ESX-VXP84G

ESX is introducing a new high-end woofer series with the VISION VXP subs, for which a great deal of effort has already been invested in the design phase. Key components such as the aluminum basket, voice coil, and diaphragm were completely redesigned to uncompromisingly achieve the development goal of high-end subwoofers with a shallow mounting depth. Mission accomplished—virtually nothing is “off the shelf,” as 12 additional components besides the diaphragm were specially re-tooled. The effort invested in the independent die-cast aluminum basket with an integrated magnet system and the uniquely shaped honeycomb diaphragm is particularly noteworthy.

Thanks to generously equipped voice coils with diameters of 50 mm in the 8-inch model and an even larger 65 mm in the 10-inch model, the subwoofers are extremely powerful, with 300 and 400 watts RMS, respectively. These high ratings are also due to the use of a special 32 mm long CCAW coil mounted on an extremely lightweight fiberglass former. Thanks to the low mass and the powerful dual magnet system, an additional 2 dB of efficiency was achieved.

Shallow woofers have the disadvantage that conventional cone diaphragms cannot be used due to their design, simply because there is insufficient mounting depth. This leaves only shallow diaphragms as an option. However, these are highly prone to distortion if they consist of only a single layer. ESX solves this problem with the extremely stable construction of the multi-layer VXP diaphragms, which are reinforced with fiberglass on both outer surfaces and feature an additional rigid honeycomb structure on the inside. Both woofers perform best in small, sealed enclosures.

Features

• Highly stable ESX die-cast aluminum basket
• Incl. robust aluminum grille with embossed ESX logo
• 2 x 34 oz. dual magnet system
• Fiberglass honeycomb diaphragm
• Approximately 15% more diaphragm area due to optimized surround
• 50 mm CCAW voice coil on fiberglass former for approx. 2 dB more sound pressure
• +/- 20 mm X-Max