B&C DE52
Compression driver specs
| Throat exit | 1.4" |
|---|---|
| Voice coil | 51 mm |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Usable range | 1000-17000 Hz |
| Min crossover | 1000 Hz |
| Sensitivity (on horn) | 108 dB |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
| Power (AES) | 70 W |
Compatible horns (same exit)
- 18 Sound PR614 · 60°×40°
- 18 Sound XR1464C · 60°×40°
- 18 Sound XR1496C · 90°×60°
- 18 Sound XT1464 · 60°×50°
- B&C ME464 · 80°×60°
- B&C ME90 · 80°×60°
- Beyma TD/365 · 60°×50°
- Beyma TD/385 · 80°×50°
- Beyma TD1464P 60 x 40 · 60°×40°
- Beyma TD1496P 90 x 60 · 90°×60°
- Faital PRO LTH142 · 60°×60°
- Faital PRO WG141 · 110°×110°
- Oberton H 1464 · 60°×40°
- RCF HF64 · 60°×40°
- RCF HF66 · 90°×40°
- RCF HF94 · 90°×40°
- RCF HF950 · 90°×50°
- RCF HF96 · 90°×60°
- RCF HF99 · 90°×90°
Matched on throat exit (1.4") 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound HD2000 | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 61 +10 | 108 = | close | + | |
| Faital PRO HF1000T | 1200 +200 | 1000 = | 18000 +1000 | 52 +1 | 108 = | close | min crossover 1200 Hz > 1000 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Oberton D71CN | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 72 +21 | 108.5 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Oberton D71CT | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 72 +21 | 108.5 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Oberton D72CN | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 72 +21 | 109 +1 | close | + | |
| Oberton ND3671A | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 72 +21 | 109 +1 | close | + | |
| Oberton ND72CT | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 72 +21 | 109 +1 | close | + | |
| Oberton ND72HB | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 72 +21 | 109 +1 | close | + | |
| Oberton D72CT | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 72 +21 | 109.5 +1.5 | usable | + | |
| Oberton D72HB | 1000 = | 1000 = | 20000 +3000 | 72 +21 | 109.5 +1.5 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DE52 →
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.
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