Description

Manufacturer Part Number: DSA315-8

Great looks, high efficiency, and clean bass are notable attributes of Dayton Audio’s Designer Series DSA315-8 12" woofer.

Key Features:

• 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
• Smooth frequency response and linear roll-off simplify filter design
• 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
• Generous Xmax capability encourages use of moderate bass boost to tailor the response

Overview:
Dayton Audio DSA315-8 12" Designer Series Aluminum Cone Woofer

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.

Specification:

Product Details
Brand	Dayton Audio
Model	DSA315-8
Part Number	295-534
UPC	848791002441
Unit of Measure	Each
Weight	13.75

Product Specifications
Nominal Diameter	12"
Power Handling (RMS)	120 Watts
Power Handling (MAX)	240 Watts
Impedance	8惟
Frequency Response	24 to 2,000Hz
Sensitivity	90.3dB 2.83V/1m
Voice Coil Diameter	1.95"

Thiele-Small Parameters
Resonant Frequency (Fs)	24.23Hz
DC Resistance (Re)	6惟
Voice Coil Inductance (Le)	1.11mH
Mechanical Q (Qms)	1.89
Electromagnetic Q (Qes)	0.4
Total Q (Qts)	0.33
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas)	5.19ft³
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms)	0.38mm/N
BL Product (BL)	16.1T·m
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms)	113.1g
Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax)	5.5mm
Surface Area of Cone (Sd)	506.7cm²

Materials of Construction
Cone Material	Aluminum
Surround Material	Rubber
Voice Coil Wire Material	Copper
Voice Coil Former	Aluminum
Basket / Frame Material	Steel
Magnet Material	Ferrite

Mounting Information
Overall Outside Diameter	12.36"
Baffle Cutout Diameter	10.71"
Depth	5.12"
# Mounting Holes	5

Parts Express Staff Recommended Enclosure Volume
Sealed Volume	1ft³
Sealed F3	58Hz
Vented Volume	2.1ft³
Vented F3	36Hz

Manuals & Resources:

• Dayton Audio DSA315-8 Graphs/FRD/ZMA Data File
• Dayton Audio DSA315-8 Specifications
• Dayton Audio Manufacturer Warranty