Description
Description
Hand built in the USA, the DC Audio Level 6 M6 15" Elite Subwoofer is a premium, high-power 15-inch driver designed for extreme bass in serious builds. Built to order for 2025, it uses a 4" voice coil and reinforced cone to sustain bass under demanding amplification.
- Power Handling (RMS / Peak): 4500 W RMS / 9000 W peak — delivers ample headroom for large amplifiers and sudden bass bursts without running out of excursion or thermal headroom.
- Voice Coil: 4.0" 8-layer hi-temp aluminum coil on a black anodized aluminum former — supports high excursion while managing heat during extended low-bass output.
- Cone & Surround: kraft pulp fiber reinforced cone with wide long-throw foam surround — provides rigid, controlled cone travel for deep bass with minimal breakup.
- Dust Cap: dome polypropylene dust cover with white DC logo — protects the voice coil and helps keep mass distribution favorable for accurate low-end response.
- Spider Assembly: 10" OD spaced spiders — enhances thermal and mechanical stability for repeated deep excursions.
- Frame: Cast DC Series aluminum black frame / no invert mount — rigid chassis for precise alignment and reliable mounting in large enclosures.
- Motor & Manufacturing: FEA-analysed and optimized motor assembly, fully CNC machined — ensures tight tolerances and consistent performance across builds.
- Terminations: 8 AWG OFC direct leads — high-quality, low-resistance connections suitable for high-power applications.
- Motor Enhancements: wire-cut top plate, inner aluminum sleeve shortening ring, longer pole, and rearward coil clearance with a redesigned motor boot embossed with the DC LV6 logo — improves excursion control and reduces coil for better reliability at high power.
- Thiele–Small & Practical Specs (15" model): Sd 815 cm²; Vas 46.3 L; Cms 0.057 mm/N; Mms 583.6 g; Fs 27.59 Hz; Re 4.77 Ohm; Le 2.02 mH; Qms 5.726; Qes 0.3643; Qts 0.3425; Xmax 32 mm; Ref SPL @ 1W 86.16 dB — these parameters describe block-by-block behavior, from air displacement to mechanical resistance, shaping low-end extension and how the driver will load into enclosures.
- enclosure & tuning: Suggested Ported Box 3.5 ft³; Sealed box not provided for this model — the ported recommendation supports deeper, louder low-end in large, vented enclosures.
- Physical & mounting (15" model): Mounting Depth 12.5"; Mounting Hole Diameter 14.25"; Outside Driver Diameter 15.7" — these dimensions determine fitment in shallow trunks, trucks, or aftermarket enclosures designed for 15" drivers.
Benefits: This 15" Level 6 M6 excels in high-power, high-SPL builds, delivering controlled deep bass with substantial displacement and robust mechanicals. It is suited for large ported enclosures and demanding amplifiers, addressing fitment and heat-management challenges common in extreme bass setups while maintaining precise control and reliability.
| 15" | 18" | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Depth | 12.5" | 13.5" |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 14.25" | 16.90" |
| Outside Driver Diameter | 15.7" | 18.5" |
| VC Diameter | 4.0" | 4.0" |
| Displacement | .24 ft | .27ft |
| Power Handling rms/peak | 4500/9000 | 4500/9000 |
| Ohm Options | d.7/d1/d1.4/d2/d4 | d.7/d1/d1.4/d2/d4 |
| Sd | 815 cm | 1159 cm |
| Vas | 46.3L | 88.75L |
| Cms | 0.057 mm/n | 00.049 mm/n |
| Mms | 583.6 g | 748.83 g |
| Fs | 27.59 Hz | 26.37 Hz |
| Bl | 36.41 N/A | 36.15 N/A |
| Re | 4.77 Ohm | 5.39 Ohm |
| Le | 2.02 mH | 4.64 mH |
| Qms | 5.726 |
6.871 |
| Qes | 0.3643 |
0.5119 |
| Qts | 0.3425 |
0.4764 |
| Xmax | 32mm | 32mm |
| Ref SPL @1 watt | 86.16 db | 86.92 db |
| Suggest Sealed Box | N/A ft | N/A ft |
| Suggested Ported Box | 3.5 ft | 6.0 ft |





