18 Sound 8NM610 8inch neodymium high midrange frequency transducer designed 8Ohm

If you're aiming to unlock uncompromising clarity and power in your next speaker build or upgrade—especially for line arrays or horn-loaded systems—the 18 Sound 8NM610 is the component that elevates your audio performance from “good” to unmistakably professional-grade. This 8-inch neodymium midrange transducer is engineered for sound designers, installers, and audio enthusiasts who demand high SPL, low distortion, and reliability in every environment.

Designed around a cast aluminum sealed basket, this unit is purpose-built for horn-loaded and direct radiating applications. Every part of its construction—from the optimized back cavity volume to the powerful heat-dissipating frame—supports maximum output and long-term stability, even under extreme load.

At the heart of the 8NM610 is its oversized neodymium external magnet, delivering higher flux density and cleaner motor control than traditional under-pole designs. Pair that with a flux-stabilizing copper ring, and you get incredibly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion—exactly what professionals need for articulate, high-definition midrange reproduction.

The curvilinear cone, crafted from high-damping wood pulp, ensures linear, natural response across the entire midrange. Meanwhile, the 75mm ISV (Interleaved Sandwich Voice Coil)—with windings inside and outside the fiberglass former—produces a perfectly balanced, highly linear motor assembly capable of handling 400W AES with ease.

And because real-world applications aren't always climate-controlled, 18 Sound provides humidity-block cone treatment and corrosion-resistant coatings on all plates. Whether outdoors, on tour, or in fixed installations, this transducer is built to survive—and perform.

Key Features

• 104 dB SPL sensitivity (1W/1m, free air)
  
  
• 75mm (3") ISV voice coil for extreme linearity
  
  
• 400W AES power handling
  
  
• High-force neodymium motor assembly
  
  
• Copper ring for reduced distortion and stabilized impedance
  
  
• Sealed basket for optimized horn and line array applications
  
  
• Weather-resistant cone and corrosion-resistant structure
  
  
• Ideal for high-SPL, high-fidelity midrange applications
  
  

If you want to hear the precision, power, and purity of this driver for yourself, drop by VIP PRO AUDIO shop—we’d love to let you experience its performance up close and guide you through how it can elevate your next audio project.