DAYTON AUDIO DC380-8 Woofer Speaker Driver

The Dayton Audio DC380-8 is a 15" (Ø38.1cm) woofer from the Classic series, designed both for replacing vintage drivers and for designing new high-fidelity loudspeakers. Compatible with an 8Ω load, it handles 100W RMS continuous power (200W max) and offers a sensitivity of 91.8dB (2.83V/1m) with an extended frequency response from 20Hz to 1500Hz. It features a treated paper cone for smooth response and low energy storage, combined with a rubber surround, a treated cloth dust cap, a 50.8mm copper voice coil mounted on a high-temperature aluminum former, and a powerful ferrite motor. Its vented pole piece, extended back plate, and significant 4.35mm linear excursion help improve power handling and reduce thermal compression. With an exceptionally low resonant frequency of 18.8Hz, a BL factor of 20.4 T·m, a cone area of 834.7cm², and a Qts of 0.30, the DC380-8 is particularly versatile and suitable for both sealed and bass-reflex enclosures. Its steel frame with 8 mounting points, 349mm cutout diameter, and 162mm mounting depth make it an excellent choice for building large two- or three-way speakers capable of delivering deep, dynamic, and perfectly controlled bass.