DS215-8 8" Designer Series Woofer Speaker 8 Ohm
Cosmetic frame with low profile lip, designed for front
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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.
OPTIMUM CABINET SIZE *
Sealed Volume 0.28 ft.³
Sealed F3 87 Hz
Vented Volume 0.6 ft.
Vented F3 52 Hz
- Enclosure volume/F3s based on BassBox "optimum" calculations
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• 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
• Retains the same "family look" as the popular Dayton Audio DVC Series subwoofers and passive radiators
• Generous Xmax capability encourages use of moderate bass boost to tailor the response
| Speaker Series | Designer Series |
|---|---|
| Model Number | DS215-8 |
| Color | Black |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| UPC | 844632095412 |
| Warranty - Parts | 5 Years |
| Warranty - Labor | 5 Years |
| Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 7.0500 |
| Speaker Type | Woofer |
| Nominal Diameter | 8" |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 80 watts |
| Power Handling (max) | 160 watts |
| Continuous Program Power | -- |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 89.9 dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| 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 |
| Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) | -- |
| 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 |
| Driver's Mechanical Losses (Rms) | -- |
| Cone / Diaphragm Material | Coated Paper |
| Entry / Exit Diameter | -- |
| 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 |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | -- |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | -- |
| Product Weight | -- |
| SKU | 844632095412 |
| Model # | DS215-8 |
| Barcode # | 844632095412 |
| Brand | Dayton Audio |
| Shipping Weight | 3.1330kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.222m |
| Shipping Height | 0.114m |
| Shipping Length | 0.222m |
| Shipping Cubic | 0.005646000m3 |
| Assembled Length | 0.222m |
| Assembled Height | 0.114m |
| Assembled Width | 0.222m |
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