Overview
The FaitalPRO 18XL1600-4 is a high-performance 18-inch subwoofer engineered for professional audio applications requiring robust low-frequency output. With a nominal impedance of 4 ohms and an AES power handling capacity of 1600 watts (3200 watts program power), this subwoofer delivers exceptional performance in demanding environments. Its neodymium magnet assembly ensures a lightweight design without compromising power or efficiency. The 18XL1600-4 is ideal for use in high-power ported (bass reflex) and folded horn subwoofer enclosures, making it a versatile choice for sound reinforcement systems.
Features:
- 18-inch diameter subwoofer with neodymium magnet
- 1600W AES power handling; 3200W program power
- High sensitivity of 98 dB (1W/1m)
- Frequency response from 30 Hz to 1.5 kHz
- 4-inch copper voice coil on a glass fiber former
- Triple aluminum demodulation rings for reduced distortion
- Waterproof treated paper cone for durability in various conditions
- Triple roll treated cloth surround
- Dual non-adjacent symmetrical constant height wave spiders for increased linearity
Specifications:
- Nominal Diameter: 460 mm (18 in)
- Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohm
- Minimum Impedance: 4.4 Ohm
- AES Power Handling: 1600 W
- Maximum Power Handling: 3200 W
- Sensitivity (1W/1m): 98 dB
- Frequency Range: 30 – 1500 Hz
- Voice Coil Diameter: 100 mm (4 in)
- Winding Material: Copper
- Former Material: Glass Fiber
- Winding Depth: 31 mm (1.22 in)
- Magnetic Gap Depth: 15.5 mm (0.61 in)
- Flux Density: 0.98 T
- Magnet: Neodymium Slug Crown
- Basket Material: Aluminum
- Demodulation: Triple Aluminum Demodulation Rings
- Cone Surround: Triple Roll Treated Polycotton
- Net Air Volume Filled by Loudspeaker: 7.3 dm³ (0.258 ft³)
- Spider Profile: Dual non-adjacent symmetrical constant height waves
- Resonance Frequency (Fs): 32 Hz
- DC Resistance (Re): 3 Ohm
- Mechanical Quality Factor (Qms): 8.6
- Electrical Quality Factor (Qes): 0.32
- Total Quality Factor (Qts): 0.31
- Equivalent Air Volume (Vas): 201.1 dm³ (7.10 ft³)
- Effective Piston Area (Sd): 1212 cm² (187.86 in²)
- Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax): ±12.92 mm
- Maximum Excursion Before Damage (Xdamage): 28 mm
- Moving Mass (Mms): 252.3 g
- BL Factor (Bl): 21.7 N/A
- Voice Coil Inductance (Le): 1.17 mH
- Mechanical Compliance (Cms): 0.10 mm/N
- Mechanical Resistance (Rms): 5.91 kg/s
- Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP): 100 Hz
- Overall Diameter: 460 mm (18.11 in)
- Bolt Circle Diameter: 440 mm (17.32 in)
- Baffle Cutout Diameter: 422 mm (16.61 in)
- Depth: 231 mm (9.09 in)
- Flange and Gasket Thickness: 14 mm (0.55 in)
- Net Weight: 12.2 kg (26.9 lb)
- Shipping Weight: 13.7 kg (30.2 lb)