Excel Graphene W12CY004

Excel Graphene W12CY004 (E0070-08)

The new W12CY004 (E0070-08) is a state-of-the-art mini woofer and midrange speaker in our Excel-Graphene series, upgraded with a magnet system with a new combination of copper rings and caps, optimised for lower distortion through better linearity and symmetry, and a new voice coil with titanium former. It is a successor to E0021-08S from SEAS.

Here is the datasheet for the new driver: W12CY004

High purity Graphene, which is a nano-material with special properties, is added to the surface treatment. Please see our white paper for details. (Chinese version: CN).

Low mechanical and electromagnetic damping ensure high quality reproduction of even the finest micro details in music. At the same time, the high-performance titanium voice coil former and its connection to the cone has very high powerhandling, suitable for modern amplifiers (e.g. Class-D). The driver has exceptionally high dynamic capability, which the light and stiff and well-damped magnesium cone converts into clean and undistorted sound. Therefore, the driver is designed with dynamic precision in mind for truthful reproduction of high-resolution sound.

SEAS historiebok (norsk)

We have published a book titled: SEAS Fabrikkers historie (The History of SEAS Fabrikker), and it covers ca. the years 1950-2020. The book is in Norwegian. You can buy the book from 1) Audiatur Bokhandel AS, 2) daCapo HiFi AS or 3) at the Moss By- og Industrimuseum.

Excel Nextel W12CY006

Excel Nextel W12CY006 (E0091-08)

The new W12CY006 (E0091-08) is the second product recently launched into our updated Nextel Excel series, which brings the newly updated linear low-distortion magnet system design with titanium voice coil former into this series. It is a successor to the famous W12CY003 (E0044-08S). The new driver continues our high-end paper cone heritage with the 2-layer Nextel coating technology and as a special feature, the W12 also has a new edge coating. With the smooth frequency response, it is suitable as a dedicated midrange in a 3-way design.

Here is the datasheet for the new driver: W12CY006

The W12CY006 is featured with an edge-coating on the surround. It maintains a smooth response with no disturbances in the critical midrange and a roll-off profile allowing simple crossover networks to be used. In principle with the high bandwidth allowing for simple electrical 1. order crossovers.

The motor-design represents the state-of-the-art regarding linearity and low distortion. Low mechanical and electromagnetic damping ensure high quality reproduction of even the finest micro details in music. At the same time, the high-performance titanium voice coil former and its connection to the cone has very high power-handling, suitable for modern amplifiers (e.g. Class-D).

The W12CY006 has what listeners will experience as improved dynamic headroom, with the ability to keep focus when playing loud passages. Overall, the W12CY006 provides a remarkable balance, with a synergy of resolution of details and a non-aggressive presentation.

The color of the new coating is a bit lighter than previous designs and it now matches the color of our Excel Graphene products, such that paper and magnesium cone drivers can be combined in one loudspeaker design.

Excel Nextel W18NX003

Excel Nextel W18NX003 (E0096-08)

The new W18NX003 (E0096-08) continues our high-end paper cone heritage with the 2-layer Nextel coating technology and brings the newly updated linear low-distortion magnet system design for maximum sound quality into our range of paper cone woofers. It is a successor to the famous W18NX001 (E0042-08) from SEAS.

Here is the datasheet for the new driver: W18NX003

The Nextel coating was first introduced at the CES Show 2005, in the W15LY001 and W18NX001, and instantly received appraisal for its natural and pleasant sound quality. The two layers are completely different, with a base-layer underneath and a topcoat applied in a second operation. The result is a cone which is a bit heavier than a classical paper cone, but the damping properties are unparalleled.

The W18NX001 maintains a smooth response with no disturbances in the critical midrange and a roll-off profile allowing simple crossover networks to be used.

The motor-design represents the state-of-the-art regarding linearity and low distortion. Low mechanical and electromagnetic damping ensure high quality reproduction of even the finest micro details in music. At the same time, the high-performance titanium voice coil former and its connection to the cone has very high power-handling, suitable for modern amplifiers (e.g. Class-D).

The W18NX003 has what listeners will experience as improved dynamic headroom, with the ability to keep focus in loud passages.

Overall, the W18NX003 provides a remarkable balance, with a synergy of resolution of details and a non-aggressive presentation.

The color of the new coating is a bit lighter than previous designs and it now matches the color of our Excel Graphene products, such that paper and magnesium cone drivers can be combined in one loudspeaker.