DC Audio NEO Elite 4.0 15" Subwoofer ***BUILT TO ORDER***
Key features
- Subwoofer size: 15.0 inches
- RMS power per subwoofer: 4500 W
- Voice-coil options: D0.7, D1, D1.4, D2
- Voice-coil diameter: 4 inches
- Speaker leads: 8 AWG OFC direct leads
- Frame: cast aluminum
DC Audio NEO Elite 4.0 15" Subwoofer ***BUILT TO ORDER*** - Dual 0.7 Ohm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The DC Audio NEO Elite 4.0 15" Subwoofer is a purpose-built Neo-powered woofer designed for extreme power handling and ground-pounding bass, tuned for high-power SPL applications while preserving musical low end.
- 4.0" high-temp aluminum voice coil: 8-layer coil wound on a black anodized aluminum former, enabling high power handling and heat dissipation for sustained output.
- Large flat-wound 4" coil: enhances heat distribution and excursion control, supporting aggressive bass in high-power builds.
- 15" outside driver diameter, 12" mounting depth, 14.25" mounting hole: large chassis for deep bass in properly sized enclosures; fits with substantial mounting depth and a wide mounting footprint.
- Power handling: 4500W RMS / 9000W peak: built to withstand demanding amplifiers and sustained deep bass in large enclosures.
- Ohm options: d.7 / d1 / d2 / d4: flexible compatibility with a range of amplifier loads and enclosure designs.
- Sd: 815 cm: substantial cone area contributing to strong low-frequency output in ported configurations.
- Impedance and coils: Re 3.9 Ohm, Le 4.70 mH, Xmax 34 mm; Fs 30.36 Hz; Qms 8.08, Qes 0.36, Qts 0.35
- Sound quality and output tuning: Ref SPL @ 1W 88.83 dB; designed to deliver controlled, deep bass with high excursion capability.
- Construction and motor assembly: Cast DC Series aluminum black frame with non-inverted mount; FE A‑analyzed and optimized motor assembly; fully CNC machined; 6 columns of NEO; dome polypropylene dust cover with White DC logo; wide long-throw foam surround.
- Direct leads and durability: 8 AWG OFC direct leads; extra heavy-duty sewn tinsel leads wired to the top spider for reliable high-excursion operation.
- Enclosure guidance: Suggested ported box 3.25 ft³ for 15" designs; sealed box data not provided.
Benefits: In a high-power 15" system, the NEO Elite 4.0 is built to take substantial power and deliver deep, authoritative bass with strong cone control. Its large coil, heavy-duty motor assembly, and robust frame support sustained output in ported enclosures around 3.25 ft³, making it well-suited for competition-level SPL builds or any install demanding serious low-end output without compromising reliability. The impedance options and high excursion design address varied amp and enclosure choices, while the durable hardware—8 AWG direct leads, sewn tinsel wires, and CNC-machined components—helps ensure consistent performance in demanding environments.
| 15" | 18" | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Depth | 12" | 13" |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 14.25" | 16.90" |
| Outside Driver Diameter | 15.7" | 18.5" |
| VC Diameter | 4.0" | 4.0" |
| Displacement | .23 ft | .26ft |
| Power Handling rms/peak | 4500/9000 | 4500/9000 |
| Ohm Options | d.7/d1/d2/d4 | d.7/d1/d2/d4 |
| Sd | 815 cm | 1159 cm |
| Vas | N/A L | 67.10 L |
| Cms | N/A um/n | 34.01 um/n |
| Mms | N/A g | 807.49 g |
| Fs | N/A Hz | 30.36 Hz |
| Bl | N/A N/A | 40.55 N/A |
| Re | N/A Ohm | 3.9 Ohm |
| Le | N/A mH | 4.70 mH |
| Qms | N/A | 8.08 |
| Qes | N/A | 0.36 |
| Qts | N/A | 0.35 |
| Xmax | 34mm | 34mm |
| Ref SPL @1 watt | N/A db | 88.83 db |
| Suggest Sealed Box | N/A ft | N/A ft |
| Suggested Ported Box | 3.25 ft | 5.5 ft |
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