HOPS8i : Point Source

Super-powerful, passive 2-way system with immense output-to-size ratio, and 100°x100° coverage.
Optimised for near-field applications, hardware version for installations.

Overview

The HOPS8i is a super-powerful, passive 2-way system optimised for permanent installations. It offers an immense output-to-size ratio and 100° x 100° coverage. If you’re looking to kit out a small to medium size venue where you’re in need of high fidelity sonics and plenty of kick, HOPS8i is the box for you. These speakers can be used for sound reinforcement, for small clubs or they work great as under balcony fills in the theatre.

The HOPS8i has a double 8″ coaxial system at its core, high power handling of 450 W, and a symmetrical coverage of 100°. At the heart of HOPS8i are its two super-smart drivers: one 8″/1.75″ coaxial, and an additional LF driver. The 8″ cone covers the 60-1500 Hz frequency range with extremely high efficiency and a silky smooth linear response. What’s particularly clever is the design: two aluminium shorting rings reduce inter-modulation distortion, which minimises induction variation while reducing thermal compression at the same time. In a nutshell, it reduces the distortion massively at longer excursion levels, and in doing so, improves the overall sound quality, providing deep and punchy bass.

The high frequency driver contains an ultra-light 1.75″ annular diaphragm which produces an exceptional transient response with very high efficiency from 1 kHz to 20 kHz. This new transducer was engineered to radiate a single source, coherent 100° wave front for superior dispersion control and pristine and transparent high fidelity sound. Together, they guarantee uniform coverage with perfect time alignment between the components.

HOPS8i is designed to work with dedicated CODA Audio LINUS6.4 amplifier as an integrated solution for DSP control, amplification, network remote control, and diagnostics. This integrated solution guarantees optimal performance as well as protection.

The perfect instlation loudspeaker, the HOPS8i, is also available as HOPS8T mobile version.

Main Features

• Compact 2-way coherent point source optimised for permanent installations
• Frequency range: 60 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB)
• High power handling: 450 W (AES)
• Compact and versatile
• Wide coverage angle of 100° x 100°
• Superior sound quality
• Optimised for near-field applications
• High output before feedback
• Ball impact resistant (DIN 18032-3)
• System integration with LINUS amplifiers
• Available as right or left version