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Visaton SL 83 4 Ohm, 3.3 Inch, Full Range Speaker

Part number: 2278

A compact 4 Ω driver with a plastic cone for demanding built-in audio applications.

Type
Full-range driver
Connection
4 Ω
Power / taps
8 W
Frequency range
130–16000 Hz
Format
8 cm
Fitting / feature
72 mm cut-out
ex VAT
£17.66 inc VAT
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Description

The SL 83 uses an 8 cm round cone in an 80 mm square frame. Its robust construction and wide operating-temperature range suit equipment and vehicle sound systems, including component use in acoustic vehicle alerting systems.

Typical applications

  • Vehicle sound and alert-system development
  • Robust built-in speech and column loudspeakers
Full specifications
SL 83 · 4 Ω
Rated power8 W
Nominal impedance4 Ω
Mean sound pressure level88 dB (1 W/1 m)
Resonance frequency fs250 Hz
Height of front pole-plate3 mm
Voice coil diameter16.5 mm
Height of winding4.6 mm
Cutout diameter72 mm
Net weight252 g
Connections4.8 x 0.8/2.8 x 0.8 mm
Protective systemIPX5 / IPX7
Temperature range−40 to +105 °C
Frequency response130–16000 Hz
Dimensions and drawings
SL 83 · 4 Ω · part 2278 — Dimension drawing

Dimension drawing · Open original image

Installation and cabinet guidance

Check the 72 mm cut-out, square frame and fixing dimensions against the drawing.

Connect to a suitable 4 Ω amplifier through the 4.8 × 0.8 mm and 2.8 × 0.8 mm terminals; provide strain relief.

Preserve the mounting seal and protect rear wiring for the environment. Visaton lists IPX5 and IPX7 for the component; the completed equipment requires its own environmental and system assessment.

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