Visaton SL 87 FE 8 Ohm, 3.4 Inch, Full Range Speaker
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The SL 87 FE uses a large ferrite magnet, plastic cone and rubber surround for balanced music and speech reproduction. It handles 10 W rated power at 8 Ω, with an 87 dB sensitivity. Compared with the neodymium SL 87 ND, this version is heavier and deeper, with its own enclosure parameters and frequency response.
Typical applications
- Small hi-fi systems
- Speaker columns
Full specifications
| Rated power | 10 W |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 15 W |
| Nominal impedance | 8 Ω |
| Frequency response (−10 dB) | 75–18000 Hz |
| Mean sound pressure level | 87 dB (1 W/1 m) |
| Resonance frequency fs | 120 Hz |
| Height of front pole-plate | 2.5 mm |
| Voice coil diameter | 20 mm |
| Height of winding | 6 mm |
| Cut-out | 80 mm |
| Net weight | 0.486 kg |
| D.C. resistance Rdc | 7.2 Ω |
| Mechanical Q factor Qms | 3.3 |
| Electrical Q factor Qes | 0.82 |
| Total Q factor Qts | 0.65 |
| Equivalent volume Vas | 1.53 l |
| Effective piston area Sd | 37.3 cm² |
| Dynamically moved mass Mms | 2.4 g |
| Force factor Bxl | 3.95 Tm |
| Terminals | 4.8 x 0.8 mm (+)/2.8 x 0.8 mm (-) |
| Protective system | IP64 — front side in a sealed enclosure |
| Temperature range | −40 to 80 °C |
Dimensions and drawings

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Installation and cabinet guidance
Allow for an 80 mm opening and 84.4 mm square frame. Leave room for the 49 mm overall depth, large rear magnet and projecting connectors. Support the heavier 486 g assembly on a rigid panel.
Seal the mounting joint into a sealed enclosure and protect the rear and terminals from moisture. IP64 applies to the front only; adhesive and a front grille may be needed to complete the seal.
Use an amplifier suitable for the 8 Ω load and follow the polarity marks. Check blade width and thickness before choosing connectors, insulate the connections and secure the wiring clear of the moving parts.
Use this impedance version’s enclosure parameters when developing a cabinet, and test the response at the intended listening level. Allow for the volume occupied by the driver and keep damping material clear of the cone and terminals.
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