The flat punched suspension shape has been designed to maintain low stiffness for superior low mid band distortion and response. An edge-wound copper clad aluminum voice coil wound on treated Nomex completes the diaphragm assembly. Nomex shows a 20% higher value of tensile elongation at 200°C than the value at room temperature, (in comparison, Kapton tensile elongation is 30% lower at 200°C than the value at room temperature). Hence, Nomex is capable of keeping energy transfer from the voice coil to the dome under control, especially when the voice coil reaches high temperatures. As a plus, treated Nomex former voice coil can work well even in high moisture content environments, thanks to its very low porosity. The ND1020 is equipped with unique Phase Plug architecture, designed to give smooth coherent wave front at the horn entrance over the whole working frequency range, as well as high level manufacturing consistency. The phase plug design shows short openings and high flare rate value, assuring low distortion and demonstrates remarkable improvements in mid-high frequency reproduction. By carefully using elementary pieces of neodymium magnets, Eighteen Sound engineers have developed a powerful neodymium magnet assembly capable of reaching 18KGauss in the gap within a compact and lightweight structure.
Driver diagram
Specifications
1. 2 hours test made with continuous pink noise signal within the range Fs-10Fs. Power calculated on rated minimum impedance. Loudspeaker in free air.
2. Power on Continuous Program is defined as 3 dB greater than the Nominal rating.
3. Applied RMS Voltage is set to 2.83 V for 8 ohms Nominal Impedance.
4. Hight- pass filter 12 dB/oct