- Nominal Diameter 470 mm / 18"
- Voice Coil Diameter 125 mm / 5.0"
- Available In 4 ohm / 8 ohm / 16 ohm
- Power Rating 1500 w (A.E.S.)
- Sensitivity (1w / 1m) 100 dB
- Frequency Range 35 Hz - 2 kHz
- Recommended Enclosure Volume 90 - 220 Litres
- Resonance 32 Hz
- Voice Coil Winding Depth 32 mm
- Magnet Depth 280mm x 140mm x 25 mm - 200 Ounce
- Magnet Material Ceramic
- Voice Coil Material Copper
- Former Material Glass Fibre
- Dust Dome Material British Paper
- Suspension Material Fabric
- Cone Surround Material British Paper / Fabric
Thiele Small Parameters:
- Fs 32 Hz
- Re 5.4 ½
- Qms 9.743
- Qts 0.38-
- Vas 163.1 litres
- Mms 248 g
- Sd 1244 cm2
- BL 30.3 T/m
- Xmax 11 mm
- Ref. Efficiency 2.07%
Mounting Data:
- Overall Diameter = 470mm
- Bolt Hole = 7mm
- Mounting Hole Diameter = 422mm
- Depth = 211mm
- Net Weight = 21.5kg
- Shipping Weight = 22.9kg
- Carton Dims = 57 x 57 x 26 cm
BishopSound Limited Lifetime Guarantee
Effective on all purchases from 1st January 2021
With a returns rate of less than 1% we are proud to offer the BishopSound Lifetime Guarantee at no extra cost to you.
BishopSound Limited will undertake to guarantee the product will be free from defective workmanship and materials for the reasonable life of the product.
What is covered in the guarantee?
BishopSound Limited will at its discretion and expense either repair the defect using new or refurbished parts, or replace the Product with a new or re-manufactured Product of a reasonable equivalent. In all instances BishopSound Limited’s liability will not exceed the original Purchase Price.
What is not covered with the guarantee?
If we find a genuine fault or defect in your item that shouldn’t be there based on normal use, then we’ll repair or replace it for free– no questions asked. But, if that speaker has been unloved or beaten to within an inch of its life, then it might be time to buy a new one! In any case, we’ll review each case and will let you know if we can fix or replace it.
The warranty stated above is the sole and exclusive remedy and BishopSound Limited’s performance shall constitute full and final satisfaction of all obligations, liabilities and claims with respect to the Product. In any event, BishopSound Limited shall not be liable for and consequential, incidental, economic, property, bodily injury or personal injury damage arising from the product, any breach of the warranty or otherwise.
This Warranty applies to the first end-user purchaser, and only when purchased from BishopSound Direct or an authorized BishopSound Limited Dealer/Distributor on the UK Mainland listed on our website.
Additional Limitations and Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: The warranty described above is non-transferable, applies only to the Product purchased, does not include installation of any repaired or replaced Product, does not include damage to any allied or associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this Product, and does not include labour or parts caused by accident, disaster, negligence, improper installation, broken warranty seals, misuse (e.g. over driving the amplifier or speaker, unstable, unprotected or badly earthed power sources, excessive heat or cold or humidity or inadequate ventilation), or from service or repair which has not been authorized by BishopSound Limited.
The end-user purchaser is liable for the cost of transportation and return of the Product in the original packaging. Any damages incurred during transport are the cost and responsibility of the end-user purchaser.
When purchasing BishopSound Limited products, please keep your receipt of purchase safe and retain all the original packaging, as this validates your warranty.
How To Claim
To qualify for the Lifetime warranty, in the first instance you must contact BishopSound Limited showing proof of purchase and the product code. You must be in possession of the original packing as this has the Serial Number printed on it. You will be asked for the serial number and given a return authorization number (RAN), which is required to progress with your warranty claim.
Any decision made by BishopSound Limited regarding any Lifetime Warranty claim is full and final.
