Description
Description
The DC Audio RS 15" Subwoofer is a purpose-built high-output bass driver for demanding car-audio builds, featuring a forced cooling design with radial venting, dual 220mm Y35 magnets, and an 8-layer flat-wire voice coil for robust, controlled bass.
- Extremely rigid non-pressed paper cone assembly: Provides precise motion with reduced distortion under high excursion, improving bass clarity at loud listening levels.
- Multilayered polymer foam surround: Maintains linear cone travel and durability through deep excursions, contributing to reliable long-term performance.
- Polypropylene dust cover with DC logo: Protects the voice coil assembly while preserving sonic integrity.
- Triple Stiff 8"OD semi cup progressive roll spiders: Supports stable, even suspension of the moving assembly for consistent bass response.
- Dual extra heavy-duty interweaved tinsel lead wire: Handles rigorous movement and high current without fatigue, supporting high power handling.
- Cast aluminum black frame / no invert mount: Rigid, thermally stable chassis designed for straightforward mounting.
- FEA analyzed and optimized motor assembly – Fully CNC machined: Optimized motor structure for predictable performance and tight tolerances.
- Rubber mounting gasket: Improves sealing and reduces unwanted vibration transfer to the vehicle structure.
- Chrome spring-loaded push terminals: Secure, high-current connections suited for on-vehicle installs.
- Dual 1.0 or 2.0 ohm 3" Hi-temp Voice Coil: Flexible impedance options with coils rated for high-temperature operation, supporting different amplifier loads.
- Dual 220mm Y35 Slugs: Strong magnetic framework delivering high force for deep bass and controlled cone control.
- Sealed Box (RS-Subwoofer 15"): 2.0 ft³ recommended for sealed enclosures, offering tight, accurate bass response.
- Ported Box (RS-Subwoofer 15"): 3.0 ft³ recommended for ported enclosures, enabling louder bass output with extended low end.
- Sd: 791 cm² cone area, providing substantial piston area for impactful bass in a compact footprint.
- Mounting Depth: 8.25" for 15" version, defining how deeply the driver sits in the enclosure or mounting surface.
- Outside Driver Diameter: 15.7" peak diameter, indicating the footprint required for mounting.
- VC Diameter: 3.0" voice coil diameter, balancing heat handling and excursion capability.
- Displacement: 0.22 ft³, representing the air moved by the active piston in typical operation.
- Power Handling rms/peak: 1800/3600 W, indicating the continuous and peak power the driver can tolerate with proper cooling and enclosure.
- Xmax: 24 mm, defining the maximum linear travel of the cone for deep bass before distortion becomes likely.
Benefits: In a high-end car audio build, this RS 15" excels in large, performance-oriented enclosures and with capable amplifiers. The dual-impedance voice coils and robust motor assembly enable flexible amplifier matching, while the radial venting and 5 mm aluminum shorting ring manage heat during long bass bursts for consistent excursions. With a substantial cone area (Sd) and a 24 mm Xmax, it delivers deep, impactful bass while maintaining control and structural integrity in demanding listening environments.
| RS-Subwoofer | 10" | 12" |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Depth | 6.25" | 7" |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 9.35" | 11" |
| Outside Driver Diameter | 11" | 12.5" |
| VC Diameter | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Displacement | .16 ft³ | .17 ft³ |
| Power Handling rms/peak | 1800/3600 | 1800/3600 |
| Ohm Options | d1/d2 | d1/d2 |
| Sd | 324.29 cm² | 494.81 cm² |
| Vas | 5.39 L | 00.00 L |
| Cms | 0.036Mm/n | 0.000 Mm/n |
| Mms | 405.41 g | 000.00 g |
| Fs | 41.59 Hz | 0.00 Hz |
| Bl | 30.72 N/A | 00.00 N/A |
| Re | 3.83 Ohm | 0.00 Ohm |
| Le | 4.54 mH | 0.0 mH |
| Qms | 8.19 | 00.00 |
| Qes | 0.43 | 0.00 |
| Qts | 0.408 | 0.000 |
| Xmax | 24mm | 24mm |
| Ref SPL @1 watt | 81.3 db | 00.0db |
| Suggest Sealed Box | .75 ft³ | 1.0 ft³ |
| Suggested Ported Box | 1.0 ft³ | 1.5 ft³ |
| RS-Subwoofer | 15" | 18" |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Depth | 8.25" | 9.25" |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 14.0" | 16.75" |
| Outside Driver Diameter | 15.7" | 18.5" |
| VC Diameter | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Displacement | .22 ft³ | .24 ft³ |
| Power Handling rms/peak | 1800/3600 | 1800/3600 |
| Ohm Options | d1/d2 | d1/d2 |
| Sd | 791 cm² | 1159 cm² |
| Vas | 00.00 L | 000.00 L |
| Cms | 0.00 Mm/n | 0.00 Mm/n |
| Mms | 000.00 g | 000.00 g |
| Fs | 00.0 Hz | 00.0 Hz |
| Bl | 00.00 N/A | 00.00 N/A |
| Re | 3.98 Ohm | 3.98 Ohm |
| Le | 0.00 mH | 0.00 mH |
| Qms | 00.00 | 00.00 |
| Qes | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Qts | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| Xmax | 24mm | 24mm |
| Ref SPL @1 watt | 00.0 db | 00.0 db |
| Suggest Sealed Box | 2.0 ft³ | 3.5 ft³ |
| Suggested Ported Box | 3.0 ft³ | 5.5 ft³ |



