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DSA175-8 6-1/2" Designer Series Aluminum Cone Woofer 8 Ohm
Quick Overview
Although its true that the Dayton Audio Designer Series DSA175-8 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
- Cosmetic frame with low profile lip, designed for front mounting—no countersinking required!
- Low distortion motor system with copper shorting ring
- Black anodized aluminum cone, half roll rubber surround for durability and accurate reproduction
- Optimized to yield the smallest possible box volume and lowest 3 dB down point
- 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
- Retains the same "family look" as the popular Dayton Audio DVC Series subwoofers and passive radiators
Product Manuals / Spec Sheets / Downloads
Dayton Audio DSA175-8 Specification SheetDayton Audio DSA175-8 Data Files
Buying Options
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 0.17 ft.³
Sealed F3 112 Hz
Vented Volume 0.19 ft.³
Vented F3 71 Hz
* Enclosure volume/F3s based on BassBox "optimum" calculations
Check out this DSA175-8 review!
| Speaker Series | Designer Series |
| Model Number | DSA175-8 |
| Color | Black |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| UPC | 848791002410 |
| Warranty - Parts | 5 Years |
| Warranty - Labor | 5 Years |
| Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 5.15 |
| Speaker Type | Woofer |
| Nominal Diameter | 6.50" |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 70 watts |
| Power Handling (max) | 140 watts |
| Continuous Program Power | -- |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 88.1 dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Frequency Response | 38 - 7,500 Hz |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Magnet Weight | 33 oz. |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.8 ohms |
| Voice Coil Inductance (Le) | 0.85 mH @ 1 kHz |
| Resonant Frequency (Fs) | 38.36 Hz |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 1.66 |
| Electromagnetic Q (Qes) | 0.35 |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.29 |
| Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) | 24.2g |
| 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) | 9.75 Tm |
| Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 18.7 liters |
| Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 5.3 mm |
| Drivers Mechanical Losses (Rms) | -- |
| Cone / Diaphragm Material | Aluminum Cone |
| 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 |
| # Mounting Holes | 5 |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | -- |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | -- |
| Product Weight | -- |