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Large black 18 inch subwoofer driver with Kevlar cone and heavy magnet structure

Peavey Electronics

Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer 8 Ohm

SKU CH-KJV5-MRN9C

An 18-inch subwoofer rated at 800 watts continuous with a Kevlar-impregnated cone and 4-inch voice coil for low-frequency reinforcement

  • Surface finishLow Rider
  • 18-inch driver delivers deep bass down to 25 Hz
  • 800 W continuous power handles demanding live sound
  • 4-inch voice coil with polyimide ribbon wire manages heat
  • Kevlar-impregnated cone resists distortion at high excursion
  • 7 dB sensitivity produces high output with less amplifier power

18-inch subwoofer for installed sound

The Peavey 18" Low Rider subwoofer is an 8-ohm driver rated at 800 watts continuous, 1600 watts program and 3200 watts peak. It uses a Kevlar-impregnated cellulose cone and a 4.0-inch voice coil with polyimide-coated copper ribbon wire on a polyimide-impregnated fiberglass former with a Nomex stiffener. Usable frequency range spans 25 Hz to 1 kHz at 93.7 dB sensitivity.

Upgrade from lighter cones and smaller coils

The 100 mm voice coil and Kevlar-reinforced cone replace thinner cellulose or paper cones and smaller-diameter coils that reach thermal limits sooner. The jump is worth it when a system needs higher continuous output down to 25 Hz without compression, especially in vented enclosures tuned near the 28.9 Hz free-air resonance.

Suits fixed installs needing deep bass headroom

This driver suits installers building vented or horn-loaded subs for clubs, houses of worship or touring backline where 800 watts continuous and 9.6 mm Xmax are required. Builders needing a lighter driver for portable cabinets or a higher-sensitivity model for mid-bass duties should look at something else.

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Price $240.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 50 comparable items (median $182.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePeavey
Size & build
Surface finishLow Rider

Questions about this item

What cabinet depth does the 18" Low Rider subwoofer require for mounting?

The packed depth is 9.5 inches (24.13 cm); allow at least that much clear space behind the baffle plus the driver's own frame depth.

Which wiring step is most often missed when installing the 8-ohm voice coil?

Confirm the coil reads 6.21 ohms DC before tightening the terminals; a cold-joint solderless lead will show open circuit.

When should the Kevlar-impregnated cone surround be inspected or replaced?

Check the surround after every 800 W continuous session; replace it once Xmax travel exceeds 9.6 mm or audible distortion appears.

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