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Test Bench: Precision Devices PD.185N02 Woofer
July 12, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Precision Devices PD.185N02 Woofer

I received a transducer for this month’s Test Bench review from a pro sound OEM company that has not previously appeared in Test Bench — Precision Devices from the UK. Precision Devices sent the PD.185N02, a new 18” high-power handling neodymium motor woofer, from its next-generation transducer range, which features four different 18” models. Intended for use as a sub bass driver or woofer in bass reflex and horn loaded systems, this driver can also be used in closed box designs. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, October 2015.
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Test Bench - Scan-Speak 5F/8422T01 2” Full-Range Driver
July 3, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench - Scan-Speak 5F/8422T01 2” Full-Range Driver

Scan-Speak’s 5F/8422T01 is a 2” diameter full-range driver, ideal for TV, multimedia, and lifestyle speakers, and part of the brand’s Discovery series which offers traditional design combined with a solid construction in a wide range of variants at a reasonable low price point. As Vance Dickason notes, “Scan-Speak set out to make the best 2” full range on the market, and I think it did quite well with its new 5F/8422T01.” This article was originally published in Voice Coil, October 2013.
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Test Bench - Beyma 12MC500 12” Pro Sound Woofer
June 27, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench - Beyma 12MC500 12” Pro Sound Woofer

This month’s Test Bench focuses on Acustica Beyma’s 12MC500 12” pro audio woofer. This unique woofer with competitive features and performance for a 2,5” voice coil ceramic magnet design features Malt Cross technology, Beyma´s patented advanced cooling system and handles up to 1000 w program power, managing to drastically reduce losses due to power compression. This woofer is low in weight for a ceramic woofer and a competitive candidate for line array systems. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, October 2013.
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE1085TN 2” Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver Coupled to a B&C ME60 Horn
May 28, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE1085TN 2” Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver Coupled to a B&C ME60 Horn

This Test Bench characterizes the DE1085TN driver, a new high power handling titanium diaphragm DE1085TN compression driver from Italian OEM pro sound manufacturer, B&C Speakers. The compression driver is coupled with B&C Speakers’ ME60 60 H × 40 V constant directivity cast-aluminum horn with a 0.8-kHz cutoff frequency. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2015.
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Test Bench: Morel TiCW 1058Ft 10” Ultimate Titanium Series Woofer
May 27, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Morel TiCW 1058Ft 10” Ultimate Titanium Series Woofer

This Test Bench features the TiCW 1058Ft, a 10” woofer/subwoofer from Morel’s Ultimate Titanium product line. The TiCW 1058Ft has an impressive feature set that includes a cast 12-spoke (six “double” spokes) cast-aluminum frame that is completely vented (except for the spokes) below the spider mounting shelf for cooling across the top plate. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2015.
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Test Bench B&C DE980TN-8 Compression Driver
May 24, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench B&C DE980TN-8 Compression Driver

B&C Speakers provided the DE980TN-8 — a high-performance titanium diaphragm neodymium compression driver — coupled with a ME90 horn for this Test Bench. The DE980TN is the latest version of B&C Speakers’s 75mm (3.0 in) voice coil, neodymium high frequency driver. The diaphragm in this model has been completely redesigned to incorporate a bent edge voice coil former, new dome and surround geometry and an optimized phase plug. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2013.
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Test Bench: Dayton Audio PM220-8 Wideband Neodymium 8” Woofer
May 18, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Dayton Audio PM220-8 Wideband Neodymium 8” Woofer

The transducer submitted to this Test Bench came from Dayton Audio and is the PM220-8, which is a wideband (full-range) neodymium 8” woofer. This driver is similar to the PS220 full-range 8” featured in Voice Coil October 2011. However, unlike the PS220 which is intended for use in a single-driver speaker, the PM220-8 is a wide bandwidth version intended for use as a midbass or midrange driver in a multi-way speaker system. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2013.
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Test Bench: Celestion AN3510 Line Source Driver
May 11, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Celestion AN3510 Line Source Driver

This Test Bench focuses on the Celestion AN3510, from its series of line source drivers. The AN3510 is a 3.5” diameter aluminum cone neodymium motor full-range transducer, built on a proprietary six-spoke molded-glass reinforced ABS frame. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2013.
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE550-8 Compression Driver
April 30, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE550-8 Compression Driver

This Test Bench sample is the DE550, a new 1” polymer diaphragm compression driver from Italian OEM pro sound manufacturer B&C Speakers. B&C Speakers’ new polymer diaphragm neodymium DE550-8 compression driver is coupled with B&C Speakers’ ME20 90° × 60° horn. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, June 2015.
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Prescient Audio TD-12, a new 12” ThinDriver
April 27, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Prescient Audio TD-12, a new 12” ThinDriver

This Test Bench characterizes the TD-12, a new 12” subwoofer from Prescient Audio, the result of the company’s ThinDriver design, named an International CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree, in the High Performance Home Audio product category. The TD-12 has a physical mounting depth of only 2.25” to the bottom of the frame (2.68” to the top of frame) and an extremely shallow 35-mm depth proprietary eight-spoke cast aluminum frame. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, August 2015.
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