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DC Audio XL18 m2 D1

4400W Peak 18" XL Series m2 Version Dual 1-Ohm High SPL Car Subwoofer with 3.0" Voice Coils - M2XL18D1

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• Peak Power: 4400W
• RMS Power: 2200W
• Dual 1 ohm Voice Coil
• Extremely Rigid Non-Pressed Paper Cone Assembly
• Multilayered Polymer Wide Roll Foam Surround

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• Peak Power: 4400W
• RMS Power: 2200W
• Dual 1 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 1 ohm XL Series m2.1 Version Car Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 4400 watts
    • RMS: 2200 watts
  • Recommended power range: 1600 - 2200 watts RMS
  • Extremely rigid non-pressed paper cone assembly
  • Multilayered polymer wide roll foam surround
  • Polypropylene dust cover with embossed DC logo
  • Quad 8" OD semi cup progressive roll spiders
  • Dual extra heavy duty interweaved tinsel lead wire
  • Rubber mounting gasket
  • Chrome spring loaded push terminals
  • FEA analyzed and optimized motor assembly
    • Fully CNC machined
  • Top-mount depth: 10.25"
  • Sensitivity: 91.3dB
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

m2 XL 18" T/S Parameters:

  • Electrical Q Value (Qes): .548
  • Mechanical Q Value (Qms): 17.6
  • Total Speaker Q Value (Qts): .532
  • Free Air Resonance (Fs): 32.3
  • Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 144.36 liters
  • One-Way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): 26mm
  • Efficiency (Ref SPL @ 1W): 91.3dB
  • Effective Piston Area (Sd): 1159 cm²
  • DC Resistance (Re): 3.98
  • Nominal Impedance (Znom): Dual 1 ohm
  • Force Factor (Bl): 22.73
  • Mechanical Compliance (Cms): .07 mm/N
  • Mechanical Mass (Mms): 346.7g
  • Voice Coil Inductance (Le): 5.2 mH
  • Suggested Sealed Enclosure: Not Recommended
  • Suggested Ported Enclose: 5.5 ft³

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

Product history:

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
XL Series
Subwoofer Size
18"
Peak Power Handling
4400 watts
RMS Power Handling
2200 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
1 ohm
Sensitivity
91.3 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
26 mm
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Non-Pressed Paper
Woofer Surround
Poly-Foam
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Optimum Ported Box Volume
5.50 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
10.25"
Cutout Diameter
16.75"
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
32.3 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
144.36 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
.532
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
.548
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
3.98 ohm
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
17.6
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

M2XL18D1

Weight:

57.00lbs

Internal SKU:

m2xl18d1

Internal Product ID:

88175

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great

It took a while to get but worth the wait

By Christoper on March 30, 2015

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Awesome Subwoofer

I used to own the RE XX 18D4 which was a great sub.......but the XL18D1 sub has twice the power handling and hits twice as hard...... I own only one and it's like having two RE XX 18'S. THE XL18D1 have my tahoe flexing hard. Best sub I've ever own!

By BIGANDSEXY on December 7, 2015

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