Celestion has announced the debut of the Truvox 0615, a new six-inch mid-bass driver for applications that include replacing six-inch drivers in fixed installations, OEM use in new portable or fixed cabinet construction, improvement upon factory car audio loudspeakers, or virtually any situation where a compact, lightweight driver must perform bass-midrange or even primary woofer duties.
The Truvox 0615 is designed to industry-standard mounting dimensions, making in cabinets, cars, bass amplifiers, recessed wall mounts, and other destinations a drop-in operation. It can serve as the principal woofer in two-way cabinets or as the mid-bass/midrange element in three-way systems.
Impedance is stated as 8 ohm, with power handling of 300 watts continuous and sensitivity of 93 dB, still reproduces sound efficiently when a more modest allotment of power is on offer. A pressed steel basket is designed to enhance energy transfer while saving weight; the unit weighs 1.6 kilograms (3.5 pounds). The ferrite magnet, 1.5-inch round copper voice coil, Kevlar-loaded cone, and M-shaped dual-roll cone surround work are designed to work together to provide fidelity and low distortion, even at extreme excursion. A centrally located vent assists cooling, and front and rear gaskets are included for ease of mounting.
The Truvox 0615 is the first member of a new product family. Truvox was a brand known for its loudspeakers throughout the mid-20th century, and in 1949, purchased the company then known as Rola Celestion. Thus, the Celestion brand adding a broad range of P.A. drivers to its stable. The company will expand the Truvox line throughout 2024 to include eight-, 10-, 12-, and 15-inch sizes.
“This latest incarnation brings the famous Truvox brand back to life in the form of a superior performing sound reinforcement transducer,” says Celestion head of marketing Ken Weller. “The Truvox 0615 meets or exceeds competitors’ specifications in all areas, with greater power handling and at a competitive price.”
