Product description
 
Great looks, high efficiency, and clean bass are notable attributes of Dayton Audio's Designer Series DS315-8 12" woofer.
 
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 DS315-8 12" 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 - DS315-8
Woofer Series - Designer Series
Woofer Type - Midwoofer
Nominal Diameter - 12"
Power Handling (RMS) - 120 watts
Power Handling (max) - 240 watts
Impedance (Z) - 8 ohms
Sensitivity - 91 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Frequency Response - 25 - 2,500 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter - 49.5 mm
Magnet Weight - 77 oz.
DC Resistance (Re) - 6.1 ohms
Voice Coil Inductance (Le) - 1.43 mH @ 1 kHz
Resonant Frequency (Fs) - 24.2 Hz
Mechanical Q (Qms) - 1.79
Electromagnetic Q (Qes) - 0.37
Total Q (Qts) - 0.31
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) - 97.4g
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) - 0.44 mm/N
Surface Area of Cone (Sd) - 506.7 cm²
Volume of Displacement (Vd) - 276.7 cm³
BL Product (BL) - 15.6 Tm
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) - 159 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 -314 mm
Overall Depth -130 mm
Baffle Cutout Diameter - 272 mm
# Mounting Holes - 5
Sealed Volume - 0.93 ft.³
Sealed F3 - 60 Hz
Vented Volume - 1.9 ft.³
Vented F3 - 37 Hz