Description
Description
The DC Audio Level 6 M6 18" Subwoofer is a hand-built, USA-made Level 6 Elite driver designed for extreme power handling and ultra-deep bass in large installations. Built to order for discerning enthusiasts, it’s engineered to live in the SPL lanes or on a high-output daily system. Click HERE to get a Subwoofer Box
- Power Handling: 4500 Watts RMS / 9000 Watts Peak. In real terms, this driver is built to accept serious continuous and burst power when paired with a capable amplifier, delivering substantial headroom and deep bass without immediate thermal compression.
- Voice Coil & Leads: 4.0" aluminum voice coil on a black anodized aluminum former with 8 AWG OFC direct leads. The 8-layer hi-temp aluminum winding supports high current and robust thermal handling for sustained bass under demanding conditions.
- Construction & Frame: Cast DC Series aluminum black frame with rubber mounting gasket and a dedicated motor boot with embossed DC Audio and LV6 logos. Built to resist harsh in-vehicle environments while maintaining precise alignment under heavy excursion.
- Suspension & Cone: Kraft pulp fiber reinforced cone with a wide long-throw foam surround and a dome polypropylene dust cover. The combination is aimed at high excursion control and durable, low-distortion motion at extreme fills.
- Motor & Alignment: FEA- analyzed and optimized motor assembly with a full CNC-machined structure, extended pole and more rearward coil clearance. These features support linear motion and reduce coil rub at high excursions.
- Size & Dimensions (18" version): Mounting Depth 13.5", Outside Driver Diameter 18.5", VC Diameter 4.0", Displacement.27 ft, Ohm Options d.7/d1/d1.4/d2/d4, Sd 1159 cm, Vas 88.75L, Cms 00.049 mm/n, Mms 748.83 g, Fs 26.37 Hz, Le 4.64 mH, Qms 6.871, Qes 0.5119, Qts 0.4764, Xmax 32 mm.
- Size & Dimensions (15" version for reference): Mounting Depth 12.5", Outside Driver Diameter 15.7", VC Diameter 4.0", Displacement.24 ft, Ohm Options d.7/d1/d1.4/d2/d4, Sd 815 cm, Vas 46.3L, Cms 0.057 mm/n, Mms 583.6 g, Fs 27.59 Hz, Le 2.02 mH, Qms 5.726, Qes 0.3643, Qts 0.3425, Xmax 32 mm.
- Sensitivity (Ref SPL @ 1 watt): 86.16 dB (15") / 86.92 dB (18").
- Recommended Enclosures: Suggested Ported Box 3.5 ft (15") / 6.0 ft (18"). These figures provide starting points for achieving strong bass extension in typical large enclosures.
The Level 6 M6 18" is built to move a lot of air with ample thermal and mechanical resilience, making it a purpose-built choice for high-power, high-excursion bass systems that require sustained, controlled deep lows.
| 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 |





