LF
Woofer
15"
15FIND
Code: DR-15-017-8R-B2-C0001
REDCATT 15FIND 15-inch ferrite professional woofer: 1000 W AES, 96.7 dB sensitivity, 8 Ω, Fs 42 Hz, 101.6 mm voice coil. Full T/S parameters, datasheet, 2D drawing and STEP CAD file.
Key Features
- Glass fiber and rib reinforced paper cone
- fem optimized air circulation
- Silicone sealed surround
Quick Specs
Impedance
8 Ω
Program Power
2000 W
Sensitivity
96.65 dB
Fs
42.00 Hz
Magnet
Ferrite
Voice Coil
101.6 mm
Design Notes
The 15FIND is a high efficiency, (97 dB 1watt / 1 meter) 15-inch woofer with incredibly linear frequency response characteristics, extreme high power handling capability while generating low harmonic distortion artifacts. The 15FIND uses a lightweight, but strong, glass fiber loaded cone assembly along with a high excursion triple roll constant geometry surround. This combination provides remarkable strength, high efficiency and a peak to peak maximum excursion of 21mm.
Power Handling
At the core of the 15FIND is it’s voice coil technology featuring a composite Polyimide former material capable of withstanding peak temperatures in excess of 250°C, well beyond the thermal requirements of modern professional audio systems. Winding if winded on the outside and inside of the former.
REDCATT has implemented a silicone spider design to ensure long term Fs memory, consistency and diminish anomalies associated with spider deterioration. The sealed spider works as a air pump and pushes the air trough out motor to
Power Handling
At the core of the 15FIND is it’s voice coil technology featuring a composite Polyimide former material capable of withstanding peak temperatures in excess of 250°C, well beyond the thermal requirements of modern professional audio systems. Winding if winded on the outside and inside of the former.
REDCATT has implemented a silicone spider design to ensure long term Fs memory, consistency and diminish anomalies associated with spider deterioration. The sealed spider works as a air pump and pushes the air trough out motor to
Specifications
General Specs
Nominal Diameter
15"
Rated Impedance
8 Ohm
Magnet
Ferrite
Basket Material
Aluminum
Power Handling
AES Power
1000 W
Continuous Power
2000 W
Peak Power
4000 W
Voice Coil
Diameter
101.6 mm
Winding Wire
Copper
Former
Glass Fiber
Winding Height
25.5 mm
T/S Parameters
Resonant Frequency (Fs)
42.00 Hz
Re
5.40 Ω
Qes
0.370
Qms
8.31
Qts
0.360
Vas
96.40 liters
Sd
881.00 cm²
Mms
159.60 grams
Rms
5.10
Cms
0.0900
Bl
24.60 T·m
Le
1.180 mH
Sensitivity
96.65 dB
Design Details
Surround Material
fabric
Cone/Dome Material
Paper GF
Spider
Nomex
T-Plate
12 mm
Xmax (peak)
6.75 mm
Xmech
18.75 mm
Overall Diameter
392.00 mm
Bolt Circle Diameter
373.00 mm
Baffle Cutout Dia.
360.00 mm
Mounting Holes
8
Depth (flange to rear)
150.00 mm
Net Weight
12.00 kg
Packaging Dimensions
460x460x210 mm
Ordering Codes
Product Code
DR-15-017-8R-B2-C0001
Downloads
Covered by the REDCATT 3-year Limited Warranty.
Frequency Response & Impedance
2D Drawing
Technical Summary
The 15FINDX8-035 is a 15-inch high-efficiency professional woofer rated at 1,000 W AES (2,000 W continuous) into a nominal 8-ohm load. Sensitivity is 96.65 dB (1 W/1 m), among the highest in the 15-inch format. The Qts of 0.36 reflects a motor-suspension design optimized to maintain consistent performance at high drive levels, with controlled excursion and reduced thermal compression during long-term operation. The 101.6 mm (4-inch) voice coil on a glass fiber former with copper windings and Polyimide insulation (250 degC rated) provides the thermal headroom required for sustained high-power operation. A silicone-treated Nomex spider ensures long-term resonant frequency stability and mechanical consistency under high-excursion cycling. The glass fiber loaded paper cone and fabric triple-roll constant geometry surround deliver robust mechanical performance throughout the rated Xmax of 6.75 mm (one-way linear).
The driver is rated for approximately 1,000 W AES (2,000 W continuous) and requires high-power professional amplification. A high-pass filter in the 33-42 Hz range (24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley) is recommended depending on enclosure tuning, with excursion limiting applied below the port tuning frequency. Typical operating bandwidth is 35-200 Hz in subwoofer applications. DSP processing with peak limiting and crossover control is required for sustained high-power touring and fixed-installation use.
The 15FINDX8-035 is particularly effective in single or multi-driver bass reflex subwoofer enclosures for touring PA, fixed-installation bass systems, and high-SPL bass reproduction where high sensitivity, 1,000 W AES power handling, and the proven glass fiber cone assembly provide consistent, durable performance. The 8-ohm nominal impedance enables flexible series/parallel wiring configurations for multi-driver subwoofer arrays.
The driver is rated for approximately 1,000 W AES (2,000 W continuous) and requires high-power professional amplification. A high-pass filter in the 33-42 Hz range (24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley) is recommended depending on enclosure tuning, with excursion limiting applied below the port tuning frequency. Typical operating bandwidth is 35-200 Hz in subwoofer applications. DSP processing with peak limiting and crossover control is required for sustained high-power touring and fixed-installation use.
The 15FINDX8-035 is particularly effective in single or multi-driver bass reflex subwoofer enclosures for touring PA, fixed-installation bass systems, and high-SPL bass reproduction where high sensitivity, 1,000 W AES power handling, and the proven glass fiber cone assembly provide consistent, durable performance. The 8-ohm nominal impedance enables flexible series/parallel wiring configurations for multi-driver subwoofer arrays.
Recommended enclosure volumes are simulated results. For best enclosure volumes and tuning, we recommend secondary simulation and careful evaluation. Several rounds of samples and fine-tuning may be required for optimal results.
Enclosure Recommendations
Recommended enclosure alignments (bass reflex): - 75 liters tuned to 48 Hz: high output, strong mid-bass, reduced excursion; -3 dB approx. 44 Hz, HP filter 40 Hz - 85 liters tuned to 42 Hz: balanced response, general-purpose (recommended); -3 dB approx. 39 Hz, HP filter 32 Hz - 100 liters tuned to 37 Hz: extended low-frequency, requires HP filter protection; -3 dB approx. 31 Hz, HP filter 25 Hz
Frequently Asked Questions
- - Glass fiber and rib reinforced paper cone
- - fem optimized air circulation
- - Silicone sealed surround
Recommended enclosure alignments (bass reflex): - 75 liters tuned to 48 Hz: high output, strong mid-bass, reduced excursion; -3 dB approx. 44 Hz, HP filter 40 Hz - 85 liters tuned to 42 Hz: balanced response, general-purpose (recommended); -3 dB approx. 39 Hz, HP filter 32 Hz - 100 liters tuned to 37 Hz: extended low-frequency, requires HP filter protection; -3 dB approx. 31 Hz, HP filter 25 Hz
Vented pa woofer / sub, touring bass cabinet
AES Power: 1000 W,
Continuous: 2000 W,
Peak: 4000 W.
Sensitivity: 96.65 dB (1W/1m).