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PC83-8 3" Full-Range Poly Cone Driver
Quick Overview
Dayton Audios PC83-8 3" full-range driver will deliver smooth and natural response from extremely compact designs. When used in line arrays, portable speakers, sound bars, or as a dedicated midrange in 3-way designs this driver will prove to be an excellent value.Product Highlights
- Smooth response with true full-range reproduction for simple speaker designs
- Poly damped woven glass fiber cone controls cone break-up and provides a smooth roll-off
- Copper cap keeps inductance under control and extends high frequency response
- High energy ferrite magnet increases BL for higher efficiency and more output
- Great for MTM bookshelves, car audio, or line arrays
Product Manuals / Spec Sheets / Downloads
Dayton Audio PC83-8 Specification SheetDayton Audio PC83-8 Graphs/FRD/ZMA Data File
Buying Options
The Dayton Audio PC83-8 3" full-range driver features a poly damped woven glass fiber cone, damped rubber surround, and high energy motor. The addition of a copper cap on the extended pole improves cone control, lowers inductance, and decreases distortion allowing for improved high-frequency response. Offering great full-range performance, controlled off-axis response, and high efficiency, this driver will provide impressive output for its size. Perfect for use in line arrays, sound bars, portable speakers, or even car audio systems, the Dayton Audio PC83-8 will deliver high fidelity and low distortion from compact applications for an amazing value.
| Model Number | PC83-8 |
| Color | Black |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| UPC | 848791004018 |
| Warranty - Parts | 5 Years |
| Warranty - Labor | 5 Years |
| Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 1.15 |
| Speaker Type | Full-Range |
| Nominal Diameter | 3" |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 30 watts |
| Power Handling (max) | 60 watts |
| Continuous Program Power | -- |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 83.8 dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Frequency Response | 80 - 20,000 Hz |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 1" |
| Magnet Weight | -- |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.8 ohms |
| Voice Coil Inductance (Le) | 0.38 mH |
| Resonant Frequency (Fs) | 82.1 Hz |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.68 |
| Electromagnetic Q (Qes) | 0.76 |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.63 |
| Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) | 2.7g |
| Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) | -- |
| Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) | 1.40 mm/N |
| Surface Area Of Cone (Sd) | 30.2 cm² |
| Volume of Displacement (Vd) | 6.0 cm³ |
| BL Product (BL) | 3.5 Tm |
| Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 0.06 ft.³ |
| Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 2.0 mm |
| Drivers Mechanical Losses (Rms) | -- |
| Cone / Diaphragm Material | Poly Composite Cone |
| Entry / Exit Diameter | -- |
| Surround Material | Rubber |
| Voice Coil Wire Material | Copper |
| Voice Coil Former | -- |
| Basket/Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite |
| Overall Outside Diameter | 83 mm |
| Overall Depth | 50 mm |
| Baffle Cutout Diameter | 77 mm |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | -- |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | 92 mm |
| Product Weight | -- |