The performance of the original groundbreaking Reference Series from Dayton Audio, now available with a paper cone! The Reference Series Paper drivers use a proprietary paper cone formulation combining natural paper pulp and synthetic Kevlar® and glass fibers to create an advanced non-woven fiber composite that delivers the perfect combination of excellent detail and smooth, natural sonic character, plus a distinctive, classy look.
OPTIMUM CABINET SIZE *
Sealed Volume 0.27 ft.³
Sealed F3 78 Hz
Vented Volume 0.64 ft.³
Vented F3 42 Hz
* Enclosure volume/F3s based on BassBox "optimum" calculations
Overview
Dayton Audio Reference Series paper cone drivers combine class-leading low distortion performance with super smooth frequency response due to the use of a proprietary cone blend.
Highlights
- Three-part paper composite diaphragm featuring paper, Kevlar, and glass fibers
- Similar cosmetics and design features as original Reference Series with low-distortion motor, 6-hole cast frame, rubber surround, and solid aluminum phase plug
- Perfect as woofers, midwoofers, or dedicated midrange drivers
- 6 mm Xmax and 89 dB sensitivity
Weight: 4.6500 lbs.
Product Specifications
- Nominal Diameter 7"
- Power Handling (RMS) 60 Watts
- Power Handling (max) 90 Watts
- Impedance 8 ohms
- Frequency Response 45 to 8,000 Hz
- Sensitivity 89 dB 1W/1m
- Voice Coil Diameter 1.5"
Thiele-Small Parameters
- Resonant Frequency (Fs) 48 Hz
- DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 ohms
- Voice Coil Inductance (Le) 0.84 mH
- Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.45
- Electromagnetic Q (Qes) 0.41
- Total Q (Qts) 0.32
- Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.74 ft.³
- Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) 11.5g
- Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6 mm
- Surface Area of Cone (Sd) 127.7 cm²
Materials of Construction
- Cone Material Paper / Kevlar
- Surround Material Rubber
- Basket / Frame Material Cast Aluminum
- Magnet Material Ferrite
Mounting Information
- Overall Outside Diameter 7.125"
- Baffle Cutout Diameter 5.75"
- Depth 3.25"
- # Mounting Holes 6
Optimum Cabinet Size (determined using BassBox 6 Pro High Fidelity suggestion)
- Sealed Volume 0.14 ft.³
- Sealed F3 120 Hz
- Vented Volume 0.28 ft.³
- Vented F3 74 Hz