Epique E180HE-44

Discover the Epique E180HE-44 - a 6.5" (16.5cm) midbass driver brought to the world of high-quality audio equipment by Dayton Audio. This powerful device offers top-notch performance with a controlled response. By utilizing their revolutionary MMAG dual-gap motor technology, Dayton Audio has developed a midbass driver that exhibits unprecedented excursion, even when pushed to its limits. With its 2x 4 Ohm dual voice coils, the E180HE-44 redefines the concept of power and control in its size, allowing you to create HiFi audio systems with exceptional precision and sound fidelity.

HighLights

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

Details

• The Epique E180HE-44 7" carbon fiber membrane woofer from Dayton Audio sets new standards in versatility, distortion, and response behavior in small speakers, combining world-class performance with a reasonable price. This dual voice coil driver uses a patented MMAG dual gap motor assembly for unparalleled linear excursion capability, creating compact systems with more bass output and lower distortion than ever before. With its carbon fiber membrane, dual voice coils, specially designed suspension, FEA-optimized motor, aluminum die-cast frame, generous ventilation, and extensive inductance control, the E180HE-44 sets new benchmarks for the performance of a 7" driver. With its exceptional performance ranging from small subwoofers to 2-way designs, this versatile driver will redefine the possibilities of compact speaker systems.

Note

• This is a driver with two voice coils and 4 ohms per voice coil. The specifications were measured with voice coils connected in series.

properties

• Subwoofer Series: EPIQUE by Dayton Audio
• Nominal diameter: 7"
• Load capacity (RMS): 200 Watts
• Load capacity (max): 400 Watts
• Impedance (Z) : 8 Ohm (2x 4 Ohm)
• Sensitivity: 83.7dB 2.83V/1m
• Frequency response: 25 to 3,000Hz
• Winding coil diameter: 1.5"
• Direct current resistance (Re) : 6.8Ω
• Induction of oscillating coils (Le) : 1.5mH
• Resonance frequency (Fs) : 35Hz
• Mechanical Quality (Qms) : 2.93
• Electrical quality (Qes) : 0.54
• Total Quality (Qts) : 0.46
• Moving mass (Mms): 32.5g
• Suspension compliance (Cms): 0.61mm/N
• Membrane area (Sd) : 136.1cm²
• Power factor (BL) : 9.6T·m
• Equivalent volume (Vas): 16.4 liters
• Maximum deflection (Xmax) : 14.7mm
• Cone / Diaphragm Material : 136.1cm²
• Sick Material: Santoprene®
• "Winding coil form material: Aluminum"
• Basket / Frame Material: Cast Aluminum
• Magnet material: Ceramic Ferrite
• Outer diameter: 18.1cm
• Total depth: 11.1cm
• Cutout diameter: 15.5cm
• Mounting holes: 6
• Diameter of the mounting hole: 6.625
• Closed volume: 8.4 liters
• Closed F3 : 62Hz
• Bassreflex Volume: 22.5 liters
• Bassreflex F3: 30Hz
• Bass reflex port: 30cm length with 5cm diameter (round)