The Epique E150HE-44 is a sophisticated 5-inch midwoofer from Dayton Audio. This innovative midwoofer is renowned for its outstanding performance features thanks to its revolutionary MMAG dual-gap motor, a carbon fiber cone, and a maximum excursion of 14 mm. With comprehensive inductance control and significant ventilation, the Epique E150HE-44 delivers smooth playback with minimal distortion, even when driven to its limits. Its impressive versatility allows you to develop highly precise and accurate sound systems, making it one of the leading concepts on the market for 5-inch midwoofers.

HighLights

• The patented dual-gap MMAG motor design ensures exceptional linearity and minimal distortion
• Lightweight, damped carbon fiber cone delivers remarkably smooth response up to 45 degrees off-axis
• Incredibly linear 14 mm excursion for class-leading bass extension and control
• Extensive inductance control extends the high-frequency range and helps reduce distortion
• Significant ventilation keeps the voice coil cool and minimizes power compression
• Two 4-ohm voice coils allow a variety of wiring configurations and flexibility
• Incredible versatility, top-tier performance as a subwoofer or woofer in 2-way designs

Details

• The Epique E150HE-44 5-1/2" carbon fiber cone woofer from Dayton Audio sets new standards in versatility, distortion, and responsiveness for small speakers, combining world-class performance with a reasonable price. This dual voice coil driver uses a patented MMAG dual-gap motor assembly for unmatched linear excursion capability to create compact systems with more bass output and lower distortion than ever before. With its carbon fiber cone, dual voice coils, custom suspension, FEA-optimized motor, cast aluminum frame, generous ventilation, and extensive inductance control, the E150HE-44 sets new benchmarks for a 5-1/2" driver. Its exceptional performance, ranging from small subwoofers to 2-way designs, will redefine the possibilities of compact speaker systems.

Note

• This is a dual voice coil driver with 4 ohms per coil. Specifications were measured with coils wired in series.

Features

• Woofer Series: EPIQUE by Dayton Audio
• Nominal Diameter: 5-1/2"
• Power Handling (RMS): 200 Watts
• Power Handling (max): 400 Watts
• Impedance (Z): 8 Ohms (2x4 Ohms)
• Sensitivity: 83.3dB 2.83V/1m
• Frequency Response: 30 to 4,000Hz
• Voice Coil Diameter: 1.5 inches
• DC Resistance (Re): 6.6Ω
• Voice Coil Inductance (Le): 1.6mH
• Resonant Frequency (Fs): 40Hz
• Mechanical Q (Qms): 2.94
• Electrical Q (Qes): 0.45
• Total Q (Qts): 0.39
• Moving Mass (Mms): 26.6g
• Suspension Compliance (Cms): 0.6mm/N
• Cone Area (Sd): 95cm²
• Force Factor (BL): 9.8T·m
• Equivalent Volume (Vas): 7.64l
• Maximum Excursion (Xmax): 14.7mm
• Cone / Diaphragm Material: Carbon Fiber
• Surround Material: Santoprene®
• Voice Coil Former Material: Aluminum
• Basket / Frame Material: Cast Aluminum
• Magnet Material: Ferrite
• Outer Diameter: 15.24cm
• Total Depth: 10.4cm
• Cutout Diameter: 12.7cm
• Mounting Holes: 4
• Mounting Hole Diameter: 5.5