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DC Audio Level 6 M3 18D2

9000W Peak 18" Level 6 m3 Series Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer - M3LV618D2

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• Peak Power: 9000W
• RMS Power: 4500W
• Dual 2 ohm Voice Coil
• Extremely Rigid Non-Pressed Paper Cone Assembly
• Multilayered Polymer Wide Roll Foam Surround

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Product Highlights


• Peak Power: 9000W
• RMS Power: 4500W
• Dual 2 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 2 ohm Level 6 M3 Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 9000 watts
    • RMS: 4500 watts
  • Extremely rigid non-pressed paper cone assembly
  • Multilayered polymer wide roll foam surround
  • Polypropylene dust cover with embossed DC logo
  • 9" OD linear roll spider
    • 16 extra heavy duty interweaved tinsel lead wire
  • 4" 8 layer high temperature aluminum voice coil
  • Rubber mounting gasket
  • 8 AWG direct leads
  • FEA analyzed and optimized motor assembly
    • Fully CNC machined
  • Top-mount depth: 11.50"
  • Cutout Diameter: 16.75"
  • Weight: 85.0 lbs
  • Displacement: 0.26ft³
  • Xmax: 31.25mm
  • Sensitivity: 90.7dB
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Level 6 M3 18" T/S Parameters:

  • Electrical Q Value (Qes): .0416
  • Mechanical Q Value (Qms): 22.43
  • Total Speaker Q Value (Qts): .409
  • Free Air Resonance (Fs): 36.4
  • Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 67.02 liters
  • One-Way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): 31.25mm
  • Efficiency (Ref SPL @ 1W): 90.7dB
  • Effective Piston Area (Sd): 1217 cm²
  • DC Resistance (Re): 4.02
  • Force Factor (Bl): 36.25
  • Mechanical Compliance (Cms): .0325 mm/N
  • Mechanical Mass (Mms): 588.52g
  • Voice Coil Inductance (Le): 7.5 mH
  • Suggested Sealed Enclosure: Not Recommended
  • 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)
DC Audio M4LV618D2 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by DC Audio Level 6 18M5D2 (M5LV618D2))
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(previous model, replaced by DC Audio Level 6 18 m4 D2)
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(previous model, replaced by DC Audio Level 6 M3 18D2)

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4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 DC Audio Level 6 M3 18D2 Subwoofers

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Wiring Guide to Wire 4 DC Audio Level 6 M3 18D2 Subwoofers

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Level 6 Series
Subwoofer Size
18"
Peak Power Handling
9000 watts
RMS Power Handling
4500 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
2 ohm
Voice Coil Diameter
4"
Sensitivity
90.7 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
31.25 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 Sealed Box Volume
N/A
Optimum Ported Box Volume
5.50 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
11.5"
Cutout Diameter
16.75"
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
36.4 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
67.02 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
.409
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
.0416
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
4.02 ohm
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
22.43
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

M3LV618D2

Weight:

85.00lbs

Internal SKU:

m3lv618d2

Internal Product ID:

99771

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its great

its a good product good sound and good bass great over all

By mj on December 1, 2015

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Amazing!

The following review is for a previous version (M2LV618D2).

It blew my '01 tahoe to pieces!! I recommend if hou have the power!

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