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DC Audio

DC Audio NEO Elite 3.5 18" Subwoofer ***BUILT TO ORDER***

Regular price $1,624.99

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The DC Audio NEO Elite 3.5 18" Subwoofer is a built-to-order high-motor-force driver designed for SPL and ground-pounding performance, with an open motor design to help keep the 3.5" voice coil cooler during extended, high-power play.

  • Extremely rigid paper cone assembly: Keeps the cone stable at high excursion for tighter, more controlled bass.
  • Large Roll “LR” Multilayered polymer foam surround: Durable suspension that maintains alignment and linear cone movement under heavy loads.
  • Polypropylene dust cover with DC logo: Lightweight protection with minimal resonance to preserve signal integrity.
  • (5) 3.5x10” OD spiders: Multiple spiders share the load, helping center the voice coil under high power and large excursions.
  • Dual extra heavy duty interweaved tinsel lead wire: Reinforced wiring handles repeated flexing without impedance loss.
  • Cast aluminum DC Tooled black frame / no invert mount: Stiff, rigid structure designed for reliable mounting in demanding installations.
  • Large Neo Columns: Heat-dissipating structure aids sustained power handling and reduces thermal compression.
  • Rubber mounting gasket: Improves sealing and reduces vibration transfer into the vehicle chassis.
  • Direct Leads: Short, direct electrical path enhances power transfer and reduces inductance losses.
  • 3.5" 8 layer hi-temp aluminum voice coil: High thermal capacity and strength for sustained, high-power performance.
  • Power Handling RMS 3500W / Peak 7000W: Indicates substantial headroom for continuous and peak bass demands in a high-SPL build.
  • Mounting Depth 12.75" / Mounting Hole Diameter 16.9" / Outside Diameter 18.5": Key dimensions to ensure proper fit in a large enclosure and compatible mounting.
  • Voice Coil Diameter 3.5": Matches the 3.5" coil design across the line, supporting strong coupling to the cone.
  • Displacement 0.26 ft³: Larger internal excursion capability translates to deeper bass in appropriate enclosures.
  • Sd 1159 cm²: Cone area contributing to overall output per watt and low-frequency extension.
  • Ohm Options d.7/d1/d2: Multiple impedance options to match amplifier and enclosure design.
  • Suggested Ported Box 5.5 ft³: Recommended enclosure size for ported configurations at this 18" size for strong low-end output.
  • Ref SPL @1 watt 85.74 dB: Sensitivity baseline indicating how efficiently the driver converts power into sound at a 1 W input.

In a serious automotive system, this 18" sub delivers deep, impactful bass with robust headroom, thanks to heat-management features and a high-power rating. It suits large-enclosure, high-SPL builds where a 5.5 ft³ ported box is recommended, delivering the low-end authority required for competition-grade or premium daily-driver installations.


NEO 3.5 Subwoofer 12" (Pre-Break-in) 15" 18"
Mounting Depth 10.5" 11.75" 12.75"
Mounting Hole Diameter 11.15" 14.25" 16.9"
Outside Driver Diameter 12.5" 15.7" 18.5"
VC Diameter 3.5" 3.5" 3.5"
Displacement .19 ft³ .23 ft³ .26 ft³
Power Handling RMS 3500
watts
3500
watts
3500
watts
Power Handling PEAK 7000
watts
7000
watts
7000
watts
Ohm Options d.7/d1/d2 d.7/d1/d2 d.7/d1/d2
Sd 494 cm² 791 cm² 1159 cm²
Vas 9.87 L 0.00 L 0.00 L
Cms 31.86 Um/n 00.00 Mm/n 00.00 Mm/n
Mms 488.77g 000.00 g 000.00 g
Fs 40.32 Hz 0.00 Hz 0.00 Hz
Bl 30.91 N/A 00.00 N/A 00.00 N/A
Re 1.99 Ohm 0.00 Ohm 0.00 Ohm
Le 2.73 mH 0.00 mH 0.0 mH
Qms 8.92 0.00 0.00
Qes 0.25 0.00 0.00
Qts 0.25 0.00 0.00
Xmax 34mm 34mm 34mm
Ref SPL @1 watt 85.74 db 0.00 db N/A db
Suggest Sealed Box N/A ft³ N/A ft³ N/A ft³
Suggested Ported Box 1.5 ft³ 3.25 ft³ 5.5 ft³

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