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DAEX32Q-4 Dual Steel Spring Balanced Exciter 32mm 20W 4 Ohm
MSRP: $32.99
Quick Overview
The Dayton Audio DAEX32Q-4 balanced exciter transforms rigid surfaces into full-range sound sources, creating audio that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Its dual-suspension system maintains controlled pistonic movement, even when mounted vertically, while the 32 mm voice coil and powerful neodymium motor provide strong output and reliable heat handling. A removable mounting pad with pre-applied 3M VHB adhesive enables clean attachment to smooth surfaces, and two screw holes offer a secure option for challenging materials. The DAEX32Q-4 is an excellent choice for inventive sound projects and discreet speaker installations.Product Highlights
- Dual steel spider design to better support the large neodymium motor
- 32 mm two layer voice coil for high, 20 watts RMS, power handling
- Removable mounting pad with 3M VHB adhesive or screw-mounting capability/li>
- Efficient neodymium motor minimizes size while allowing high output capability
- Converts rigid surfaces into fully hidden speakers
- 4 ohm impedance to make the most out of small class D amplifiers
Product Manuals / Spec Sheets / Downloads
Dayton Audio DAEX32Q-4 Specification SheetBuying Options
The Dayton Audio DAEX32Q-4 balanced exciter offers a creative way to deliver sound where conventional speakers cannot be used. By energizing the surface it is mounted to, it turns rigid panels into full-range sound sources that disappear visually while remaining acoustically active. This makes it well suited for designs where aesthetics, integration, or novelty are priorities.
Its dual-suspension system stabilizes motion and promotes controlled pistonic behavior, even when mounted vertically or on difficult surfaces. This stability supports clearer output and long-term reliability. A high-strength neodymium motor combined with a 32 mm voice coil provides strong output capability and dependable thermal handling, making this model a practical choice for extended playback or demanding projects driven by compact amplifiers.
Installation flexibility is built in. The removable mounting pad includes pre-applied 3M VHB adhesive for use on smooth surfaces, while two screw holes allow secure fastening to rough or textured surfaces. Once installed, the DAEX32Q-4 can excite surfaces such as furniture panels, display components, architectural structures, or other rigid substrates, opening up a wide range of design options beyond visible speaker formats.
This exciter is a great choice for installations with limited space or where the speaker is meant to be integrated directly into the structure. It is ideal for kiosks, hidden audio systems, themed displays, exhibits, signage, and experimentation within DIY audio. Used individually or in groups, it offers a highly adaptable way to create immersive sound that originates from unexpected places.
Note: An exciter's frequency response and sensitivity are completely dependent on the exciter's designated surface. Thinner, smaller materials will tend to be louder and create a mid/tweeter response. Thicker, larger materials (with multiple exciters) will be slightly quieter but result in a more full-range sound.
Specifications:
• Power handling: 20 watts RMS, 40 watts peak
• VCdia: 32 mm
• Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
• Re: 3.2 ohms
• Le: 0.22 mH
• Fs: 320 Hz
• Dimensions: 2.38" (60.5 mm) dia. x 0.95" (23.75 mm) H
• Mounting Pad/Adhesive dimensions: 1.26" (32 mm) diameter
• Weight: 133.2 grams.
To learn more about Dayton Audio Exciters, and for help on which Exciter is right for you, check out Dayton Audio's Understanding and Using Dayton Audio Exciters Buyer's Guide.
| Model Number | DAEX32Q-4 |
| Color | Silver |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| UPC | 848791001970 |
| Warranty - Parts | 5 Years |
| Warranty - Labor | 5 Years |
| Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 0.3 |
| Speaker Type | Exciter |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 20 watts |
| Power Handling (max) | 40 watts |
| Continuous Program Power | -- |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | -- |
| Frequency Response | -- |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 32 mm |
| Magnet Weight | -- |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 3.2 ohms |
| Voice Coil Inductance (Le) | 0.22 mH |
| Resonant Frequency (Fs) | 320 Hz |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | -- |
| Electromagnetic Q (Qes) | -- |
| Total Q (Qts) | -- |
| Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) | -- |
| Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) | -- |
| Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) | -- |
| Surface Area Of Cone (Sd) | -- |
| Volume of Displacement (Vd) | -- |
| BL Product (BL) | -- |
| Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) | -- |
| Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) | -- |
| Drivers Mechanical Losses (Rms) | -- |
| Entry / Exit Diameter | -- |
| Surround Material | -- |
| Voice Coil Wire Material | -- |
| Voice Coil Former | -- |
| Basket/Frame Material | -- |
| Magnet Material | -- |
| Overall Outside Diameter | 60.50 mm dia. x 19.9 mm H |
| Overall Depth | -- |
| Baffle Cutout Diameter | -- |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | -- |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | -- |
| Product Weight | -- |