Designer DS215-8 Bass-midwoofer

75.95

  • 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
  • Description

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

    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
    Shipping & Delivery
    USPS Fast Shipping