B&C Speakers 18RBX100
bcspeakers.com
Size: 18 inches
Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 97 dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Voice Coil: 4 inches
Excursion/Xmax: 10 mm
Magnetic Structure: Ferrite
Power Handling: 2000 watts continuous
Weight: 27.1 pounds
Notes: Anchors company’s ferrite subwoofer line; new proprietary FEA optimized motor structure; copper wire voice coil is combined with laminated double silicone spider, water-resistant curvilinear cone and triple roll surround.
Beyma 18LEX1600Nd
beyma.com
Size: 18 inches
Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 96 dB
Impedance: 8 ohms
Voice Coil: 4 inches
Excursion/Xmax: 14.5 mm
Magnetic Structure: Neodymium
Power Handling: 1600 watts AES
Weight: 20.9 pounds
Notes: Proprietary Malt Cross technology cooling system and proprietary NCR (Neck Coupling Reinforcement) membrane; dual silicon spider; a variety of woofers, coaxial models, mid-bass and compression drivers are available.
Eighteen Sound 18TLW3000
eighteensound.com
Size: 18 inches
Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 2 kHz
Sensitivity: 95 dB
Impedance: 8 ohms
Voice Coil: 4 inches
Excursion/Xmax: 12 mm
Magnetic Structure: Neodymium
Power Handling: 1800 watts AES
Weight: 29.1 pounds
Notes: Proprietary Tetracoil technology optimizes performance, output and heat dissipation; low-density air diffractor in backplate venting hole increases power handling while lowering power compression; 4-ohm version also available.
Eminence KAPPA PRO 18LF-8
eminence.com
Size: 18 inches
Frequency Response: 38 Hz – 0.7 kHz
Sensitivity: 98 dB
Impedance: 8 ohms
Voice Coil: 3 inches
Excursion/Xmax: 8 mm
Magnetic Structure: Ferrite
Power Handling: 1600 watts (per EIA 426A standard)
Weight: 24.5 pounds
Notes: Designed as a subwoofer in small-to-medium boxes and/or a woofer in large three-way enclosures; company offers deep line of ferrite and neodymium magnet structure cone and compression drivers.
JBL Selenium Pro 18SWS1100
jblpro.com
Size: 18 inches
Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 3 kHz
Sensitivity: 93 dB
Impedance: 8 ohms
Voice Coil: 4 inches
Excursion/Xmax: 9.3 mm
Magnetic Structure: Barium ferrite
Power Handling: 1100 watts AES
Weight: 31.3 pounds
Notes: Bumped bottom plate fosters compatible maximum displacement; extended pole piece retains magnetic field linearity for low distortion and improved heat transfer; several additional 15 and 18-inch models offered in the series.
Radian Audio 2216 Neo
radianaudio.com
Size: 15 inches
Frequency Response: 28 Hz – 2 kHz
Sensitivity: 101 dB
Impedance: 8 ohms
Voice Coil: 4 inches
Excursion/Xmax: 21.3 mm
Magnetic Structure: Neodymium
Power Handling: 1400 watts AES
Weight: 14 pounds
Notes: Ribbed, composite cone; double-wound coil; ventilated magnetic structure; a variety of woofers, coaxial speakers, and compression drivers (including beryllium dome) are available.
Fane FC-185F01
fane-international.com
Size: 18 inches
Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 2 kHz
Sensitivity: 98.5 dB
Impedance: 8 ohms
Voice Coil: 5 inches
Excursion/Xmax: 12 mm
Magnetic Structure: Ferrite
Power Handling: 1200 watts AES
Weight: 25.5 pounds
Notes: Proprietary spaced dual suspension configuration enhances control during larger excursions; motor structure built around a unique aluminum core enhances flux yield and minimizes flux modulation.