Overview

The Dayton Audio Reference Series sets a new standard of value in high-performance loudspeaker drivers. Woofer features a black anodized cone, heavy-duty 6-hole cast frame, low-loss rubber surround, solid aluminum phase plug, and gold spring terminals.

                                    

Highlights

·         4 ohm impedance is perfect for series pairs in MTMs and center channel speakers

·         Excellent car audio midrange/midbass

·         High-end low-distortion motor with two shorting paths to reduce inductance

 

Product details

Dayton Audio RS180-4 7" Reference Woofer 4 Ohm

The Dayton Audio Reference Series sets a new standard of value in high-performance loudspeaker drivers. Utilizing a low-distortion motor system with two short-circuit paths and a rigid aluminum cone, the Reference Series can outperform drivers that cost several times the price. Their low-distortion characteristics and high excursion capabilities provide exceptional clarity, detail, and dynamics. Woofer features a black anodized cone, heavy-duty 6-hole cast frame, low-loss rubber surround, solid aluminum phase plug, and gold terminals.

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal Diameter

7"

Power Handling (RMS)

60 Watts

Power Handling (max)

120 Watts

Impedance

4 ohms

Frequency Response

39 to 3,600 Hz

Sensitivity

89.2 dB 2.83V/1m

Voice Coil Diameter

1"

 

THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS

Resonant Frequency (Fs)

38.4 Hz

DC Resistance (Re)

3.1 ohms

Voice Coil Inductance (Le)

0.45 mH

Mechanical Q (Qms)

2.13

Electromagnetic Q (Qes)

0.59

Total Q (Qts)

0.46

Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas)

0.75 ft.³

Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms)

0.97 mm/N

BL Product (BL)

4.71 Tm

Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms)

17.8g

Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax)

6 mm

Surface Area of Cone (Sd)

124.7 cm²

 

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Cone Material

Aluminum

Surround Material

Rubber

Voice Coil Wire Material

Copper

Voice Coil Former

Aluminum

Basket / Frame Material

Cast Aluminum

Magnet Material

Ferrite

 

MOUNTING INFORMATION

Overall Outside Diameter

7.11"

Baffle Cutout Diameter

5.75"

Depth

3.23"

Bolt Circle Diameter                        

6.63"

# Mounting Holes

6

 

OPTIMUM CABINET SIZE (DETERMINED USING BASSBOX 6 PRO HIGH FIDELITY SUGGESTION)

Sealed Volume

0.38 ft.³

Sealed F3

67 Hz

Vented Volume

1.0 ft.³

Vented F3

33 Hz