B&C 18DS100 18-Inch Speaker Driver - 1500W RMS, 8 Ohm, Spring Terminals

The B&C 18DS100 18-Inch Speaker Driver uses a new, longer, four layer aluminum voice coil. The result is less heat, more energy in the gap, higher sensitivity, higher power handling, lower distortion and better overall performance. The 18DS100 features a 34mm long, 4 inch diameter (100mm) Copper Clad Aluminum Wire voice coil. With a 1500watt AES power rating, 97.5 dB sensitivity, and over 14.0mm of Xvar, this high energy subwoofer is a significant step forward from similar models in the B&C range.

B&C 18DS100 18-Inch Speaker Driver Features

- 3000 W continuous program power capacity
- 100 mm (4 inch) copper voice coil
- 34 - 1000 Hz response
- 97.5 dB sensitivity
- Double silicone spider with optimized compliance
- Ventilated voice coil gap for reduced power compression
- Aluminium demodulating ring for very low distortion

B&C 18DS100 18-Inch Speaker Driver Specifications

- Nominal Basket Diameter: 460 mm (18.0 inches)
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
- Minimum Impedance: 6.1 Ω
- Nominal Power Handling: 1500 W
- Continuous Power Handling: 3000 W
- Frequency Response: 34 - 1000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 97.5 dB
- Voice Coil Diameter: 100 mm (4 inches)
- Winding Material: Aluminium
- Former Material: Glass Fibre
- Winding Depth: 36.5 mm (1.44 inches)
- Magnetic Gap Depth: 16.0 mm (0.63 inches)
- Flux Density: 0.7 T
- Connection: Spring Terminals

Design:
- Surround shape: Triple Roll
- Cone shape: Radial
- Magnet material: Neodymium Inside Slug
- Spider: Double Silicone
- Pole design: T-Pole
- Waterproofing Treatment: TWP Waterproof Both Sides
- Recommended enclosure: 200.0 dm³
- Recommended tuning: 35 Hz

Parameters:
- Fs: 34 Hz
- Re: 4.5 Ω
- Qes: 0.3
- Qms: 9.5
- Qts: 0.29
- Vas: 155 dm³
- Sd: 1210 cm²
- η₀: 2.1 %
- Xmax: ± 14.5 mm
- Xvar: ± 14.0 mm
- Mms: 278.0 g
- Bl: 30.0 Txm
- Le: 4.4 mH
- EBP: 113 Hz

Physical:
- Overall diameter: 460 mm (18.11 inches)
- Bolt circle diameter: 443 mm (17.44 inches)
- Baffle cutout diameter: 422 mm (16.61 inches)
- Depth: 239 mm (9.41 inches)
- Flange and gasket thickness: 16 mm (0.63 inches)
- Air volume occupied by driver: 10.0 dm³
- Net weight: 10.5 kg