How long is the product covered for?
To help give you an idea of our expected product lifetimes we’ve built a guidance table.
If no proof of purchase available product lifetime will be measured on date of manufacture.
Active Speakers - 5 years
Passive Speakers - 6 years
Power Amplifiers - 6 years
This warranty takes effect from the 1st January 2021 onward. Goods purchased prior to this date were sold with the 12 month warranty which still stands.
Only branded BishopSound Limited Products are included in the Lifetime Guarantee:
For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions
Get in touch with BishopSound today for professional and friendly advice. If you want to send a direct email please use andrew@bishopsound.com or victoria@bishopsound.com.
If you have a question for Andrew use this form or Live Chat for a fast reply.
Our PA helpline is open between 10am and 6pm Monday to Friday on +44(0)1765 698233
18" 1500w RMS 8 or 4 Ohm Subwoofer Bass Speaker Cast Alloy Driver With Faston Terminals BWP18
BWP18
We hand make these in carefully controlled batches of 50 to maintain quality and reliability. This is our fastest selling Sub Bass driver.
Our fastest selling driver 3000w Program (1500w RMS) Sub-bass driver. Many compare this driver to the PD1852 but the BWP18 runs cool due to extra cooling and it is designed to outperform all of its rivals. This makes the £240 Fane Colossus look like a toy.
We aim to carry stock but demand is greater than our ability to hand build the BWP18 and we are not able to increase production. Available in 4 Ohm and 8 Ohm.
KEY DATA:
- 1500w AES - 3000w Program Power
- 5" Voice Coil
- 200 Oz Magnet
- 22kg of Pure Bass Grunt!
- Overall Diameter = 470mm
- Bolt Hole = 7mm
- Mounting Hole Diameter = 422mm
- Depth = 211mm
- Net Weight = 21.5kg
- Shipping Weight = 22.9kg
- Carton Dims = 57 x 57 x 26 cm
All blacked up by our personal no quibble guarantee. If you break one and it's our fault, I will replace it Free of Charge. P.S. Not replaced for re-coned one yet!
Key Features
Nominal Diameter 470 mm / 18"
- Cast Aluminium Basket
- British Paper Cone
- Stainless Steel Press Terminals
- Additional cooling
- Voice Coil Diameter 125 mm / 5.0"
- Nominal Impedance 8 Ω
- Power Rating 1500 w (A.E.S.)
- Sensitivity (1w / 1m) 100 dB
- Frequency Range 35 Hz - 2 kHz
- Voice Coil Winding Depth 32 mm
- Magnet Depth 280mm x 140mm x 25 mm - 20 Ounce
Powerful and proven in many different cabinet designs and classed by professional speaker cabinet designers as a superb cost-effective solution that does not break the bank. We load this driver in all our UK built sub-woofers as we need power and reliability.
The Premium Series are high-quality PA speakers using a Cast chassis. Made from professional grade materials the Premium Series features Kapton coils, ferrite magnets, BRITISH paper cones with rolled cloth edge and push terminals.
This 18" Sub Speaker is ideal for use in Touring, club systems and when your customers want earth-shaking subwoofers
- Nominal Diameter 470 mm / 18"
- Voice Coil Diameter 125 mm / 5.0"
- Available In 4 ohm / 8 ohm / 16 ohm
- Power Rating 1500 w (A.E.S.)
