Dayton Audio
Dayton Audio - 8" Subwoofer DVC - SD215A-88
Dayton Audio - 8" Subwoofer DVC - SD215A-88
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Description
The Dayton Audio SD215A-88 8" subwoofer speaker is one of the best bang-for-the-buck low frequency drivers available today.
Dayton Audio DVC Series woofers were designed to offer the maximum performance-per-dollar. The speakers feature poly coated paper cones, wide rubber surrounds, large voice coils, vented pole pieces, and bumped back plates. Their healthy Xmax, long-throw construction, and dual voice coils make them perfect for any economical yet high-performing subwoofer speaker system.
Features
- Works equally well in sealed or vented enclosures
- Attractive gasket-less design
- Long-life rubber surround for years of reliable service
- Excellent bottom octave performance
Specifications
Specifications
General
| Driver type | Subwoofer |
|---|---|
| Nominal size | 8" |
| Nominal impedance | 8+8Ω |
| Series | DVC Subwoofer |
| Power handling (RMS) | 80 W |
| Power handling (program) | 160 W |
| Sensitivity | 85.9 dB |
| Frequency range | 31 – 2,500 Hz |
| Suggested alignment | Either |
Thiele/Small parameters
| Resonant frequency (Fs) | 31 Hz |
|---|---|
| DC resistance (Re) | 3.2 Ω |
| Voice coil inductance (Le) | 1.16 mH |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.1 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.45 |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.39 |
| Equivalent volume (Vas) | 38.2 L |
| Compliance (Cms) | 0.62 mm/N |
| Moving mass (Mms) | 42.4 g |
| Mechanical resistance (Rms) | 2.664 kg/s |
| Force factor (Bl) | 7.7 T·m |
| Effective piston area (Sd) | 208.7 cm² |
| Linear excursion (Xmax, one-way) | 6 mm |
| Displacement volume (Vd) | 125.2 cm³ |
| Efficiency bandwidth product (EBP) | 68.89 |
Motor
| Voice coil wire | Copper |
|---|
Mounting
| Overall diameter | 216 mm |
|---|---|
| Cutout diameter | 180 mm |
| Mounting depth | 95 mm |
| Flange thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Bolt circle diameter | 206.4 mm |
| Mounting holes | 5 |
| Mounting hole diameter | 4.3 mm |
| Voice coil diameter | 38.5 mm |
Materials
| Cone | Coated Paper |
|---|---|
| Surround | Rubber |
| Voice coil former | Aluminium |
| Basket | Steel |
| Magnet | Ferrite |
- Xmax is quoted one-way (peak), not peak-to-peak.
- Sensitivity measured at 1W/1m.
- Re, Le, Bl and sensitivity are quoted with the two voice coils wired in parallel (4 Ω).
Downloads
- SD215A-88 Specification Sheet
- SD215A-88 Data Files
- SD215A-88 Cutout & Recess Template (NB Audio) Every figure is straight off Dayton Audio's own spec sheet. Check it against your driver before you cut.
Where do these figures come from? See the source of each one
