LF Drivers - 18.0 Inches: Eighteen Sound SRL
LF Drivers - 18.0 Inches: Eighteen Sound SRL
LF Drivers - 18.0 Inches: Eighteen Sound SRL
The 18LW1251 is the updated version of the 18LW1250, an 18 inch (460 mm) high performance
extended low frequency transducer. It has been designed for use as a low bass or sub-woofer
component, in either a reflex, bandpass or horn loaded configuration, in high power loudspeaker
systems. The 18LW1251 design has evolved from extensive research carried out at our own R&D and
Engineering facilities. It provides clean, undistorted low frequency reproduction at very high levels
and is able to withstand high power without damage. The transducer design features include a large
displacement suspension system which in conjunction with a high quality cone and the Eighteen
Sound Double Silicon Spider (DSS), assure a very linear piston action and provide full control across
the entire working range. This is further improved by a inside outside copper voice coil, based on our
Interleaved Sandwich Voice coil (ISV) technology. This provides high levels of thermal stability and
durability. The ISV technology is based on a high strength fiberglas former with half the coil wound on
the outside and half on the inside, bonded together using unique high temperature resin adhesives.
The result is a balanced linear motor exerting a very high force factor. Excellent heat dissipation is
derived from a basket design which incorporates air channels between the basket and the magnetic
top plate. In addition, eight air vents in the back plate, aligned with the voice coil, force the air into
the lower part of the gap. Maximum flux density in the gap is assured by the special top and back
plate design, resulting in a high BL factor. Due to the increasing use of audio systems at outdoor
events, the ability to perform in adverse weather conditions or in areas of high humidity is a key
feature of the 18LW1251. This has been achieved using exclusive cone treatment and magnetic
plate processes which increase resistance to corrosion and render the cone water repellent.
SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN
SERVICE KIT
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1. 2 hours tes t made with continuous pink nois e s ignal within the range Fs -10Fs . Power calculated on rated
nominal impedance. Louds peaker in free air.
2. Power on Continuous Program is defined as 3 dB greater than the Nominal rating.
3. Applied RMS Voltage is s et to 2.83 V for 8 ohms Nominal Impedance.
4. Thiele-Small parameters are meas ured after a high level 20 Hz s ine wave preconditioning tes t.