Accuton C173-6-096E Ceramic Bass / Midrange
C173-6-096E
£583.54
7 inch Ceramic Bass / Midrange driver with damped cone.
The Accuton C173-6-096E Bass / Midrange is an esoteric 7 inch unit primarily intended for high end 3 way designs. Developed from the C173-6-096 , this drive unit features precision cut apertures in the diaphragm which critically damp the 5kHz cone resonance resulting in greater and smoother midrange extension.
This state of the art driver features a ceramic cone with soft rubber surround and an impressive motor system comprising a large Neodymium magnet and 55mm titanium voice coil former. Sensitivity is good at 92.5 dB.
The spider, pole and voice coil former are fully ventilated for minimal compression. This 6 ohm unit has a power rating of 120 watts .
Full datasheets can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.
Here are some box alignment examples:
Vented:
Vb: 8L, Fres: 25Hz with passive radiator, -18dB @ 25Hz, Q: 0.38 (optimal A/V alignment)
Vb: 4.1L, Port diameter: 50mm, Length: 170mm, Fres: 82Hz, F-3dB: 85Hz, Q: 0.50 (typical A/V alignment)
Vb: 11L, Port diameter: 50mm, Length: 150mm, Fres: 53Hz, F-3dB: 55Hz, Q: 0.34 (extended bass)
Infinite baffle:
Vb: 4.1L, -18dB @ 40Hz, F-3dB: 175Hz, Q: 0.50 (clean transient response)
Vb: 11L, -15dB @ 40Hz, F-3dB: 170Hz, Q: 0.38 (extended bass for active systems)
A matching passive radiator is available : Accuton P173
Key Features:
- Ultra hard ceramic cone (Corundum / Sapphire)
- 173mm diameter chassis with protective grille
- High power 55mm voice coil assembly
- Underhung motor, titanium VC former
- Damping apertures in diaphragm
- Large Neodymium magnet
- Long throw max. 10mm
Basic Parameters:
| Resonant frequency (fs) | 36Hz | DC resistance (Re) | 6.61Ω |
| Mechanical Q factor (Qms) | 4.07 | Power handling | 120W |
| Electrical Q factor (Qes) | 0.18 | Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 92.5dB |
| Total Q factor (Qts) | 0.22 | Chassis diameter | 173mm |
| Equivalent volume (Vas) | 29.8L | Cutout diameter | 146mm |
Click icons to download :
Data 
3D View (large file)
Dimensions
Priced as singles, including VAT. Supplied as matched pairs only.
Built to order - contact us for a lead time.
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