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WF152BD03/04     6” die cast, paper cone mid/woofers, 4/8 ohm

 

 

 

 

 

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The 6” transducers WF152BD03 (4 ohm) and WF152BD04 (8 ohm) were designed as high performance bass and midrange units for compact monitors and high-end hi-fi speakers.

Frequency resp.
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Dimensions
Ordering info

FEATURES

Wavecor WF152BD03_04 midwoofer
  • Balanced Drive motor structure for optimal drive force symmetry resulting in largely reduced even order harmonic distortion
  • Copper cap on center pole to reduce voice coil inductance and to minimize variations in voice coil inductance as a function of voice coil position
  • Black coated semi-air-dried paper cone
  • Rigid die cast alu chassis with extensive venting for lower air flow speed reducing audible distortion
  • Vented voice coil former for reduced distortion and compression
  • Vented center pole with dual flares for reduced noise level at large cone excursions
  • Heavy-duty black fiber glass voice coil former to reduce mechanical losses resulting in better dynamic performance and low-level details
  • Large motor with 1.25” voice coil diameter for better control and power handling
  • Built-in alu field-stabilizing ring for reduced distortion at high levels
  • Low-loss suspension (high Qm) for better reproduction of details and dynamics
  • Black motor parts for better heat transfer to the surrounding air
  • Conex spider for better durability under extreme conditions
  • Gold plated terminals to ensure long-term trouble free connection

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

WF152BD03 SPL & impedance response

Measuring conditions, SPL
Driver mounting: Flush in infinite
     baffle, back side open  (no cabinet)
Microphone distance: 1.0 m
Input level: 2.83 VRMS
Smoothing: 1/6 oct.

Measuring conditions, impedance
Driver mounting: Free air, no baffle,
     back side open (no cabinet)
Input signal: Semi-current-drive,
     nominal current 2 mA
Smoothing: None

WF152BD04 SPL & impedance response

Measuring conditions, SPL
Driver mounting: Flush in infinite
     baffle, back side open  (no cabinet)
Microphone distance: 1.0 m
Input level: 2.83 VRMS
Smoothing: 1/6 oct.

Measuring conditions, impedance
Driver mounting: Free air, no baffle,
     back side open (no cabinet)
Input signal: Semi-current-drive,
     nominal current 2 mA
Smoothing: None

NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS

Notes

  Parameter

WF152BD03

WF152BD04

Unit

Before burn-in

After burn-in

Before burn-in

After burn-in

 

Nominal size

6

6

[inch.]

 

Nominal impedance

4

8

[ohm]

 

Recommended max. upper frequency limit

3.5

3.5

[kHz]

1

Sensitivity, 2.83V/1m (average SPL in range 300 - 1,000 Hz)

91

88.5

[dB]

2

Power handling, short term, IEC 268-5, no additional filtering

120

120

[W]

2

Power handling, long term, IEC 268-5, no additional filtering

110

110

[W]

2

Power handling, continuous, IEC 268-5, no additional filtering

70

70

[W]

 

Effective radiating area, Sd

93

93

[sq.cm]

3, 6

Resonance frequency (free air, no baffle), Fs

55.5

50

56.5

51

[Hz]

 

Moving mass, incl. air (free air, no baffle), Mms

11.0

10.6

[g]

3

Force factor, Bxl

5.8

7.3

[N/A]

3, 6

Suspension compliance, Cms

0.75

0.93

0.75

0.93

[mm/N]

3, 6

Equivalent air volume, Vas

9.2

11.4

9.2

11.4

[lit.]

3, 6

Mechanical resistance, Rms

0.43

0.46

0.43

0.46

[Ns/m]

3, 6

Mechanical Q, Qms

8.9

7.5

8.7

7.3

[-]

3, 6

Electrical Q, Qes

0.36

0.33

0.44

0.40

[-]

3, 6

Total Q, Qts

0.35

0.31

0.42

0.38

[-]

4

Voice coil resistance, RDC

3.2

6.3

[ohm]

5

Voice coil inductance, Le (measured at 10 kHz)

0.096

0.15

[mH]

 

Voice coil inside diameter

32

32

[mm]

 

Voice coil winding height

14

14

[mm]

 

Air gap height

5

5

[mm]

 

Magnet weight

630

630

[g]

 

Total unit net weight excl. packaging

1.65

1.65

[kg]

3, 5

Krm

46

50

[mohm]

3, 5

Erm

0.39

0.42

[-]

3, 5

Kxm

260

580

[mH]

3, 5

Exm

0.16

0.12

[-]

Note 1

Measured in infinite baffle.

Note 2

Tested in free air (no cabinet).

Note 3

Measured using a semi-constant current source, nominal level 2 mA.

Note 4

Measured at 20 deg. C

Note 5



 

It is generally a rough simplification to assume that loudspeaker transducer voice coils exhibit the characteristics of an inductor. Instead it is a far more accurate approach to use the more advanced model often referred to as the “Wright empirical model”, also used in LEAP-4 as the TSL model (www.linearx.com), involving parameters Krm, Erm, Kxm, and Exm. This more accurate transducer model is described in a technical paper (PDF) here.

Note 6

 

After burn-in specifications are measured 12 hours after exiting the transducer by a 20 Hz sine wave for 2 hours at level 10/14.1 VRMS (4/8 ohm version). The unit is not burned in before shipping.
 

HARMONIC DISTORTION

WF152BD03-harmonic-distortion

Measuring conditions, harmonic distortion
Driver mounting: In sealed, heavily stuffed enclosure, internal volume 7 lit.,
Microphone distance: 0.5 m
Input signal: Stepped sine wave, 5.3 VRMS (WF152BD03) / 7.5 VRMS (WF152BD04)
Smoothing: 1/12 oct.

WF152BD04-harmonic-distortion

OUTLINE DRAWING AND NOMINAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

WF152BD03/04 outline drawing
WF152BD03-04-outline

TERMINAL NOMINAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

Terminals-dimensions

PACKAGING AND ORDERING INFORMATION

Part no. WF152BD03-01

4 ohm version, individual packaging (one piece per box)

Part no. WF152BD03-02

4 ohm version, bulk packaging

Part no. WF152BD04-01

8 ohm version, individual packaging (one piece per box)

Part no. WF152BD04-02

8 ohm version, bulk packaging

Latest update: Mar. 1, 2021
 

 

Specifications are subject to change without any further notice.
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MORE INFO

WF152BD03/04 specificationsPDF data sheet

 

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