Dayton Audio DC380-8 15 Classic Woofer
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The Dayton Audio Classic Series 15 woofer is excellent as a replacement driver or for new system design and construction. The versatile set of parameters makes it suitable for sealed or vented enclosure designs. Highlights * Treated paper cone provides smooth response and low energy storage * Aluminum former vented pole piece and porous dustcap for high power handling * Large diameter flat spider and healthy Xmax for clean bass * Bring those old vintage speakers back to life Product Details Dayton Audio DC380-8 15 Classic Woofer Dayton Audio Classic Series woofers are excellent for use as replacement speakers or for new loudspeaker system design and construction. The DC380-8 15 woofer has developed quite a reputation for having the best bang-for-the-buck performance and value available anywhere. Smooth frequency response and extended bass performance make this driver ideal for use in large format two-way and classic three-way loudspeaker designs. A Qts of 0.35 allows the DC300-8 to work well in both sealed and ported speaker enclosures. A non-pressed treated paper cone allows for smooth frequency response while the high temperature aluminum voice coil and vented pole piece combine to increase power handling without compression. Longevity is ensured with the use of a rubber surround treated cloth dust cap and an extended bump plate. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Diameter 15 Power Handling (RMS) 100 Watts Power Handling (max) 200 Watts Impedance 8 ohms Frequency Response 20 to 1500 Hz Sensitivity 91.8 dB 2.83V/1m Voice Coil Diameter 2 THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS Resonant Frequency (Fs) 18.8 Hz DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 ohms Voice Coil Inductance (Le) 3.09 mH Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.87 Electromagnetic Q (Qes) 0.34 Total Q (Qts) 0.30 Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) 13.82 ft.³ Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) 0.39 mm/N BL Product (BL) 20.4 Tm Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) 182.9g Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.35 mm Surface Area of Cone (Sd) 834.7 cm² MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION Cone Material Treated Paper Surround Material Rubber Voice Coil Wire Material Copper Voice Coil Former Aluminum Basket / Frame Material Steel Magnet Material Ferrite MOUNTING INFORMATION Overall Outside Diameter 15.16 Baffle Cutout Diameter 13.74 Depth 6.38 Bolt Circle Diameter 14.37 # Mounting Holes 8 OPTIMUM CABINET SIZE (DETERMINED USING BASSBOX 6 PRO HIGH FIDELITY SUGGESTION) Sealed Volume 2 ft.³ Sealed F3 53 Hz Vented Volume 5.27 ft.³ Vented F3 32 Hz
Dayton Audio DC380-8 15 Classic Woofer
The Dayton Audio Classic Series 15 woofer is excellent as a replacement driver or for new system design and construction. The versatile set of parameters makes it suitable for sealed or vented enclosure designs. Highlights * Treated paper cone provides smooth response and low energy storage * Aluminum former, vented pole piece, and porous dustcap for high power handling * Large diameter flat spider and healthy Xmax for clean bass * Bring those old vintage speakers back to life Product Details Dayton Audio DC380-8 15 Classic Woofer Dayton Audio Classic Series woofers are excellent for use as replacement speakers or for new loudspeaker system design and construction. The DC380-8 15 woofer has developed quite a reputation for having the best bang-for-the-buck performance and value available anywhere. Smooth frequency response and extended bass performance make this driver ideal for use in large format two-way and classic three-way loudspeaker designs. A Qts of 0.35 allows the DC300-8 to work well in both sealed and ported speaker enclosures. A non-pressed treated paper cone allows for smooth frequency response, while the high temperature aluminum voice coil and vented pole piece combine to increase power handling without compression. Longevity is ensured with the use of a rubber surround, treated cloth dust cap, and an extended bump plate.
