B&C DE502
Compression driver specs
| Throat exit | 1" |
|---|---|
| Voice coil | 44 mm |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Usable range | 1000-18000 Hz |
| Min crossover | 1500 Hz |
| Sensitivity (on horn) | 107 dB |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Power (AES) | 50 W |
Compatible horns (same exit)
- 18 Sound XR1064 · 60°×40°
- 18 Sound XT1086 · 90°×60°
- 18 Sound XT120 · 90°×60°
- B&C ME10V3 · 90°×60°
- B&C ME20 · 90°×60°
- B&C ME45 · 90°×40°
- Beyma TD-164 · 60°×40°
- Beyma TD-8060 · 80°×60°
- Beyma TD/194 · 90°×40°
- Beyma TD1124P · 120°×40°
- Beyma TD164P · 60°×40°
- Beyma TD196P · 90°×60°
- BMS 2119 · 90°×40°
- BMS 2193 · 90°×40°
- Eminence APT 150S 7.5" X 4.5" Horn Flare · 100°×50°
- Eminence APT 80S 3.4" x 3.4" Horn Flare · 80°×80°
- Eminence APT200S 5.9" X 5.9" Horn Flare · 90°×90°
- Faital PRO LTH102 · 60°×60°
- Faital PRO STH100 · 80°×80°
- Faital PRO WG101 · 140°×140°
- Oberton H 960 · 90°×60°
- RCF H100 · 90°×75°
- RCF HF101 · 90°×70°
Matched on throat exit (1") only. Verify mounting and crossover against both datasheets.
Substitute candidates
| Driver | Min XO (Hz) | Range low (Hz) | Range high (Hz) | Voice coil (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C DE250TN | 1500 = | 1000 = | 18000 = | 44 = | 106 -1 | close | + | |
| B&C DE502 | 1500 = | 1000 = | 18000 = | 44 = | 108 +1 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO HF103 | 1300 -200 | 1000 = | 20000 +2000 | 44 = | 107 = | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO HF103 | 1300 -200 | 1000 = | 20000 +2000 | 44 = | 107 = | close | + | |
| B&C DE400TN | 1500 = | 1200 +200 | 18000 = | 44 = | 107 = | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C DE200 | 1600 +100 | 1000 = | 18000 = | 44 = | 106 -1 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 1600 Hz > 1500 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| B&C DE200 | 1600 +100 | 1000 = | 18000 = | 44 = | 106 -1 | close | min crossover 1600 Hz > 1500 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Faital PRO HF109 | 1300 -200 | 1000 = | 20000 +2000 | 44 = | 108 +1 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO HF109 | 1300 -200 | 1000 = | 20000 +2000 | 44 = | 108 +1 | close | + | |
| B&C DE400 | 1600 +100 | 1000 = | 18000 = | 44 = | 108.5 +1.5 | close | min crossover 1600 Hz > 1500 Hz: raise the XO | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DE502 →
Ranked on parameter similarity only (crossover floor, range, sensitivity, voice coil). Same throat exit required. A hint, not a simulation, model the swap before cutting or buying.
Used in enclosures (0)
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