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Overview
LF DriverPW series
CIARE
CIARE PW455
CIARE PW455 is a 18" 4 ohm LF driver rated at 1800W RMS. The validated T/S data includes Fs 35Hz, Qts 0.24, Vas 236L, Xmax 8.5mm, sensitivity 98.3dB, plus 984cm³ Vd and 146 EBP. bits tracks vendor pricing, datasheet links, simulator import data, and similar drivers from the same loudspeaker database.
Size
18"
Impedance
4Ω
RMS Power
1800W
Sensitivity
98.3dB
100.0dBmanufacturer; using T/S-derived value (1.7dB delta).
EBP
146
Vented alignment
Vd
984cm³
Datasheet traces
Frequency and impedance curves traced from the manufacturer PDF.
frequency response240 ptsp1medium
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frequency response
Frequency response
240 plotted pointsMedium confidence1,465 selected pixels of 1,977
T/S Parameters
Valid
Fs35Hz
Qts0.24
Qes0.24
Qms19.9
Vas236.0L
Re3.2Ω
Le1.03mH
BL21.8Tm
Sd1158cm²
Mms164g
Xmax8.5mm
SPL98dB
Power1800W
Power Nominal900W
Impedance4Ω
F Low35Hz
F High1200Hz
Voice Coil100mm
Pricing & availability
Price definitionsVendor offers
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Updated 11 Sept 2026· 4Ω
Source: inc VAT · 20%
£220.20
inc VAT
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Dimensions & Physical
Weight12.9kg
Diameter460.0mm
Overall Depth190.0mm
Cutout Diameter416.0mm
Bolt Circle Diameter440.0mm
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