B&C 18IPAL 18-Inch Speaker Driver - 1700W, 2 Ohm

The B&C 18IPAL 18-Inch Speaker Driver when used with the Powersoft IPAL power amp modules, the 18IPAL can provide extreme output in a very small, dependable package.

B&C 18IPAL 18-Inch Speaker Driver Features

- 3400 W continuous program power capacity
- 116 mm (4.5 in) split winding aluminium voice coil
- 32 - 1000 Hz response
- 97 dB sensitivity
- Double silicone spider with optimized compliance
- 80 mm peak-to-peak excursion before damage
- Neodymium magnet allows a very high force factor and linear excursion
- Ventilated voice coil gap for reduced power compression

B&C 18IPAL 18-Inch Speaker Driver Specifications

- Nominal Basket Diameter: 460 mm (18.0 inches)
- Nominal Impedance: 2 Ω
- Minimum Impedance: 2.1 Ω
- Nominal Power Handling: 1700 W
- Continuous Power Handling: 3400 W
- Frequency Response: 32 - 1000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 97.0 dB
- Voice Coil Diameter: 116 mm (4.5 inches)
- Winding Material: Aluminium
- Former Material: Glass Fibre
- Winding Depth: 44 mm (1.7 inches)
- Magnetic Gap Depth: 12.0 mm (0.47 inches)
- Flux Density: 1.5 T
- Connection: Spade Terminals

Design:
- Surround shape: Triple Roll
- Cone shape: Radial
- Magnet material: Neodymium Inside Slug
- Spider: Double Silicone
- Pole design: T-Pole
- Waterproofing Treatment: TWP Waterproof Both Sides
- Recommended enclosure: 150.0 dm³
- Recommended tuning: 35 Hz

Parameters:
- Fs: 32 Hz
- Re: 1.3 Ω
- Qes: 0.14
- Qms: 4.2
- Qts: 0.14
- Vas: 164.0 dm³
- Sd: 1210 cm²
- η₀: 3.3 %
- Xmax: ± 20.0 mm
- Xvar: ± 15.0 mm
- Mms: 330.0 g
- Bl: 34.5 Txm
- Le: 0.65 mH
- EBP: 228 Hz

Physical:
- Overall diameter: 460 mm (18.11 inches)
- Bolt circle diameter: 443 mm (17.44 inches)
- Baffle cutout diameter: 422 mm (16.61 inches)
- Depth: 261 mm (10.28 inches)
- Flange and gasket thickness: 16 mm (0.63 inches)
- Air volume occupied by driver: 10.5 dm³
- Net weight: 13.35 kg