All items tagged with woofers (80)

New Speaker, Headphone, and Earphone Perspectives with Voice Coil January 2022

December 29, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

New Speaker, Headphone, and Earphone Perspectives with Voice Coil January 2022

We're off to a great start in 2022. Starting with details about the promise of Iron Nitride (FeN) magnets, followed by an article about Liquid Injection Molding Silicon for Next-Generation Headphone Surrounds. Next up, James Croft reviews a surround speaker patent granted to Klipsch, and Vance Dickason characterizes the Satori MW13TX-4 TPCD-cone woofer from SB Acoustics and the high-power WF275BD01 10.75" woofer from Wavecor. All articles now available to read online, PDF and print.

Eminence Speaker Announces Global Standard Series for International Markets

December 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Eminence Speaker Announces Global Standard Series for International Markets

Eminence announced the addition of a new Global Standard Series of loudspeakers to its international catalog, with future availability pending for USA customers. The new series of speakers includes a range of Retro guitar amp speakers in the traditional 12" size, Retrobass woofers in 10" and 15" sizes, and six new speaker drivers for sound reinforcement applications in sizes from 6" to 15." All combining premium quality and high performance at an affordable price.

Test Bench: B&C Speakers' 5CXN44 Pro Sound Coaxial Driver

October 20, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers' 5CXN44 Pro Sound Coaxial Driver

This article characterizes a coaxial driver from B&C Speakers, a 5.25” woofer and 1.4" compression driver combo specifically built primarily for sound reinforcement applications. This driver's cooling is exclusively provided by the motor mass, a substantial neodymium ring magnet that powers both HF and LF units. No other vents are required for the 300W power rating given by B&C Speakers to the 5CXN44, which is impressive. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, August 2021.

Test Bench: An Extended Home Audio 6.5” Midbass Transducer from Purifi Audio

September 22, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: An Extended Home Audio 6.5” Midbass Transducer from Purifi Audio

The Purifi Audio PTT6.5X04-NFA-01 midbass transducer is an over-achiever, and to help understand why, Dickason talks with Lars Risbo about the research and thought process that lead to many of the features found in this woofer. Including the unique cone assembly that consists of a mildly curvilinear paper cone made with a proprietary fiber mix, a 3.13” concave dust cap, and a V-shaped edge reinforcing ring, the NBR surround, and what Dickason calls "probably the most unique surround in the history of Voice Coil’s Test Bench. This article was published in Voice Coil July 2021.

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.

Precision Devices Unveils Seismic Product Expansion with New 24-inch and 21-inch Sub Bass Woofers

June 18, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Precision Devices Unveils Seismic Product Expansion with New 24-inch and 21-inch Sub Bass Woofers

British manufacturer of professional audio transducers Precision Devices announced the release of two large-sized sub bass drivers. The new PD.24603BR and PD.2155-1N were developed with the support of the latest Klippel KA3 measurement systems and further ongoing research into performance optimized magnetic assembly design, cone geometry and suspension technology. The result is defined by Precision Devices as a dynamic and powerful line-up of new flagship products.

Headphones, Subwoofers, and Cutting-Edge Woofers in Voice Coil June 2021

May 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Headphones, Subwoofers, and Cutting-Edge Woofers in Voice Coil June 2021

Voice Coil June 2021 explores the CTA-2010 Standard Method of Measurement for Subwoofers, and follows with a scheduled directory of Headphone Test & Measurement Equipment suppliers and solutions. James Croft reviews an interesting patent exploring a combination design with dual-diaphragm compression drivers, and Vance Dickason characterizes the much-anticipated SB Acoustics Satori MW16TX-8 Textreme Cone 6.5" Woofer, and the very original BDNC BGF-46166-18-4-003 Glass-Composite Diaphragm Woofer. Now available in print and digital.

FaitalPRO Introduces Evolved FE300 Series Low Frequency Drivers

April 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

FaitalPRO Introduces Evolved FE300 Series Low Frequency Drivers

Italian pro audio loudspeaker specialists FaitalPRO have announced the new FE300 series of ferrite magnet low frequency drivers, designed and built in direct response to high-volume sound reinforcement applications, requiring an evolved and more powerful series of products which would enhance the companies successful FE200 series. Building on the concept FaitalPRO designed four new woofers, all equipped with a powerful ferrite magnet assembly and a stamped steel basket in keeping with the key characteristics of the FE series.

Bold North Audio Launches BWF-8001 Abaca Fiber Cone 8-Inch Woofer

March 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bold North Audio Launches BWF-8001 Abaca Fiber Cone 8-Inch Woofer

With a Klippel optimized abaca fiber cone and rubber surround, the newest Bold North Audio 8" subwoofer, the BWF-8001, delivers heavy duty power and robust sound for two-way systems, tower speakers, or high-end home theaters. This latest design from MISCO, the St. Paul, MN-headquartered company, is an 8" (203 mm) stamped frame subwoofer, rated for 150 Watts program power and totally designed and assembled in the US. Another valuable option in the Bold North Audio range for speaker designers.

Bold North Audio Expands Range with New Carbon Fiber Cone Woofers

February 17, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bold North Audio Expands Range with New Carbon Fiber Cone Woofers

American audio solutions manufacturer MISCO announced the introduction of the BWF-6503, a 6.5" red carbon fiber woofer, and the BMW-4001, a 4" carbon fiber midwoofer to its growing line of premium and performance-based drivers. The two new designs are Klippel Verified and manufactured under the Bold North Audio brand in MISCO’s facility in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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