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WF152BD05/06/07/08     6” die cast, paper/glass fiber cone mid/woofers

 

 

 

 

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The 6” transducers WF152BD05 (round, 4 ohm), WF152BD07 (truncated, 4 ohm), WF152BD06 (round, 8 ohm), and WF152BD08 (truncated, 8 ohm) were designed as high performance bass and midrange units for compact monitors and high-end hi-fi speakers.

Possible UV light influence

 For mid/woofer models WF152BD05, WF152BD06, WF152BD07, WF152BD08, 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, WF152BD13/14/1516.
The only difference is the cone coating.

Specifications are identical coated/non-coated.

Frequency resp.
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering info

FEATURES

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Above: Round version (WF152BD05, WF152BD06)
Below: Truncated version (WF152BD07, WF152BD08)

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  • 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 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

WF152BD05_07-SPL-&-IMP-resp

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

WF152BD06_08-SPL-&-IMP-resp

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

WF152BD05/07

WF152BD06/08

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

3

[kHz]

1, 4

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

90

87

[dB]

2, 4

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

230

230

[W]

2, 4

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

200

200

[W]

2, 4

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

100

100

[W]

 

Effective radiating area, Sd

93

93

[sq.cm]

3, 4, 6

Resonance frequency (free air, no baffle), Fs

50

44.5

51.5

46

[Hz]

 

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

13.5

12.8

[g]

3, 4

Force factor, Bxl

6.35

8.0

[N/A]

3, 4, 6

Suspension compliance, Cms

0.75

0.94

0.75

0.94

[mm/N]

3, 4, 6

Equivalent air volume, Vas

9.2

11.5

9.2

11.5

[lit.]

3, 4, 6

Mechanical resistance, Rms

0.41

0.46

0.41

0.46

[Ns/m]

3, 4, 6

Mechanical Q, Qms

10.3

8.2

10.1

8.0

[-]

3, 4, 6

Electrical Q, Qes

0.34

0.30

0.41

0.36

[-]

3, 4, 6

Total Q, Qts

0.33

0.29

0.39

0.35

[-]

4

Voice coil resistance, RDC

3.2

6.3

[ohm]

5

Voice coil inductance, Le (measured at 10 kHz)

0.11

0.19

[mH]

 

Voice coil inside diameter

32

32

[mm]

 

Voice coil winding height

14

14

[mm]

 

Air gap height

5

5

[mm]

 

Theoretical linear motor stroke, Xmax

+/-4.5

+/-4.5

[mm]

 

Magnet weight

550

550

[g]

 

Total unit net weight excl. packaging

1.44

1.44

[kg]

3, 4, 5

Krm

51

74

[mohm]

3, 4, 5

Erm

0.40

0.41

[-]

3, 4, 5

Kxm

114

195

[mH]

3, 4, 5

Exm

0.29

0.28

[-]

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 exciting 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.
 

OUTLINE DRAWING AND NOMINAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

WF152BD05/06 outline drawing
WF152BD05_06-outline-drawing

Truncated dimension
(other dimensions as round version)

Truncated-outline

TERMINAL NOMINAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

Terminals-dimensions

PACKAGING AND ORDERING INFORMATION

Part no. WF152BD05-01

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

Part no. WF152BD05-02

4 ohm version, round, bulk packaging

Part no. WF152BD06-01

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

Part no. WF152BD06-02

8 ohm version, round, bulk packaging

Part no. WF152BD07-01

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

Part no. WF152BD07-02

4 ohm version, truncated, bulk packaging

Part no. WF152BD08-01

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

Part no. WF152BD08-02

8 ohm version, truncated, bulk packaging

Latest update: January 29, 2025

 

Specifications are subject to change without any further notice.
Copyright © by Wavecor Ltd., China. All rights reserved.

 

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MORE INFO

WF152BD05/06/07/08 specificationsPDF data sheet

 

Balanced Drive technical paperBalanced Drive technical paper (2.34 MB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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