Description
The SB Acoustics SB21RDCN-C000-4 is a 21 mm fabric ring dome tweeter with a neodymium magnet and a compact faceplate, designed to deliver exceptional off-axis response, smooth treble, and high sensitivity in a small, high-performance package.
It’s the neodymium version of the SB21RDC-C000-4, offering similar sonic performance but in a smaller footprint — ideal for narrow baffles, MTM speakers, or space-constrained designs.
Features
- Non-resonant diaphragm design for minimum high frequency break-up
- Copper cap for reduced voice coil inductance and minimum phase shift
- Compact low distortion neodymium motor system
- Non-resonant rear chamber with optimized damping for improved dynamics
- CCAW voice coil for low moving mass
- Long life silver lead wires
- Low resonance frequency
Specs
- Nominal Impedance 4 Ω
- DC resistance, Re 3.1 Ω
- Voice coil inductance, Le 0.04 mH
- Effective piston area, Sd 4.6 cm2
- Voice coil diameter 20.4 mm
- Voice coil height 1.5 mm
- Air gap height 2.0 mm
- Linear coil travel (p-p) 0.5 mm
- Moving mass incl. air, Mms 0.25 g
- Free air resonance, Fs 850 Hz
- Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 89.5 dB
- Mechanical Q-factor, Qms 2.71
- Electrical Q-factor, Qes 2.45
- Total Q-factor, Qts 1.28
- Force factor, Bl 1.3 Tm
- Rated power handling* 40 W
- Magnetic flux density 0.9 T
- Magnet weight 0.01 kg
- Net weight 0.06 kg
* IEC 268-5, high-pass Butterworth, 2600 Hz, 12 dB/oct.
✅ Highlights
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Wide and even dispersion – excellent for wide sweet spots and off-axis listening
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Compact faceplate (72 mm) – great for tight driver spacing or modern narrow cabinets
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Smooth and detailed treble – avoids harshness, well-suited for long listening sessions
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Low Fs (~1.1 kHz) – crossover flexibility, even as low as ~1.8 kHz with proper slope
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Neodymium motor – compact without sacrificing magnetic strength
🛠️ Crossover Tips
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Recommended crossover point: 1.8–2.5 kHz
(Use 4th-order slopes if crossing close to 1.8 kHz)
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Great pairings:
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SB13PFC25-4 – 5″ paper cone woofer
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SB15NRXC30-4 – 5.5″ woofer
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SB17NRX2C35-4 – 6.5″ woofer
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Ideal for MTM, bookshelf, or compact 2-way speaker designs
⚖️ Comparison: SB21RDCN vs SB21RDC
Feature |
SB21RDCN-C000-4 |
SB21RDC-C000-4 |
Magnet Type |
Neodymium |
Ferrite |
Faceplate Size |
72 mm (compact) |
104 mm |
Fs |
~1.1 kHz |
~1.0–1.2 kHz |
Sensitivity |
~90–91 dB |
~90 dB |
Best Use Case |
Compact / MTM speakers |
Standard baffle designs |
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