BOSS Audio Systems P80DVC 8” 1000 W Car Subwoofer - Dual 4 Ohm Voice

A new subwoofer must go through a short but important process of “break-in” before it is run under harsh conditions. The “break-in” process will ensure the subwoofer is able to perform as it has been designed to.

This process involves subjecting the subwoofer to no more than low-to-medium volume levels for a number of hours in the enclosure. 3-4 hours is generally sufficient for the subwoofer’s suspension to loosen enough to prevent the voice coil(s) from overheating and causing failure.

The break-in period is also effective in extending subwoofer life. Over-driving the woofer before it has been properly broken-in will usually result in premature failure and poor performance.

• Single Voice Coil, Power Handling (peak): 1000 Watts
• Electrical Q (QES): 0.460, Mechanical Q (QMS): 5.810
• Total Q (QTS): 0.430, Driver’s Compliance (VAS): 0.650 CuFt
• Driver’s Linear Displacement (XMAX): 8.000 mm
• Cone: Polypropylene, Voice Coil: High Temperature
• Basket: Stamped, Surround: Rubber, Sealed Enclosure: 0.65 CuFt
• Ported Enclosure: 1 CuFt, Port Type: Round, Port Frequency: 40 Hz
• Port Dimension: 3.5”, Port Length: 12”, Port Length: 10”, Port Frequency: 38 Hz

Pressed paper is more rigid and able to handle the high power and functionality. You don’t want the cone of a subwoofer to have a flexible structure to it. The stiffer the cone is, the better sound quality you will receive.

Capable of performing under higher-than-normal degrees with less prone to the fatigue, in turn increasing the performance and efficiency of heavy duty play time

A stamped basket can absorb and transfer much of the energy produced by the subwoofer. It has good corrosion resistance, good mechanical property, high thermal and electrical conductivity and retains strength at high temperatures.

Foam is a great material for surrounds in subwoofer. It is in general more flexible than rubber, providing a slightly higher efficiency. This also translates to better excursion. (How far the cone of a subwoofer linearly travels from its resting position). It generally lasts anywhere from 8 to 15 years under the right conditions of usage