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PD-18BR-1 - 18” BASS REFLEX SUBWOOFER
SUITABLE FOR USE WITH: PD.185C001

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ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION HINTS & TIPS
MATERIAL PASSIVE CROSSOVERS ACOUSTIC TREATMENT

We recommend the use of a multi-layer, void free, exterior Unless otherwise stated, cabinet designs are passive units, and The inside of the enclosure should be lagged with an absorptive
grade birch ply. Thickness should be at least 18mm (3/4”) and adequate external signal processing arrangements should be material, to dampen internal reflections and standing waves.
24mm (1”) for larger enclosures. Other kinds of wood (e.g. Pine, made to filter out signals. Recommended materials are BAF or a similar cushion filler.
blackboard and hardwoods) may be used for construction, but For best results staple the wadding to the cabinet walls. The
the resulting strength and acoustic properties will be affected. Where used, crossover networks should be mounted for ease of amount of wadding will affect the acoustic performance of the
As a cheaper option Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) or access, but at the same time they should be kept away from the enclosure and is best adjusted to give the desired response.
flooring-grade chipboard can be used where the cabinet is to immediate vicinity of the driver(s)’ magnets. Crossover PCBs Plans will indicate where any wadding is best positioned.
be permanently installed in a dry situation. need to be firmly secured; buzzing or rattling will impair sound
quality. If a crossover breaks loose in transit, the crossover and/ DRIVE UNITS
METHOD / TECHNIQUE or drivers may be damaged. Self-tapping screws provide the Before mounting the drive units, the internal wing, connectors
We recommend lapped joints, however simple butt joints suitable fixing, taking care to ensure a tight fit. Screw cups (and passive crossovers where applicable) should be fitted.
are adequate, both types of joint should be airtight. All joints spread out the pressure exerted on the PCB, reducing the Make sure the cabinet interior is clear and free from swarf and
should be bonded with a sufficient bead of glue to ensure good chances of damage if the cabinet is dropped from a height. waste. Drive units are fitted with a foam sealing strip to provide
adhesion (PVA or PU glue is suitable) and screwed at 200mm Rubber grommets can be used to space the crossover PCB off airtight conditions when bolted down. Make sure this is in place
(8”) centres with 4.2mm or 4.8mm (No.8 or 10 gauge) x 60mm the cabinet wall, and can protect the PCB/components from and intact before fixing the driver. The driver’s fixing bolts
(2 3/8”) screws. A high quality wood screw should be used. the resulting shock. should be tightened in stages, in a diagonal sequence to avoid
Make sure there’s a clearance hole in the wood that the screw possible deformation of the chassis or baffle.
head bears down on, so the pieces of wood are pulled fully CONNECTORS
together. To curtail major resonances (e.g. spurious buzzing Some connectors leak air. Be sure to check the connectors are Further information about our drive units can be found at
noises), major panels should be stiffened with battens; off-cuts suitable for the application intended. http://www.precision-devices.com
are often used, however we recommend purpose made braces
for optimum performance. These should be glued and screwed INTERNAL WIRING
into place. The arrangement must be consistent (between like Wiring should be clearly coded so correct polarity is visible.
cabinets) to ensure performance remains the same. To reduce We recommend red and black for hot (+ve) and cold (-ve)
panel resonance further a larger number of smaller braces can respectively. When the enclosure is first tested, use a battery or
be used. polarity (‘phase’)-checker set to ensure that the driver(s)’ cones
move forwards (outwards) when the hot (+ve) input terminal is
HOLE CUTTING driven positive.
Fixing holes to mount the loudspeaker may be defined using
the holes in the driver frame. The loudspeaker is then mounted
using bolts and ‘T’ nuts supplied. All other holes for connectors,
handles, etc should be cut before any other parts are mounted.
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Plans are provided free of charge for non-commercial purposes. For commercial licensing please contact us at info@Precision-devices.com or via our website www.precision-devices.com WWW.PRECISION-DEVICES.COM
COMPONENTS &
SPECIFICATIONS
• High Performance, 1x 18”, Bass Reflex PD.185C001
Subwoofer System. SUB BASS DRIVER
• Optimised for use with PD.185C001. SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RESPONSE AND IMPEDANCE CHARTS
Nominal Diameter 18” / 457.2 mm
+120
Voice Coil Diameter 5.0” / 127 mm
Power Rating 900 W (A.E.S.)
+110
Peak Power (6dB Crest Factor) 3600 W (A.E.S.)
Sensitivity (1w - 1m) 97 dB
+100
Frequency Range 30 Hz - 300 Hz
A wide range of speaker cabinet accessories Recommended Enclosure Vol. 125 - 200 Litres
dB (1W-1m)
+90
Resonance 32 Hz
are available from specialist suppliers. Wheels, Voice Coil Winding Depth 25.00 mm / 0.98” +80
Magnet Gap Depth 9.0 mm / 0.35”
grilles, corner protectors, paint, connectors Flux Density 0.96 Tesla +70
and handles should be carefully fitted to Magnet Material Neodymium

