DC380-8 15" Classic Woofer 8 Ohm

Quick Overview

The Dayton Audio Classic Series 15" woofer is excellent as a replacement driver or for new system design and construction. The versatile set of parameters makes it suitable for sealed or vented enclosure designs.

Product Highlights

  • Treated paper cone provides smooth response and low energy storage
  • Aluminum former, vented pole piece, and porous dustcap for high power handling
  • Large diameter flat spider and healthy Xmax for clean bass

Product Manuals / Spec Sheets / Downloads

Dayton Audio DC380-8 Specification Sheet
Dayton Audio DC380-8 Data Files

Buying Options

Dayton Audio Classic Series woofers are excellent for use as replacement speakers or for new loudspeaker system design and construction. The DC380-8 15" woofer has developed quite a reputation for having the best bang-for-the-buck performance and value available anywhere. Smooth frequency response and extended bass performance make this driver ideal for use in large format two-way and classic three-way loudspeaker designs. A Qts of 0.35 allows the DC300-8 to work well in both sealed and ported speaker enclosures.

A non-pressed treated paper cone allows for smooth frequency response, while the high temperature aluminum voice coil and vented pole piece combine to increase power handling without compression. Longevity is ensured with the use of a rubber surround, treated cloth dust cap, and an extended bump plate.

OPTIMUM CABINET SIZE *

Sealed Volume 2 ft.³
Sealed F3 53 Hz
Vented Volume 5.27 ft.³
Vented F3 32 Hz
* Enclosure volume/F3s based on BassBox "optimum" calculations

Speaker Series Classic Series
Model Number DC380-8
Color Black
Unit of Measure Each
UPC 844632000287
Warranty - Parts 5 Years
Warranty - Labor 5 Years
Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) 11.5
Speaker Type Woofer
Nominal Diameter 15"
Power Handling (RMS) 100 watts
Power Handling (max) 200 watts
Continuous Program Power --
Impedance 8 ohms
Sensitivity 91.8 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Frequency Response 20 - 1,500 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter 51 mm
Magnet Weight --
DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 ohms
Voice Coil Inductance (Le) 3.09 mH @ 1 kHz
Resonant Frequency (Fs) 18.8 Hz
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.87
Electromagnetic Q (Qes) 0.34
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) 182.9g
Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) --
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) 0.39 mm/N
Surface Area Of Cone (Sd) 834.7 cm²
Volume of Displacement (Vd) 363.1 cm³
BL Product (BL) 20.4 Tm
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) 391.4 liters
Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.35 mm
Drivers Mechanical Losses (Rms) --
Cone / Diaphragm Material Treated 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 385 mm
Overall Depth 162 mm
Baffle Cutout Diameter 349 mm
# Mounting Holes 8
Mounting Hole Diameter --
Bolt Circle Diameter --
Product Weight --
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