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WF182BD09/10/11/12     7” die cast, paper/glass fiber cone mid/woofers

 

 

 

 

 

Wavecor Balanced Drive Technology

The 7” transducers WF182BD09 and WF182BD11 (both 4 ohm) and WF182BD10 and WF182BD12 (both 8 ohm) were designed as high performance bass and midrange units for  monitors and high-end hi-fi speakers. They offer outstanding deep bass performance and dynamic and detailed midrange.

WF182BD09/10 photo

WF182BD09 and WF182BD10 (round frame).

Possible UV light influence

 For mid/woofer models WF182BD09, WF182BD10, WF182BD11, WF182BD12, we have received feedback of cases, where UV light (sunlight) has caused the cone colours to fade.

In order to offer alternatives that will not be affected by UV light, we are now offering versions with black coated cones, WF182BD17/18/19/20.
The only difference is the cone coating.

Specifications are identical coated/non-coated.

Frequency resp.
Specifications
Harm. distortion
Dimensions
Ordering info

FEATURES

WF182BD09_10_11_12_round_vs_truncated

Photo showing round versions WF182BD09 and WF182BD10 versus truncated versions WF182BD11 and WF182BD12.

  • 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
  • Cone made of a new paper/glass fiber mix with improved consistency and stability
  • 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 39 mm 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

WF182BD09_11-SPL-IMP-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

WF182BD10_12-SPL-IMP-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

WF182BD09 and WF182BD11

WF182BD10 and WF182BD12

Unit

Before burn-in

After burn-in

Before burn-in

After burn-in

 

Nominal size

7

7

[inch.]

 

Nominal impedance

4

8

[ohm]

 

Recommended max. upper frequency limit

2.5

2.5

[kHz]

1, 4

Sensitivity, 2.83V/1m (average SPL in range 200 - 1,000 Hz)

88.5

86

[dB]

2, 4

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

400

400

[W]

2, 4

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

250

250

[W]

2

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

80

80

[W]

 

Effective radiating area, Sd

131

131

[sq.cm]

3, 4, 6

Resonance frequency (free air, no baffle), Fs

33

28.5

34

29.5

[Hz]

 

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

23.4

21.9

[g]

3, 4

Force factor, Bxl

6.5

8.2

[N/A]

3, 4, 6

Suspension compliance, Cms

1.0

1.33

1.0

1.33

[mm/N]

3, 4, 6

Equivalent air volume, Vas

24.3

32.4

24.3

32.4

[lit.]

3, 4, 6

Mechanical resistance, Rms

0.44

0.46

0.44

0.46

[Ns/m]

3, 4, 6

Mechanical Q, Qms

10.9

9.1

10.5

8.8

[-]

3, 4, 6

Electrical Q, Qes

0.37

0.32

0.44

0.38

[-]

3, 4, 6

Total Q, Qts

0.35

0.31

0.42

0.37

[-]

4

Voice coil resistance, RDC

3.2

6.4

[ohm]

5

Voice coil inductance, Le (measured at 10 kHz)

0.10

0.17

[mH]

 

Voice coil inside diameter

39

39

[mm]

 

Voice coil winding height

16

16

[mm]

 

Air gap height

5

5

[mm]

 

Theoretical linear motor stroke, Xmax

+/-5.5

+/-5.5

[mm]

 

Magnet weight

725

725

[g]

 

Total unit net weight excl. packaging

1.95

1.95

[kg]

3, 4, 5

Krm

131

117

[mohm]

3, 4, 5

Erm

0.30

0.34

[-]

3, 4, 5

Kxm

17.5

37

[mH]

3, 4, 5

Exm

0.47

0.43

[-]

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 25 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

WF182BD13/15 harmonic distortion

Measuring conditions, harmonic distortion
Driver mounting: In sealed enclosure, internal volume 5 lit.,
Microphone distance: 0.5 m
Input signal: Stepped sine wave, 5.65 VRMS (WF182BD09/11) / 7.75 VRMS (WF182BD10/12)
Smoothing: 1/12 oct.

WF182BD14/16 harmonic distortion

OUTLINE DRAWING AND NOMINAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

WF182BD09/10/11/12 outline drawing
WF182BD09_10_outline_DWG
WF182BD11_12_outline_DWG

TERMINAL NOMINAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

Terminals-dimensions

PACKAGING AND ORDERING INFORMATION

Part no. WF182BD09-01

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

Part no. WF182BD09-02

4 ohm version, bulk packaging

Part no. WF182BD10-01

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

Part no. WF182BD10-02

8 ohm version, bulk packaging

Part no. WF182BD11-01

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

Part no. WF182BD11-02

4 ohm version, truncated frame, bulk packaging

Part no. WF182BD12-01

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

Part no. WF182BD12-02

8 ohm version, truncated frame, bulk packaging

Latest update: January 30, 2025

 

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

WF182BD09/10/11/12 specificationsPDF data sheet

 

Balanced Drive technical paperBalanced Drive technical paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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