+60
Voice Coil Material Copper
avoid air leaks or weakening the enclosure.
+50
THIELE SMALL PARAMETERS (8Ω MODEL) 20 50 100 200 (Hz) 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Fs 32 Hz
Re 5.9 Ω
Important Note: For optimum performance Qms 8.42 200
Qes 0.423 100
we recommend using the enclosure in Qts 0.403
multiples of no less than two. Le (@ 1 kHz) 3.80 mH 50

Le (@ 10 kHz) 1.589 mH
Vas 302 Litres
20
Ohms (Ω)
Mms 157.20 g
Sd 1162 cm2 10
Cms 157.40 μm/N
BL 21.00 T/m 5
Full driver specifications can be found at: Xmax 10.50 mm
http://www.precision-devices.com Vd 1.220 Litres

2
Ref. Efficiency 2.26%
EBP 75.65 Hz 1
20 50 100 200 (Hz) 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
MOUNTING INFORMATION
Chassis Shoulder Diameter 414.4 mm
Outer Bolt Circle 6x M8 on 456 mm PCD
Inner Bolt Circle N/A
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PROJECT: PART:
PD-18BR-1 1. Side Panels

18mm Ply. x2 Required. 1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

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Panel
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DIMENSIONS: SHEET:
1.0 N/A MM 10 OF 17
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18mm Ply.
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Bottom Panel
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524 6 x M8 on 456mm PCD
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Baffle Baffle
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PD-18-BR-1
PD-18BR-1 4. Driver Mounting
NAME

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port top
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PD-18BR-1 5. Port Panel

18mm Ply. 1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

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6. Port Divider Brace
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back brace
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PD-18BR-1 - 18” BASS REFLEX SUBWOOFER

SUITABLE FOR USE WITH: PD.185C001

MATERIAL PASSIVE CROSSOVERS ACOUSTIC TREATMENT

and handles should be carefully fitted to Magnet Material Neodymium

multiples of no less than two. Le (@ 1 kHz) 3.80 mH 50

http://www.precision-devices.com Vd 1.220 Litres

PD-18BR-1 Cabinet Construction Detail

1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

PD-18BR-1 Parts Key

1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

PD-18BR-1 Cabinet Construction Detail

1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

PD-18BR-1 Cabinet Construction Detail

1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

PD-18BR-1 Acoustic Wadding Placement

1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

NOTES: REVISION: SCALE: DIMENSIONS: SHEET:

PD-18BR-1 1. Side Panels

18mm Ply. x2 Required. 1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

NOTES: REVISION: SCALE: DIMENSIONS: SHEET:

NOTES: REVISION: SCALE: DIMENSIONS: SHEET:

1.0 N/A MMwww.precision-devices.com 11 OF 17

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PD-18BR-1 5. Port Panel

NOTES: REVISION: SCALE: DIMENSIONS: SHEET:

18mm Ply. 1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

NOTES: REVISION: SCALE: DIMENSIONS: SHEET:

24mm Ply. 1.0 N/A MM TOLERANCE LINEAR ± 0.4,

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