ZV5 SERIES

The third generation Z series woofer builds upon many years of customer and SPL competition experience to create an exceptional combination of low distortion and high output at a reasonable price. The Z v.3 line carries a conservative 1500-watt RMS rating. This line features a beefy 8-layer flat-wound aluminum voice coil wound on a black aluminum former. As with our SA series these woofers also feature dual faraday rings for lower levels of distortion and higher power delivery from your amplifiers.

The Z v.3 line has been a staple in our line-up since 2011 and it quickly became our best-selling “big boy” driver of its time as our top-of-the-line model (until the launch of the X and Z v.4). It remains in our line-up for customers after a more “traditional” driver and/or a shallower mounting depth than the X and Z v.4 series. The 10″ model is no longer available — the 12/15/18 are still in full production.

As discussed above the Z v.3 is a more “traditional” subwoofer design. It does not feature the same Mega-Roll surround or massive, patented frame technologies as our larger lines / X series. It has a more aggressive & punchy sound that many folks still enjoy. It is also the best choice for higher-frequency SPL burp classes in our ferrite-based subwoofer line.

Anyone who has been around the competition scene for long is well aware of the reputation built by the Z v.3 series woofers. They hold a slew of world championships in bass race, bass boxing, and various SPL competition formats.

 

Features & Technology:

  • Xmax = 30mm one-way by 70% BL (15/18) and 25mm one-way by 70% BL (12)
  • RMS Power = 1500-watts
  • * Vented magnetic gap
  • * Optimized high-velocity pole vent
  • * Innovative high-velocity vented frame spacer ring
  • Black Aluminum 3” voice coil former for superior heat dissipation
  • High Temperature 8-Layer Aluminum Flat Wire Voice Coil (Made in USA)
  • Large aluminum faraday ring (Magnet ID)
  • Spring Loaded Terminals
  • Stitched-On Double-XL Tinsel Leads to prevent fatigue and failure
  • High strength cast aluminum frames
  • Optimized for small ported & band-pass enclosures
  • (The 12” model MUST be used in SMALL enclosures)

* — These features combine to create the optimized coil ventilation system.