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Dayton Audio DC380-8 15" Classic Woofer
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Product Description
Manufacturer Part Number: DC380-8
The Dayton Audio Classic Series 15" woofer is excellent as a replacement driver or for new system design and construction. The versatile set of parameters makes it suitable for sealed or vented enclosure designs.
Key Features:
Overview:
Dayton Audio DC380-8 15" Classic Woofer
Dayton Audio Classic Series woofers are excellent for use as replacement speakers or for new loudspeaker system design and construction. The DC380-8 15" woofer has developed quite a reputation for having the best bang-for-the-buck performance and value available anywhere. Smooth frequency response and extended bass performance make this driver ideal for use in large format two-way and classic three-way loudspeaker designs. A Qts of 0.35 allows the DC300-8 to work well in both sealed and ported speaker enclosures.
A non-pressed treated paper cone allows for smooth frequency response, while the high temperature aluminum voice coil and vented pole piece combine to increase power handling without compression. Longevity is ensured with the use of a rubber surround, treated cloth dust cap, and an extended bump plate.
Specification:
Manuals & Resources:
The Dayton Audio Classic Series 15" woofer is excellent as a replacement driver or for new system design and construction. The versatile set of parameters makes it suitable for sealed or vented enclosure designs.
Key Features:
- Treated paper cone provides smooth response and low energy storage
- Aluminum former, vented pole piece, and porous dustcap for high power handling
- Large diameter flat spider and healthy Xmax for clean bass
- Bring those old vintage speakers back to life
Overview:
Dayton Audio DC380-8 15" Classic Woofer
Dayton Audio Classic Series woofers are excellent for use as replacement speakers or for new loudspeaker system design and construction. The DC380-8 15" woofer has developed quite a reputation for having the best bang-for-the-buck performance and value available anywhere. Smooth frequency response and extended bass performance make this driver ideal for use in large format two-way and classic three-way loudspeaker designs. A Qts of 0.35 allows the DC300-8 to work well in both sealed and ported speaker enclosures.
A non-pressed treated paper cone allows for smooth frequency response, while the high temperature aluminum voice coil and vented pole piece combine to increase power handling without compression. Longevity is ensured with the use of a rubber surround, treated cloth dust cap, and an extended bump plate.
Specification:
Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dayton Audio |
| Model | DC380-8 |
| Part Number | 295-325 |
| UPC | 844632000287 |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| Weight | 11.5 |
Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 15" |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | 14.37 |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 100 Watts |
| Power Handling (MAX) | 200 Watts |
| Impedance | 8Ω |
| Frequency Response | 20 to 1,500Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91.8dB 2.83V/1m |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 2" |
Thiele-Small Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Resonant Frequency (Fs) | 18.8Hz |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.4Ω |
| Voice Coil Inductance (Le) | 3.09mH |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 2.87 |
| Electromagnetic Q (Qes) | 0.34 |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.3 |
| Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 13.82ft³ |
| Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) | 0.39mm/N |
| BL Product (BL) | 20.4T·m |
| Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) | 182.9g |
| Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 4.35mm |
| Surface Area of Cone (Sd) | 834.7cm² |
Materials of Construction | |
|---|---|
| Cone Material | Treated Paper |
| Surround Material | Rubber |
| Voice Coil Wire Material | Copper |
| Voice Coil Former | Aluminum |
| Basket / Frame Material | Steel |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite |
Mounting Information | |
|---|---|
| Overall Outside Diameter | 15.16" |
| Baffle Cutout Diameter | 13.74" |
| Depth | 6.38" |
| # Mounting Holes | 8 |
Parts Express Staff Recommended Enclosure Volume | |
|---|---|
| Sealed Volume | 2.25ft³ |
| Sealed F3 | 57Hz |
| Vented Volume | 4.5ft³ |
| Vented F3 | 31Hz |
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Customer Reviews
By paul i.
Date: November 26, 2025
Incredible bang for the buck, they sound great! I play a 100 w JVC receiver through these at full volume with no performance lag as you crank it up. I purchased these cheap speakers to replace a set of blown out ones in cabinets that someone was throwing away. The woofers were good now both speakers kick butt and cost hardly anything.
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Ninja
Date: October 14, 2025
im not expecting the same build and sound quality as a $100 speaker but I think everyone is over exaggerating the sound quality a bit. Yes it sounds good but its not as good as people make it out to be. This "deep bass" they speak of its not that deep, its not bad but its not great either and thats ok, i dont expect it to be and any reasonable person shouldnt either. The magnet is big and heavy, it has an aluminum voice coil, (not sure how more a copper coil would have cost) the cone is paper thin, its not thin and stiff, its just thin. the rubber surround is very flimsy, like a thick plastic bag and the basket is also very thin, you can easily bend it using your hands. To sum it up, Its like a high quality speaker that shaved off as much cost as you possibly can while maintaining some degree of sound quality and i believe they acheived this. You shouldn't have high expectations from a product in this price range but you can expect amazing results for a speaker at this price.
Rating: 
[4 of 5 Stars!]
[4 of 5 Stars!]
By A Customer
Date: October 08, 2025
Nice sound for price point and definitely sounds better than original woofers in my Baby Advent 2,s
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]
[4 of 5 Stars!]
By VECTORSONICS
Date: September 18, 2025
Sounds Good...VECTORSONICS
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Amador
Date: August 29, 2025
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Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]
[4 of 5 Stars!]
By DBarzini
Date: May 30, 2025
Great sound for a $30 repair. There are two caveats mentioned by others. Attaching the black wire is a bit suss. I ended up going full mummy wrap with electrical tape since unraveling the connector was too tedius. The other in is the speaker grill. Can't be used anymore due to the design of the sub.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]