- Sensitivity (1w / 1m) 100 dB
- Frequency Range 35 Hz - 2 kHz
- Recommended Enclosure Volume 90 - 220 Litres
- Resonance 32 Hz
- Voice Coil Winding Depth 32 mm
- Magnet Depth 280mm x 140mm x 25 mm - 200 Ounce
- Magnet Material Ceramic
- Voice Coil Material Copper
- Former Material Glass Fibre
- Dust Dome Material British Paper
- Suspension Material Fabric
- Cone Surround Material British Paper / Fabric
Thiele Small Parameters:
- Fs 32 Hz
- Re 5.4 ½
- Qms 9.743
- Qts 0.38-
- Vas 163.1 litres
- Mms 248 g
- Sd 1244 cm2
- BL 30.3 T/m
- Xmax 11 mm
- Ref. Efficiency 2.07%
Mounting Data:
- Overall Diameter = 470mm
- Bolt Hole = 7mm
- Mounting Hole Diameter = 422mm
- Depth = 211mm
- Net Weight = 21.5kg
- Shipping Weight = 22.9kg
- Carton Dims = 57 x 57 x 26 cm
BishopSound Limited Lifetime Guarantee
Effective on all purchases from 1st January 2021
With a returns rate of less than 1% we are proud to offer the BishopSound Lifetime Guarantee at no extra cost to you.
BishopSound Limited will undertake to guarantee the product will be free from defective workmanship and materials for the reasonable life of the product.
What is covered in the guarantee?
BishopSound Limited will at its discretion and expense either repair the defect using new or refurbished parts, or replace the Product with a new or re-manufactured Product of a reasonable equivalent. In all instances BishopSound Limited’s liability will not exceed the original Purchase Price.
What is not covered with the guarantee?
If we find a genuine fault or defect in your item that shouldn’t be there based on normal use, then we’ll repair or replace it for free– no questions asked. But, if that speaker has been unloved or beaten to within an inch of its life, then it might be time to buy a new one! In any case, we’ll review each case and will let you know if we can fix or replace it.
The warranty stated above is the sole and exclusive remedy and BishopSound Limited’s performance shall constitute full and final satisfaction of all obligations, liabilities and claims with respect to the Product. In any event, BishopSound Limited shall not be liable for and consequential, incidental, economic, property, bodily injury or personal injury damage arising from the product, any breach of the warranty or otherwise.
This Warranty applies to the first end-user purchaser, and only when purchased from BishopSound Direct or an authorized BishopSound Limited Dealer/Distributor on the UK Mainland listed on our website.
Additional Limitations and Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: The warranty described above is non-transferable, applies only to the Product purchased, does not include installation of any repaired or replaced Product, does not include damage to any allied or associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this Product, and does not include labour or parts caused by accident, disaster, negligence, improper installation, broken warranty seals, misuse (e.g. over driving the amplifier or speaker, unstable, unprotected or badly earthed power sources, excessive heat or cold or humidity or inadequate ventilation), or from service or repair which has not been authorized by BishopSound Limited.
The end-user purchaser is liable for the cost of transportation and return of the Product in the original packaging. Any damages incurred during transport are the cost and responsibility of the end-user purchaser.
When purchasing BishopSound Limited products, please keep your receipt of purchase safe and retain all the original packaging, as this validates your warranty.
How To Claim
To qualify for the Lifetime warranty, in the first instance you must contact BishopSound Limited showing proof of purchase and the product code. You must be in possession of the original packing as this has the Serial Number printed on it. You will be asked for the serial number and given a return authorization number (RAN), which is required to progress with your warranty claim.
Any decision made by BishopSound Limited regarding any Lifetime Warranty claim is full and final.
How long is the product covered for?
To help give you an idea of our expected product lifetimes we’ve built a guidance table.
If no proof of purchase available product lifetime will be measured on date of manufacture.
Active Speakers - 5 years
Passive Speakers - 6 years
Power Amplifiers - 6 years
This warranty takes effect from the 1st January 2021 onward. Goods purchased prior to this date were sold with the 12 month warranty which still stands.
Only branded BishopSound Limited Products are included in the Lifetime Guarantee:
For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions
Get in touch with BishopSound today for professional and friendly advice. If you want to send a direct email please use andrew@bishopsound.com or victoria@bishopsound.com.
If you have a question for Andrew use this form or Live Chat for a fast reply.
Our PA helpline is open between 10am and 6pm Monday to Friday on +44(0)1765 698233