High Excursion Drivers

[mpimm 0]

Just curious if we are anywhere near seeing this driver, and if so, do you have any information about them?

[Adrian_D 520]

x2. teaser info / pics please

[mrogowski 6]

In my latest shipment I received two 'next-gen' 18" protos. The build quality on them is very good, and should make a few folks happy. The Xmax is 27mm but the T/S specs on them are a bit shy of my target, so I am not going to post them here until I speak to the OEM. Here are some shots:

Best,

Mark

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Nice to see an integrated gasket on the fron as opposed to the normal rubber trim ring. Would be nice to see a rubber or synthetic here also, but with budget in mind, the paper/cork/foam does the job at less cost. I wish more manufacturers would integrate this.

[Adrian_D 520]

'tis looking nice. and omg xmax

coil options ? power handling ? wieght ? estimate cost ?

[ImReady77 0]

that looks nice Edited February 25, 2007 by ImReady77

[mpimm 0]

I must say, the basket and motor look very nice on that thing.

Can't say I'm a fan of those foam surrounds though.

[Viperoni 0]

Pretty strong looking, but are we talking 27mm Xmax or Xsus?

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

CAn't wait for a head to head against the MJ.

[DIYiT 0]

I'm looking forward to seeing how this things compare to the MJ-18.

Car or HT oriented?

and of course...

PRICE?!?

[Puggsley456 0]

WOW! That thing looks like its got a 12" mounting depth. Impressive though.

Hey mark.....do a sonotube enclosure with 4 of those for your house...LOL.

Edited March 1, 2007 by Puggsley456

[ImReady77 0]

is there an update on these 18's?

[toolfan91 0]

Ah hell, should I wait for these instead of doing 4 MJ18s? When are these coming out???

[ImReady77 0]

Ah hell, should I wait for these instead of doing 4 MJ18s? When are these coming out???

thats the same thing im wondering. If these new 18's are cheap enough i would get 4 of them for my astro.

[mrogowski 6]

Just firming up some numbers with the OEM. I should have an answer from them by the end of next week.

[ImReady77 0]

thats good

[CBFryman 2]

$150 range?

[DIYiT 0]

$150 range?

That would be unbelievably cool.

[dragnix 0]

I need to get rid of my MJ and buy 4 of these for my room

[johny24 0]

i call dibbs on the first proto to be sold. i have a sweet idea for a HT setup and an 18" is perfect, plus i want to try M5A, plus i always wanted a proto

[Mike P. 0]

Looking forward to seeing what the T/S parameters are for this driver. Hopefully it will model well for home theater. 2 of these would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[ImReady77 0]

any updates?

[mrogowski 6]

*** Update ***

Yes. Just got the confirmed numbers. Here you go, along with a low-res shot. It will be called IXL-18.4:

Fs = 15.4Hz

Re = 3.2Ohm

Qms = 4.87

Qes = 0.39

Qts = 0.36

Vas = 556L

Sd = 1029.2cm

BL = 15.1

Mms = 228g

Cms = 0.37mm

SPL = 89.2

There will also be smaller models using the same bottomless motor.

Best,

Mark

[espguitarist91 0]

does the .4 at the end mean it will be a SVC 4 ohm? If so, are you sonsidering DVC 4 ohm? thatd be nice for car audio, if this woofer will be suitable for it. It looks awesome though

Edited March 26, 2007 by espguitarist91

[ImReady77 0]

wow!!! whats the power handling goin to be on these?