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BUYERSGUIDE
15-Inch Neodymium Woofers
B&C 15NW76
FaitalPRO 15XL1400
Eminence Kappalite 3015LF
By GeorgePetersen
T
he heart of many sound reinforcement speakers is the 15-inch low-frequency driver. Woofers have advanced considerably over the years and 15-inch models with neodymium magnet structures offer a combination of efficiency, power handling, low-to-upper bass punch and light weight that has made these ideal replacements in live sound systems. Looking at current offerings in 15-inch neodymium woofers, we found a wide range of models that are ideal for your restoration, rebuild or design project. We should also note these represent the tip of the iceberg and many of these are also offered in versions with 4-ohm impedances, higher/lower power variants and even ferrite models. We have included URL’s and (if applicable) booth numbers for this month’s InfoComm show for your convenience.
Magnet: Neodymium
Impedance: 8-ohms
Magnet: Neodymium
Impedance: 8 ohm
Magnet: Neodymium
Impedance: 8 ohm
Power Rating: 600 watts RMS
Voice Coil: 3-inch
Power Rating: 450 watts
Voice Coil: 3-inch
Power Rating: 1,400 watts AES
Voice Coil: 4-inch
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 2,000 Hz
Weight: 12.3 pounds
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 1,500 Hz
Weight: 8.6 pounds
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 2,500 Hz
Weight: 25.9 pounds
Free-Air Resonance (Fs): 42 Hz
Depth: 7.0 “
Free-Air Resonance (Fs): 44 Hz
Depth: 7.25”
Free-Air Resonance (FS): 38 Hz
Depth: 8.54”
Sensitivity: 100.5 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.5”/14.7”
Sensitivity: 99.4 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.32”/14.56”
Sensitivity: 96 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.47”/14.72”
bcspeakers.com
BMS 15N850V²
Celestion NTR15-3018E
Impedance: 8 ohms
Magnet: Neodymium
Impedance: 8 ohms
Power Rating: 1,200 watts AES
Voice Coil: 4-inch
Power Rating: 450 watts RMS
Voice Coil: 3-inch
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 200 Hz
Weight: 18.8 pounds
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 3,000 Hz
Free-Air Resonance (Fs): 37 Hz
Depth: 7.9”
Sensitivity: 95 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.28”/14.6”
Magnet: Neodymium
Impedance: 8 ohm
Power Rating: 1,000 watts AES
Voice Coil: 4-inch
Power Rating: 1,400 watts AES
Voice Coil: 4-inch
Weight: 8.8 pounds
Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 2,000 Hz
Weight: 17.9 pounds
Frequency Response: 28 Hz to 2,000 Hz
Weight: 14 pounds
Free-Air Resonance (Fs): 34.6 Hz
Depth: 6.38”
Free-Air Resonance (Fs): 48 Hz
Depth: 6.8”
Free-Air Resonance (Fs): 36.8 Hz
Depth: 6”
Sensitivity: 98 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.2”/14.414.7”
Sensitivity: 98 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.2”/14.57”
Sensitivity: 101 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.25”/14.56”
celestion.com
Magnet: Neodymium
paudiothailand.com; InfoComm Booth #5771
Eighteen Sound 15NLW9401
Magnet: Neodymium
RCF LF15N401
Impedance: 8 ohm
Magnet: Neodymium
Impedance: 8 ohm Voice Coil: 4-inch
Power Rating: 700 watts AES
Voice Coil: 4-inch
Power Rating: 1,200 watts AES
Voice Coil: 4-inch
Power Rating: 900 watts AES
Frequency Response: 35 Hz to 2,000 Hz
Weight: 16.3 pounds
Frequency Response: 37 Hz to 2,300 Hz
Weight: pounds 16.53 pounds
Frequency Response: 35 Hz to 1,500 Hz
Weight: 19.1 pounds
Free-Air Resonance (Fs): 36.5 Hz
Depth: 5.8”
Free-Air Resonance (Fs): 39 Hz
Depth: 7.13”
Free-Air Resonance (FS): 34 Hz
Depth: 5.66 inches
Sensitivity: 98.5 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.4”/14.6”
Sensitivity: 97.5 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.47”/14.6”
Sensitivity: 97 dB, 1w/1m
Diameter (overall/bolt circle): 15.5”/14.6-14.8”
dasaudio.com; InfoComm Booth #6575 54
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Radian 2216 Neo
Magnet: Neodymium
D.A.S. Audio 15GNR
Impedance: 8 ohms
P. Audio Systems GM15-100N
Impedance: 8 ohm
bmsspeakers.com
Magnet: Neodymium
faitalpro.com; InfoComm Booth #6568
eminence.com
eighteensound.com
rcf.it; InfoComm Booth #6953
radianaudio.com; InfoComm Booth #6671
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