DS315-PR 12" Designer Series Passive Radiator

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The Dayton Audio Passive Radiators are excellent general-purpose passives suitable for replacement or for new construction.

Product Highlights

  • Smooth, low-distortion bass performance
  • Robust construction with high-excursion design
  • Elegant appearance adds class to any project
  • Cosmetic match for Designer Series woofers

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The Dayton Audio Passive Radiators are excellent general-purpose passives suitable for replacement or for new construction. A built-in mass disc offers a good starting point for most designs, and a convenient M5 threaded hole (screw included) allows different types of weights to be added if desired. Cosmetically and mechanically, the passives match the Shielded DVC line of subwoofers, with a poly coated paper cone and medium-roll rubber surround for clean excursion and long life. The possibilities with these passives are endless, from floor standing two-ways to small active/passive subwoofer systems.

Specifications: • Fs: 18.6 Hz • Vas: 162.4 liters • Qms: 4.27 • Cms: 0.5 mm/N • Mms: 147.1g • Rms: 4 kg/s • Sd: 480 sq. cm. • Xmax: 13 mm • Dimensions: Overall diameter: 314, Cutout diameter: 272 mm, Depth: 89 mm.

Note: Adding mass to the passive radiator will decrease Fs and increase Qms.

Tip: As a general rule the passive radiator(s) should be able to move double the volume of air as the active woofer(s)/subwoofer(s) in the system. For example: A passive radiator system for a 12" woofer/subwoofer that has 10mm of X-max would require 2-12" passive radiators with 10mm of X-max. For single passive radiator systems, it is common to use a passive that is larger than the active woofer(s)/subwoofer(s).

Speaker Series Designer Series
Model Number DS315-PR
Color Black
Unit of Measure Each
UPC 844632000416
Warranty - Parts 5 Years
Warranty - Labor 5 Years
Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) 2
Speaker Type Passive Radiator
Nominal Diameter 12"
Power Handling (max) --
Continuous Program Power --
Sensitivity --
Frequency Response --
Voice Coil Diameter --
Magnet Weight --
DC Resistance (Re) --
Voice Coil Inductance (Le) --
Resonant Frequency (Fs) 18.6 Hz
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.27
Electromagnetic Q (Qes) --
Total Q (Qts) --
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) 147.1g
Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) --
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) 0.5 mm/N
Surface Area Of Cone (Sd) 480 cm²
Volume of Displacement (Vd) 622.9 cm³
BL Product (BL) --
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) 162.4 liters
Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) 13 mm
Drivers Mechanical Losses (Rms) 4 kg/s
Cone / Diaphragm Material Coated Paper
Entry / Exit Diameter --
Surround Material Rubber
Voice Coil Wire Material --
Voice Coil Former --
Basket/Frame Material Steel
Magnet Material --
Overall Outside Diameter 314 mm
Overall Depth 89 mm
Baffle Cutout Diameter 272 mm
# Mounting Holes 5
Mounting Hole Diameter --
Bolt Circle Diameter --
Product Weight --
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