18LW1400 Extended Low Frequency Ferrite Transducer

Key Features
98 dB SPL 1W / 1m average sensitivity
100 mm (4 in) Interleaved Sandwich Voice coil (ISV)
1000W continuous pink noise power handling
Weather protected cone and plates for outdoor usage
Double Silicon Spider (DSS) for improved excursion
controland linearity
Double Demodulating Rings (DDR) for lower distortion
andimproved heat dissipation
Improved heat dissipation via unique basket design
andeight backplate vents

General Description 0221883110 8 Ohm

0221843110 4 Ohm
The 18LW1400 is an extended low frequency loudspeaker which sets
a new industry standard in 18" (460 mm) high performance
transducers. It has been designed for use as a low bass or
sub-woofer component, in either a reflex, bandpass or horn loaded

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configuration, in high power auditorium or arena loudspeaker
systems.
The design has evolved from an extensive research and development
program carried out at our own R&D and Engineering facilities near
Reggio Emilia. Hence, this transducer provides clean, undistorted
low frequency reproduction at very high sound pressure levels and is
able to withstand high power levels without damage.
Its design features include a large displacement suspension system
which, in conjunction with a carbon fiber reinforced, straight ribbed
cone and the Eighteen Sound Double Silicon Spider (DSS), assure an
ultra-linear piston action and provide full control across the entire
working range.
A new state-of-the-art voice coil based on Eighteen Sound’s
Interleaved Sandwich Voice coil (ISV) increases this control,
providing high levels of thermal stability and durability. This ISV
technology is based on a high strength fiberglas former with half the
coil wound on the outside and half on the inside and bonded
together using unique high temperature resin adhesives. Hence, a
balanced linear motor unit, exerting an exceptionally high force
factor is achieved. The low distortion and unmatched sound quality
of the 18LW1400 has been significantly improved by the Double
Demodulating Rings (DDR) embedded in the pole piece of the
magnetic structure. These have been designed to dramatically
reduce the intermodulation and harmonic distortion while improving
the transient response.
Excellent heat dissipation has been achieved from the special
basket design which incorporates air channels between the basket
and the magnetic top plate. In addition, 8 air vents incorporated into
the back plate are aligned with the voice coil to force 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 high power audio systems at outdoor
events or in marine environments, the ability of the 18LW1400 to
perform properly under inclement weather conditions is a great
advantage. This has been achieved using an exclusive cone
treatment that improves pulp strength and gives water repellent
properties to both sides of the cone. In addition, the special
treatment applied to top and back plates of the magnetic structure
is far more resistant to the corrosive effects of salts and oxidization
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18LW1400
Extended Low Frequency Ferrite Transducer

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVE OF 18LW1400 MADE ON 180 LIT. ENCLOSURE TUNED
NOMINAL DIAMETER 460 mm (18 in) 35HZIN FREE FIELD (4PI) ENVIRONMENT. ENCLOSURE CLOSES THE REAR OF THE
RATED IMPEDANCE 8 Ohm DRIVER. THE THIN LINE REPRESENTS 45 DEG. OFF AXIS FREQUENCY RESPONSE
CONTINUOUS PINK NOISE (1) 1000 W
CONTINUOUS POWER (2) 700 W

Eighteen Sound engages in research and product improvement. New materials and design refinements can be introduced into existing products without notice.
PROGRAM POWER (3) 1400 W
PEAK POWER (4) 7000 W
SENSITIVITY (5) 98 dB
FREQUENCY RANGE (6) 28 - 2500 Hz
POWER COMPRESSION (70 W) 0,8 dB
@-10DB (7)
POWER COMPRESSION @-3DB (350 W) 2,1 dB
POWER COMPRESSION @FULL (700 W) 3,0 dB
POWER
MAX RECOMM. FREQUENCY 500 Hz
RECOMM. ENCLOSURE VOLUME 130 ÷ 350 lt. (4,59 ÷ 12,36 cuft)
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 6,4 Ohm at 25°C FREE AIR IMPEDANCE MAGNITUDE CURVE
MAX PEAK TO PEAK EXCURSION 50 mm (1,97 in)
VOICE COIL DIAMETER 100 mm (4 in)
VOICE COIL WINDING MATERIAL copper
POLARITY positive voltage on red terminal gives
forward cone motion

THIELE SMALL PARAMETERS (8)

Fs 31 Hz
Re 5 Ohm
Sd 0,1225 sq. mt. (189,88 sq. in.)
Qms 7,2
Qes 0,31
Qts 0,29
Vas 297 lt. (10,49 cuft)
Mms 190 gr. (0,42 lb)
BL 24,7 Tm
Linear Mathematical Xmax (9) ± 9 mm (± 0,35 in)
Le (1kHz) 2,3 mH
Ref. Efficiency 1W@1m (half 96,5 dB
space)

MOUNTING INFORMATIONS
NOTES
Overall diameter 462 mm (18,18 in)
(1) AES standard
N. of mounting holes 8 (2) Continuous power rating is measured in 180 lit enclosure tuned 35Hz using a 40 - 400Hz
Mounting holes diameter 8,5 mm (0,33 in) band limited pink noise test signal applied continuously for 2 hours.
Bolt circle diameter 438-440 mm (17,24-17,32 in) (3) Program power rating is measured as for 2 above but 50% duty cycle.
Front mount baffle cutout ø 416 mm (16,38 in) (4) The peak power rating is based on a 10dB crest factor above the continuous power
Rear mount baffle cutout ø 422 mm (16,61 in) ratingand represents the maximum permitted instantaneous peak power level over a maximum
Total depth 213,9 mm (8,42 in) period of 10ms which will be withstood by the loudspeaker without damage.
(5) Sensitivity represents the averaged value of acoustic output as measured on the forward
Flange and gasket thickness 26 mm (1,02 in)
central axis of cone, at distance 1m from the baffle panel, when connected to 2,83V sine wave
Net weight 13,3 kg (29,36 lb) test signal swept between 100Hz and 500Hz with the test specimen mounted in the same
Shipping weight 14,9 kg (32,9 lb) enclosure as given for 2 above.
CardBoard Packaging 482 x 482 x 257 mm (18,98 x 18,98 x (6) Frequency range is given as the band of frequencies delineated by the lower and upper
dimensions 10,12 in) limits where the output level drops by 10 dB below the rated sensitivity in half space
environment.
(7) Power compression represents the loss of sensitivity for the specified power, measured from
50-500 Hz, after a 5 min pink noise preconditioning test at the specified power.
(8) Thiele - Small parameters are measured after the test specimen has been conditioned by
180 W AES power and represent the expected long term parameters after a short period of use.
(9) Linear Mat. Xmax is calculated as; (Hvc-Hg)/2 + Hg/4 where Hvc is the coil depth and Hgis
the gap depth.

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