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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

  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandPeavey
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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