Dayton Audio DS215-8 8″ Designer Series Woofer Speaker

Dayton Audio’s Designer Series DS215-8 8″ woofer combines smooth response, excellent bass performance, and a stylish visual presentation.

Impedance (Z)
8 ohms
Power Handling (RMS)
80 Watts
Power Handling (max)
160 watts

€75.95

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Description

Highlights

  • Cosmetic frame with low profile lip, designed for front mounting—no countersinking required!
  • Coated paper cone, half roll rubber surround for durability and accurate reproduction
  • Optimized to yield a low 3 dB down point and high potential output in a reasonably sized cabinet
  • Smooth frequency response and linear roll-off simplify filter design, guaranteeing good results with off-the-shelf crossovers
  • Vented pole piece for minimized power compression and maximized reliability
  • Generous Xmax capability encourages use of moderate bass boost to tailor the response
  • Retains the same “family look” as the popular Dayton Audio DVC Series subwoofers and passive radiators

 

Product details

Dayton Audio DS215-8 8″ Designer Series Woofer Speaker

 

The Designer Series by Dayton Audio was developed specifically with the speaker designer in mind. It is an affordable, attractive line of drivers that puts performance first. Careful engineering ensures that each speaker in the series is capable of handling full rated power at the lowest possible frequencies—without exceeding Xmax.

 

These speakers combine useful performance parameters with elegant style. Carefully optimized to provide superb audio reproduction when incorporated into a wide variety of enclosures and alignments, the Designer Series transducers put a beautiful face on audiophile excellence.

 

Specifications

Article number DS215-8
EAN 0844632095412
Woofer Series Dayton Audio Designer series
Woofer Type Midwoofer
Nominal Diameter 8"
Power Handling (RMS) 80 Watts
Power Handling (max) 160 watts
Impedance (Z) 8 ohms
Sensitivity (SPL at 1m / 2.83V) 89.9 dB
Frequency Response 35 – 4,000 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter 38.5 mm
Magnet Weight 49 oz.
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 ohms
Voice Coil Inductance (Le) 1.25 mH @ 1 kHz
Resonant Frequency (Fs) 34.3 Hz
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.75
Electromagnetic Q (Qes) 0.38
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) 29.7g
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) 0.72 mm/N
Surface Area of Cone (Sd) 211.2 cm²
Volume of Displacement (Vd) 116.2 cm³
BL Product (BL) 9.89 Tm
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) 43.1 liters
Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Cone / Diaphragm Material Coated Paper
Surround Material Rubber
Voice Coil Wire Material Copper
Voice Coil Former Aluminum
Basket / Frame Material Steel
Magnet Material Ferrite
Overall Outside Diameter 216 mm
Overall Depth 95.5 mm
Baffle Cutout Diameter 180 mm
# Mounting Holes 5
Sealed Volume 0.28 ft.³
Sealed F3 87 Hz
Vented Volume 0.6 ft.
Vented F3 52 Hz
Article number DS215-8
EAN 0844632095412
Additional information
Woofer SeriesDayton Audio Designer series
Woofer TypeMidwoofer
Nominal Diameter8″
Power Handling (RMS)80 Watts
Power Handling (max)160 watts
Impedance (Z)8 ohms
Sensitivity (SPL at 1m / 2.83V)89.9 dB
Frequency response35 – 4,000 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter38.5 mm
Magnet Weight49 oz.
DC Resistance (Re)5.8 ohms
Voice Coil Inductance (Le)1.25 mH @ 1 kHz
Resonant Frequency (Fs)34.3 Hz
Mechanical Q (Qms)1.75
Electromagnetic Q (Qes)0.38
Total Q (Qts)0.31
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms)29.7g
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms)0.72 mm/N
Surface Area of Cone (Sd)211.2 cm²
Volume of Displacement (Vd)116.2 cm³
BL Product (BL)9.89 Tm
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas)43.1 liters
Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax)5.5 mm
Cone / Diaphragm MaterialCoated Paper
Surround MaterialRubber
Voice Coil Wire MaterialCopper
Voice Coil FormerAluminum
Basket / Frame MaterialSteel
Magnet MaterialFerrite
Overall Outside Diameter216 mm
Overall Depth95.5 mm
Baffle Cutout Diameter180 mm
# Mounting Holes5
Sealed Volume0.28 ft.³
Sealed F387 Hz
Vented Volume0.6 ft.
Vented F352 Hz
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