LF Drivers - 18.0 Inches: Eighteen Sound SRL

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18LW1251 8Ω

LF drivers - 18.0 Inches

98 dB SPL 1W / 1m average sensitivity


100 mm (4 in) Interleaved Sandwich Voice coil (ISV)
1000 W AES power handling
Double Silicon Spider (DSS) for improved excursion control and linearity
Weather protected cone and plates for outdoor usage
Improved heat dissipation via unique basket design and backplate vents
Suitable for high SPL subwoofer design

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.

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18LW1251 8Ω
LF drivers - 18.0 Inches

SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN

Nominal Diameter 460 mm ( in) Surround Shape M-roll


Nominal Impedance 8Ω Cone Shape Curvilinear
Minimum Impedance 6.4 Ω Magnet Material Ferrite
Nominal Power Handling1 1000 W Spider Double Silicon Spider
Continuous Power Handling2 1400 W Woofer Cone Treatment Weather protected
Sens itivity3 98.0 dB Recommended Enclos ure 230.0 dm 3 (8.12 ft3)
Frequency Range 35 - 3500 Hz Recommended Tuning 40 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter 100 mm (4.0 in)

PARAMETERS4 MOUNTING AND SHIPPING INFO

Res onance Frequency 35 Hz Overall Diameter 462 mm ( in)


Re 5.0 Ω Bolt Circle Diameter 438 mm ( in)
Qes 0.28 Baffle Cutout Diameter 416.0 mm ( in)
Qms 8.0 Depth 207 mm ( in)
Qts 0.27 Flange and Gas ket Thicknes s 19 mm ( in)
Vas 268.0 dm 3 ( ft3) Net Weight 13.0 kg ( lb)
Sd 1134.0 cm 2 (175.77 in2) Shipping Weight 14.7 kg ( lb)
Xmax 9.0 mm Shipping Box
Mms 142.0 g 482 x 482 x 257 mm (19 x 19 x 10,1 in) mm ( in)
Bl 23.6 Txm
Le 2.73 mH
EBP 125 Hz

SERVICE KIT

0271881250

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.

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