4.5 out of 5
Dayton Audio DS175-8 6-1/2" Designer Series Woofer Speaker
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Product Description
Manufacturer Part Number: DS175-8
Although it's 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 40 Hz* without exceeding Xmax is very impressive!
Key Features:
Dayton Audio DS175-8 6-1/2" Designer Series Woofer Speaker
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.
Although it's 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 40 Hz* without exceeding Xmax is very impressive!
Key Features:
- Cosmetic frame with low profile lip, designed for front mounting-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
- 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
Dayton Audio DS175-8 6-1/2" Designer Series Woofer Speaker
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.
Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dayton Audio |
| Model | DS175-8 |
| Part Number | 295-428 |
| UPC | 844632095405 |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| Weight | 4.95 |
Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 6-1/2" |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | 6.54 |
| Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) | 26 |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 70 Watts |
| Power Handling (MAX) | 140 Watts |
| Impedance | 8Ω |
| Frequency Response | 40 to 4,500Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.7dB 2.83V/1m |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 1.39" |
Thiele-Small Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Resonant Frequency (Fs) | 37Hz |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.7Ω |
| Voice Coil Inductance (Le) | 1.06mH |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 1.63 |
| Electromagnetic Q (Qes) | 0.32 |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.27 |
| Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 0.6ft³ |
| Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) | 0.71mm/N |
| BL Product (BL) | 10.4T·m |
| Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) | 26g |
| Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 5.25mm |
| Surface Area of Cone (Sd) | 128.7cm² |
Materials of Construction | |
|---|---|
| Cone Material | Coated Paper |
| Surround Material | Rubber |
| Voice Coil Wire Material | Copper |
| Voice Coil Former | Aluminum |
| Basket / Frame Material | Steel |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite |
Mounting Information | |
|---|---|
| Overall Outside Diameter | 6.91" |
| Baffle Cutout Diameter | 5.67" |
| Depth | 3.17" |
| # Mounting Holes | 5 |
Optimum Cabinet Size (determined using BassBox 6 Pro High Fidelity suggestion) | |
|---|---|
| Sealed Volume | 0.1ft³ |
| Sealed F3 | 106Hz |
| Vented Volume | 0.2ft³ |
| Vented F3 | 67Hz |
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Customer Reviews
By L. Stevens
Date: May 12, 2018
You could argue a 5 star rating by value ,but there are so many woofers out there that have varying requirement for different uses. That said I have built speakers for over 30 years now, and I can vouch that these Daytons are versatile and very competitive at this price level. They work well ported or sealed, can be used as a woofer in many 3 way systems ,or as auto or home sub woofer. I made use of them for a main tower pair for stereo /home theater use. Each speaker has 2 ported ds175's and 1 sealed ds 175 electronicaly crossed below 420 hz ,set below a mid and tweeter. They are as good as many name brand factory woofers in speakers around a thousand a pair and below. Many buyers like replacing blown woofers with the ds175's which is fine- if If you understand matching a speaker to the proper chamber volume ft3. They are however capable of use in a good DIY ground up build for custom speaker building. They are not a thumping sundown audio megawatt beast but a good solid performing woofer with good extension,and tight bass accuracy ,very refined quality sound with decent power handling that works well in properly designed multiple woofer configurations.
Rating: 
[4 of 5 Stars!]
[4 of 5 Stars!]
By Daniel Botello
Date: January 19, 2018
Love this speaker sounds better than what i had and it feels heavy which means well made, thanks
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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