Radio Shack 8" Full Range Speaker

Bring retro audio projects back to life with this authentic, vintage Radio Shack 8-inch Full Range Speaker (Cat. No. 40-1271C). Highly sought after by DIY audiophiles and vintage gear restorers, this speaker is known for delivering a classic, smooth midrange from a single point source. [1, 2, 3]
Whether you are restoring a classic 1970s home audio system, custom-building a guitar amp extension cabinet, or experimenting with open-baffle speaker designs, this "New Old Stock" style driver offers excellent efficiency and legendary Radio Shack versatility. [1, 2]

Key Features
Dual-Cone / Whizzer Cone Design: Features a secondary inner cone that naturally extends high-frequency performance without needing a separate crossover network. [1]
Stamped Steel Frame: Built with a durable, rigid stamped steel basket for clean acoustic response and reliable chassis mounting. [1]
Classic Paper Cone: Uses a curvilinear paper cone coupled with an accordion-style surround for that unmistakable, warm vintage sound. [1]
Point-Source Accuracy: Reproduces full-range frequencies from a single location, minimizing phase cancellation and delivering sharp acoustic imaging. [1]
Technical Specifications
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Power Handling: 5W RMS / 10W Maximum
Frequency Response: 75 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity (SPL): 88 dB
Magnet Weight: 81g (approx. 2.8 oz) [1]
Perfect For:
Vintage stereo cabinet restoration (e.g., Nova series replacements)
Low-wattage DIY guitar or harmonica amplifier projects
Open-baffle (OB) speaker experiments
Nostalgic collectors looking for rare, period-correct components