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RS180S-8 7" Reference Shielded Woofer 8 Ohm
Quick Overview
The Dayton Audio Reference Series sets a new standard of value in high-performance loudspeaker drivers. Utilizing a low-distortion motor system with two short-circuit paths and a rigid aluminum cone, the Reference Series can outperform drivers that cost several times the price.Product Highlights
- Long-excursion motor and suspension for strong bass performance
- Subtle yet high-tech look makes a bold cosmetic statement
- Ultra-low stray magnetic field allows extremely close proximity to CRTs
Product Manuals / Spec Sheets / Downloads
Dayton Audio RS180S-8 Specification SheetDayton Audio RS180S-8 Data Files
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The Dayton Audio Reference Series sets a new standard of value in high-performance loudspeaker drivers. Utilizing a low-distortion motor system with two short-circuit paths and a rigid aluminum cone, the Reference Series can outperform drivers that cost several times the price. Their low-distortion characteristics and high excursion capabilities provide exceptional clarity, detail, and dynamics. Woofers feature a shielded motor system, black anodized cone, heavy-duty 6-hole cast frame, low-loss rubber surround, and solid aluminum phase plug.
OPTIMUM CABINET SIZE *
Sealed Volume 0.17 ft.³
Sealed F3 99 Hz
Vented Volume 0.49 ft.³
Vented F3 56 Hz
* Enclosure volume/F3s based on BassBox "optimum" calculations
| Speaker Series | Reference Series |
| Model Number | RS180S-8 |
| Color | Black |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| UPC | 844632000331 |
| Warranty - Parts | 5 Years |
| Warranty - Labor | 5 Years |
| Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 5.5 |
| Speaker Type | Woofer |
| Nominal Diameter | 7" |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 60 watts |
| Power Handling (max) | 120 watts |
| Continuous Program Power | -- |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 86.9 dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Frequency Response |
41 - 3 600 Hz |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 25 mm |
| Magnet Weight | -- |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.4 ohms |
| Voice Coil Inductance (Le) | 0.79 mH @ 1 kHz |
| Resonant Frequency (Fs) | 37.7 Hz |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 1.45 |
| Electromagnetic Q (Qes) | 0.49 |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.36 |
| Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) | 17g |
| Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) | -- |
| Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) | 1.05 mm/N |
| Surface Area Of Cone (Sd) | 124.7 cm² |
| Volume of Displacement (Vd) | 74.8 cm³ |
| BL Product (BL) | 7.28 Tm |
| Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 23 liters |
| Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 6.0 mm |
| Drivers Mechanical Losses (Rms) | -- |
| Cone / Diaphragm Material | Black Anodized Aluminum Cone |
| Entry / Exit Diameter | -- |
| Surround Material | Rubber |
| Voice Coil Wire Material | Copper |
| Voice Coil Former | Aluminum |
| Basket/Frame Material | Cast Aluminum |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite |
| Overall Outside Diameter | 180.5 mm |
| Overall Depth | 98 mm |
| Baffle Cutout Diameter | 146 mm |
| # Mounting Holes | 6 |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | -- |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | -- |
| Product Weight | -- |