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Dayton Audio PC83-8 3" Full-Range Poly Cone Driver

Dayton Audio
Part #295-156

Dayton Audio PC83-8 3" Full-Range Poly Cone Driver

Dayton Audio
Part #295-156  
Model: PC83-8
Dayton Audio's PC83-8 3" full-range driver will deliver smooth and natural response from extremely compact designs. When used in line arrays, portable speakers, sound bars, or as a dedicated midrange in 3-way designs this driver will prove to be an excellent value.
Key Features
  • Smooth response with true full-range reproduction for simple speaker designs
  • Poly damped woven glass fiber cone controls cone break-up and provides a smooth roll-off
  • Copper cap keeps inductance under control and extends high frequency response
  • High energy ferrite magnet increases BL for higher efficiency and more output
  • Great for MTM bookshelves, car audio, or line arrays
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Overview

Dayton Audio PC83-8 3" Full-Range Poly Cone Driver

The Dayton Audio PC83-8 3" full-range driver features a poly damped woven glass fiber cone, damped rubber surround, and high energy motor. The addition of a copper cap on the extended pole improves cone control, lowers inductance, and decreases distortion allowing for improved high frequency response. Offering great full-range performance, controlled off-axis response, and high efficiency, this driver will provide impressive output for its size. Perfect for use in line arrays, sound bars, portable speakers, or even car audio systems, the Dayton Audio PC83-8 will deliver high fidelity and low distortion from compact applications for an amazing value.

Product Details

BrandDayton Audio
ModelPC83-8
Part Number295-156
UPC848791004018
Unit of MeasureEach
Weight1.15

Product Specifications

Nominal Diameter3"
Bolt Circle Diameter3.64
Power Handling (RMS)30 Watts
Power Handling (MAX)60 Watts
Impedance8Ω
Frequency Response80 to 20,000Hz
Sensitivity83.8dB 2.83V/1m
Voice Coil Diameter1"

Thiele-Small Parameters

Resonant Frequency (Fs)82.1Hz
DC Resistance (Re)6.8Ω
Voice Coil Inductance (Le)0.38mH
Mechanical Q (Qms)3.68
Electromagnetic Q (Qes)0.76
Total Q (Qts)0.63
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas)0.06ft³
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms)1.4mm/N
BL Product (BL)3.5T·m
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms)2.7g
Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax)2mm
Surface Area of Cone (Sd)30.2cm²

Materials of Construction

Cone MaterialPoly Composite
Surround MaterialRubber
Voice Coil Wire MaterialCCA
Voice Coil FormerKapton® / Polyimide
Basket / Frame MaterialSteel
Magnet MaterialFerrite

Mounting Information

Overall Outside Diameter3.27"
Baffle Cutout Diameter3.05"
Depth1.97"
# Mounting Holes4

Parts Express Staff Recommended Enclosure Volume

Sealed Volume0.07ft³
Sealed F3111Hz
Vented Volume0.14ft³
Vented F355Hz

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