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DC Audio Level 3 18 m2 D4

1800W Peak (900W RMS) 18" Level 3 Series m2 Version Dual 4-Ohm Car Subwoofer - M2LV318D4

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• Peak Power: 1800W
• RMS Power: 900W
• Dual 4 ohm Voice Coil
• Extremely Rigid Non-Pressed Paper Cone Assembly
• Multilayered Polymer Wide Roll Foam Surround

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DC Audio (Soundlab) M3LV318D4

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Product Highlights


• Peak Power: 1800W
• RMS Power: 900W
• Dual 4 ohm Voice Coil
• Extremely Rigid Non-Pressed Paper Cone Assembly
• Multilayered Polymer Wide Roll Foam Surround

Description


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General Features:

  • 18" Dual 4 ohm Level 3 Series m2.1 Version Car Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1800 watts
    • RMS: 900 watts
  • Recommended power range: 400 - 900 watts RMS
  • Extremely rigid non-pressed paper cone assembly
  • Multilayered polymer wide roll foam surround
  • Polypropylene dust cover with embossed DC logo
  • Dual 8" OD flat linear roll spider
    • Extra heavy duty interwoven tinsel lead wire sewn to spider
  • 3" high temperature aluminum voice coil
  • Rubber mounting gasket
  • Chrome spring loaded push terminals
  • FEA analyzed and optimized motor assembly
    • Fully CNC machined
  • Top-mount depth: 9.5"
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 16.75"
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

m2 Level 3 18" T/S Parameters:

  • Electrical Q Value (Qes): 0.718
  • Mechanical Q Value (Qms): 8.32
  • Total Speaker Q Value (Qts): .661
  • Free Air Resonance (Fs): 30.4 Hz
  • Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 185.6 liters
  • One-Way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): 23 mm
  • Efficiency (Ref SPL @ 1W): 90.4 dB (93.9dB @ 2.83V)
  • Effective Piston Area (Sd): 1217 cm²
  • DC Resistance (Re): 3.6 ohm
  • Nominal Impedance (Znom): Dual 4 ohm
  • Force Factor (Bl): 17.2
  • Mechanical Compliance (Cms): .09 mm/N
  • Mechanical Mass (Mms): 305 g
  • Voice Coil Inductance (Le): 3.5 mH
  • Suggested Sealed Enclosure: 4.00 ft³
  • Suggested Ported Enclose: 5.50 ft³

For more information on the Thiele and Small Parameters, visit our T/S Parameters Article

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by DC Audio (Soundlab) M3LV318D4)

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 DC Audio Level 3 18 m2 D4 Subwoofer

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 DC Audio Level 3 18 m2 D4 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

Mono Amp - Option 1

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 DC Audio Level 3 18 m2 D4 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 DC Audio Level 3 18 m2 D4 Subwoofers

Mono Amp

2 Channel Amp

2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp

Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Level 3 Series
Subwoofer Size
18"
Peak Power Handling
1800 watts
RMS Power Handling
900 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohms
Voice Coil Diameter
3"
Sensitivity
90.4 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
23 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Non-Pressed Paper
Woofer Surround
Poly-Foam
Magnet Structure
Triple Stacked
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Optimum Sealed Box Volume
4.00 cubic feet
Optimum Ported Box Volume
5.50 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
9.5"
Cutout Diameter
16.75"
Electromechanical Parameters
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
30.4 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
185.6 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
.661
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
.718
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
3.6 ohms
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
8.32
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Subwoofers
Subwoofer
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

M2LV318D4

Weight:

29.00lbs

Internal SKU:

m2lv318d4

Internal Product ID:

88160

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