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DC Audio M3 Level 1 10" Subwoofer

Sale price $99.99 Regular price $199.99

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Description

DC Audio’s M3 Level 1 10" Subwoofer delivers a purpose-built, high-excursion bass solution with a double-stacked FEA-optimized motor, chrome top plate and yoke, and a 2.0" voice coil, designed for sealed or ported enclosures and rated 300 W RMS / 600 W peak.

  • 2.0" voice coil: A larger voice coil helps spread heat and sustain power, improving linearity at higher output.
  • Double-stacked FEA-optimized motor with chrome top plate and yoke: Strong, controlled motor force for precise cone movement and consistent bass response.
  • Stitched surround and paper cone assembly: Robust suspension and cone construction support durable excursion and reliable damping.
  • Rubber motor boot with DC Logo: Seals and protects the motor area while contributing to overall durability.
  • Polypropylene dust cover with DC logo: Lightweight protection that helps maintain consistent imaging and stiffness at excursion.
  • Heavy duty interweaved tinsel lead wire sewn to the spider: Flexible, durable wiring that accommodates movement without fatigue.
  • Stamped Steel black frame: Sturdy, rigid structure that resists flexing under dynamic bass signals.
  • FEA analyzed and optimized motor assembly — Fully CNC machined: Precision manufacturing for consistent performance and tolerances.
  • Rubber mounting gasket: Provides a clean seal against the enclosure and helps isolate vibration.
  • Chrome spring-loaded push terminals: Secure, easy-to-use connections with reliable contact.
  • 10" driver size with 6" mounting depth, Outside diameter 11", Mounting hole diameter 9.3": Fits a compact install footprint while maintaining substantial cone area for bass output.
  • Power handling: RMS 300 W / Peak 600 W for clean, dynamic bass within their rated range.
  • Displacement and electrical/tonal basics: Displacement 0.12 ft³; Sd 324 cm²; Vas 17.1 L; Cms 0.12 Mm/n; Mms 146.8 g; Fs 37 Hz; Re 8 Ω; Le 3.88 mH; Qms 3.15; Qes 0.52; Qts 0.45; Xmax 19 mm; Ref SPL @ 1W 84.2 dB.
  • Enclosure guidance: Sealed box 0.5 ft³; Ported box 1.0 ft³ for the 10" version.

In a real car audio build, the M3 Level 1 10" excels in either sealed or ported configurations, delivering controlled, punchy bass with a compact footprint. The combination of a 2.0" voice coil, robust motor, and precise tolerances supports solid low-end extension (Fs ~37 Hz, Xmax 19 mm) and respectable sensitivity (Ref SPL 84.2 dB), making it suitable for performance-focused applications where space is at a premium.


M3 Level 1 Subwoofers 10" 12"
Mounting Depth 6" 6.5"
Mounting Hole Diameter 9.3" 11.2"
Outside Driver Diameter 11" 12.5"
VC Diameter 2.0" 2.0"
Displacement .12 ft .14ft
Power Handling rms/peak 300/600 300/600
Ohm Options d2/d4 d2/d4
Sd 324 cm 481 cm
Vas 17.1 L 47.7 L
Cms 0.12 Mm/n 0.12 Mm/n
Mms 146.8 g 168 g
Fs 37 Hz 32.6 Hz
Bl 23.2 N/A 23.2 N/A
Re 8 Ohm 8 Ohm
Le 3.88 mH 2.79 mH
Qms 3.15
2.52
Qes 0.52
0.51
Qts 0.45 0.43
Xmax 19mm 19mm
Ref SPL @1 watt 84.2 db 86.9 db
Suggest Sealed Box .5 ft .75 ft
Suggested Ported Box 1.0 ft 1.25 ft