All items tagged with compression drivers (139)
Test Bench: SB Acoustics’ Satori MW16TX-8 Textreme Woofer
September 1, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: SB Acoustics’ Satori MW16TX-8 Textreme Woofer

This Test Bench article characterizes the SB Acoustics Satori MW16TX-8 TeXtreme Cone 6.5” Woofer, the third diaphragm transducer in Test Bench using this material, following the Eminence N314X-8 compression driver, and the SB Acoustics TW29TXN-B-4 dome tweeter. TeXtreme diaphragms are definitely finding acceptance among loudspeaker manufacturers. The MW16TX-8 is part of the SB Satori line of high-end transducers and has a substantial feature set. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, June 2021.
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Test Bench: Beyma CD-11Nd Compression Driver and TD-194 Horn
August 4, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Beyma CD-11Nd Compression Driver and TD-194 Horn

This Test Bench characterizes the CD-11Nd compression driver and TD-194 1" horn from pro sound OEM, Acustica Beyma. The CD-11Nd has a diameter voice coil wound both inside and outside of a non-conduction Kapton-type former with aluminum wire. The diaphragm and surround are composed of a single piece of PM4, which is a proprietary high-tech polymer that, according to the company, has never before been used for audio. This article was published in Voice Coil, April 2021.
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Test Bench: Eighteen Sound ND1TP Compression Driver and XT120 Horn
July 20, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Eighteen Sound ND1TP Compression Driver and XT120 Horn

The product on this Test Bench is Eighteen Sound’s ND1TP Compression Driver and XT120 Horn. Already the result of the company's efforts in the aftermath of the Eighteen Sound (and Ciare) acquisition by B&C Speakers in 2018. The ultra-compact ND1TP compression driver has a 25mm (1") throat diameter driven by a 44mm (1.75") diameter edge-wound voice coil wound with copper-clad aluminum wire (CCAW) on a non-conducting Nomex former with a proprietary treatment. This article was published in Voice Coil, April 2021.
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Celestion Debuts the New CDX1-1412 Ultra-Compact 1-Inch Compression Driver
June 17, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion Debuts the New CDX1-1412 Ultra-Compact 1-Inch Compression Driver

Celestion introduced the new CDX1-1412 1" exit, neodymium magnet high frequency compression driver. The unit’s ultra-compact size makes it ideal for small two-way cabinet designs and other highly portable applications, at a very attractive price point. The CDX1-1412 is the latest of Celestion’s high frequency compression drivers, and features plenty of output for a driver this size: 35W (AES standard), 70W (Continuous) power rating, and 107dB sensitivity across a 1500 to 20kHz frequency band.
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From Micro to Pro and High-End Speakers in Voice Coil May 2021
April 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

From Micro to Pro and High-End Speakers in Voice Coil May 2021

In Voice Coil May 2021, Andrew Taylor explains Klippel’s approach to "Comprehensive Transducer Testing in 24 Minutes," Mike Klasco writes about the use of "PEEK High-Performance Film Diaphragms and Cones," and there are two updated directories on MEMS Speakers and Microspeaker Vendors. James Croft reviews Mikhail Dinaburg’s “Speaker with Dual Diffuser” patent, while Vance Dickason characterizes the NSD1424BTN 1.4” compression driver from Eighteen Sound, and the Twt28_vMS high-end dome tweeter from Kartesian in Test Bench. Now available in print and digital.
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Full-Range Loudspeaker Industry Coverage in Voice Coil April 2021
March 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Full-Range Loudspeaker Industry Coverage in Voice Coil April 2021

The April 2021 edition of Voice Coil is now available and combines a wide range of topics for loudspeaker industry professionals. Starting with "Practical Considerations for Quality Control Testing of Loudspeakers," to an overview of innovations in wires and connectors, and a directory of cable and connector vendors. And, Vance Dickason looks at two compression drivers matched with factory-supplied horns - the ND1TP from Eighteen Sound and the CD-11Nd from Acustica Beyma. Now available in print and digital.
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Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms
March 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Materion and Radian Audio Partner to Increase Production of High-End Truextent Acoustic Beryllium Diaphragms

Materion Corporation established a partnership for Radian Audio to handle manufacturing of Truextent premium acoustic beryllium diaphragms used in loudspeakers for both the pro audio and home audiophile markets. Since 2011, Radian Audio has supplied beryllium diaphragms and complete compression drivers and the company is recognized as one of the top suppliers in the category. The new partnership extends the resources for beryllium-based solutions available to brands and manufacturers.
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B&C Releases New FB464 Passive Crossover for DCX464 Coaxial Compression Driver
February 8, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

B&C Releases New FB464 Passive Crossover for DCX464 Coaxial Compression Driver

Continuing to expand on the innovation breakthroughs made possible by its ME464 1.4-inch horn, designed to extract the full potential of the DCX464 coaxial compression driver, B&C Speakers announced availability of the FB464 passive crossover, making available a unique ready-to-use solution. Notable results from the research work efforts by the Italian professional audio manufacturer that will greatly benefit integrators and speaker designers alike.
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JBL Synthesis Immersive Audio Range Expanded with SCL-1 Loudspeaker, SSW-1 Subwoofer and Four New Advanced Architectural Speakers
January 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Synthesis Immersive Audio Range Expanded with SCL-1 Loudspeaker, SSW-1 Subwoofer and Four New Advanced Architectural Speakers

Among the multiple Harman product announcements at CES 2021, the JBL Synthesis range received important custom residential additions. The JBL Synthesis range now includes the top performance SCL-1 loudspeaker and the matching SSW-1 subwoofer, both designed for no-compromise immersive audio systems and featuring patented JBL technologies. Complementing the JBL Synthesis range for immersive audio are four new SCL loudspeaker for residential installation.
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Test Bench: The 140FCD 1” Compression Driver from REDCATT
November 3, 2020 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The 140FCD 1” Compression Driver from REDCATT

This Test Bench edition characterizes the 140FCD 1" compression driver from REDCATT, a relatively new OEM pro sound driver manufacturer - a privately held, international company established in 2014 and based in FuMing Industrial City, DongGuan, China. The core management team at REDCATT has been sourcing and building transducer components, sub-assemblies and systems in China for more than 25 years, and its team members have been working around the world for the biggest companies in the audio market with direct R&D and manufacturing experience. This article was published originally in Voice Coil, August 2020.
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