• Cosmetic frame with low profile lip, designed for front ing-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.

Quick Overview Although its true that the Dayton Audio Designer Series DS175-8 is a nice looking and well thought-out 6-1/2" woofer, its ability to handle full rated power down to 39 Hz without exceeding Xmax is very impressive! Product Highlights 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 Vented pole piece for minimized power compression and maximized reliability Smooth frequency response and linear roll-off simplify filter design, guaranteeing good results with off-the-shelf crossovers Optimized to yield a low 3 dB down point and high potential output in a reasonably sized cabinet Coated paper cone, half roll rubber surround for durability and accurate reproduction Cosmetic frame with low profile lip, designed for front ing—no countersinking required! Product Manuals / Spec Sheets / Downloads Dayton Audio DS175-8 Specification Sheet Dayton Audio DS175-8 Data Files AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to FacebookFacebook Share to TwitterTwitter Share to MoreAddThis Product Description 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. OPTIMUM CABINET SIZE * Sealed Volume 0.1 ft.³ Sealed F3 106 Hz Vented Volume 0.2 ft.³ Vented F3 67 Hz * Enclosure volume/F3s based on BassBox "optimum" calculations Product Details Speaker Series Designer Series Model Number DS175-8 List Price $46.99 Color Black Unit of Measure Each UPC 844632095405 Warranty - Parts 5 Years Warranty - Labor 5 Years Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) 4.95 Speaker Type Woofer Nominal Diameter 6.50" Power Handling (RMS) 70 watts Power Handling (max) 140 watts Continuous Program Power -- Impedance 8 ohms Sensitivity 87.7 dB @ 2.83V/1m Frequency Response 40 - 4 500 Hz Voice Coil Diameter 35.5 mm Magnet Weight 33 oz. DC Resistance (Re) 5.7 ohms Voice Coil Inductance (Le) 1.06 mH @ 1 kHz Resonant Frequency (Fs) 37 Hz Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.63 Electromagnetic Q (Qes) 0.32 Total Q (Qts) 0.27 Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) 26g Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) -- Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) 0.71 mm/N Surface Area Of Cone (Sd) 128.7 cm² Volume of Displacement (Vd) 67.6 cm³ BL Product (BL) 10.4 Tm Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) 17 liters Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.25 mm Drivers Mechanical Losses (Rms) -- Cone / Diaphragm Material Coated 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 175.6 mm Overall Depth 80.6 mm Baffle Cutout Diameter 144 mm # ing Holes 5 ing Hole Diameter -- Bolt Circle Diameter -- Product Weight --