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Spider Exhaust Technology
If you look at the base of the basket of a Signature
Series subwoofer, you will see many mesh-pro-
tected vents. These vents serve two purposes.
First and foremost, they allow hot air to escape
from the voice coil, helping to improve power
handling. These vents also relieve pressure from
underneath the spider, reducing distortion.
High Excursion Design
Reproducing low frequencies at high levels
requires that a significant amount of air be
moved. The Signature Series subwoofers have
an Xmax of 25.4mm (1-inch) for extreme low fre-
quency output.
Bumped and Vented Pole Piece
The vent in the pole piece of the Signature Series
subwoofers allows for the release of air pressure
beneath the dust cap which allows for more lin-
ear cone motion. It also allows hot air to escape
from the inside of the voice coil assembly - fur-
ther improving the speakers ability to handle high
levels of power. The bump provides additional
space for the 3-inch aluminum voice coil to move
up and down, providing linear speaker operation
and incredible excursion capabilities.
PXW Subwoofers
Clarion proudly re-introduces the PXW line of
subwoofers for 2006. These subwoofers have
been designed from the ground up to offer the
best possible performance, while featuring design
characteristics found in speakers costing two to
three times as much.
Custom Designed Die-Cast Aluminum Basket
The foundation of any subwoofer is its basket.
This is what holds all the components in align-
ment, ensuring reliable and linear operation. The
new Clarion PXW subwoofers feature a massive
die-cast aluminum basket structure that looks
formidable, while offering a rock-steady founda-
tion for the motor and cone assemblies.
Spider Exhaust Technology
Keeping the voice coil assembly of a subwoofer cool is
paramount to making sure the driver lasts and sounds
good. As the motor assembly (voice coil, magnet, top
and bottom plates) heat up, they become less efficient
- this is known as power compression.
Subwoofers – Technologies