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Dayton Audio PN395-8 15" NEO Series Pro Woofer with 4" Voice Coil 8 Ohm
Description
Key FeaturesWeighs only 16 lbs. for easy installation and transportation
High efficiency (97 dB SPL at 2.83V/m) for amazing output capability
4" diameter inside/outside wound copper voice coil on glass fiber former
Large copper cap for inductance control and low distortion
Powerful FEA optimized Neodymium motor system (Bl over 25 TM)
Generous 6.5 mm of Xmax with 48 mm peak-to-peak excursion before damage
Durable fiberglass reinforced ribbed paper
Firsthand experiences
Comments from forums and Reddit
Discussed in Best 15” speaker in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
I agree about the nebulous definition of "best". But - if you want a good starting point, I built one of @Arjank's Cyclops cabinets with the Dayton PN395-8. It sounds awesome. That driver is relatively inexpensive, is lightweight, has decent top-end extension, and will handle a good amount of power. ... more
Discussed in The Cyclops, a tweeterless 115 in the TalkBass community
ctmullins
@Arjank , thanks for posting this and sharing the dimensions. I bookmarked it a couple of years ago, so that I could build me one. I finally got to it a few weeks ago, and today I got it all wired up and made BOOM BOOM sounds for the first time. :smug: I used the Dayton Neo 15 , which has similar T/S parameters to the other ... ... more
Arjank
Wow, your build looks fantasic! I'm curious how it sounds, please give an update! :):bassist: ... more
Discussed in Built a cabinet similar to a fEARful that is distorting in the TalkBass community
mapleglo
I think the first problem is that the Dayton 395-8 calls for a 1.6 cubic foot optimum vented cabinet, while you have it in a 4.3 cubic foot cabinet. ... more
Redbrangus
I'm only coming up with about 3.5 cu. ft., but your observation is on point. Edit: Qts: Dayton = .35 -- 3015LF = .46 Xmax: Dayton = 6.5mm -- 3015LF = 9.6mm ... more
Discussed in Help with square ported enclosure design in the TalkBass community
Willie5String
So, after reading up about 5 string bass, it appears that my cabinet would ideally reproduce 32 hz to 392 somewhat accurately. I have chosen this speaker based on Talk Bass recommendations ... ... more
Wasnex
Here's a thread that explores one of the primary reasons why you don't need to be super concerned about flat response to 32hz. Bass frequency/waterfall plots: what they mean to ... ... more
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