--- product_id: 2301604 title: "SD215A-88 8\" DVC Subwoofer" brand: "dayton audio" price: "€ 133.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Dayton Audio" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/2301604-sd215a-88-8-dvc-subwoofer store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 8" dual voice coil driver works sealed or vented long-life rubber surround SD215A-88 8" DVC Subwoofer **Brand:** dayton audio **Price:** € 133.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Upgrade your bass game with Dayton’s relentless 8" powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SD215A-88 8" DVC Subwoofer by dayton audio - **How much does it cost?** € 133.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2301604-sd215a-88-8-dvc-subwoofer) ## Best For - dayton audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dayton audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Design:** Gasket-less frame and rugged rubber surround ensure years of reliable, distortion-free performance. - • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** Direct fit replacement for Lexus LS 430 subwoofer—no cutting or modifications needed. - • **Powerful Bass Output:** Delivers deep bottom octave frequencies that shake your space without breaking a sweat. - • **Versatile Installation:** Seamlessly performs in both sealed and vented enclosures for tailored bass experience. - • **Value-Driven Performance:** Premium sound quality and longevity at a fraction of the cost of OEM replacements. ## Overview The Dayton Audio SD215A-88 is an 8-inch dual voice coil subwoofer engineered for both sealed and vented enclosures. Featuring a gasket-less design and a durable rubber surround, it delivers robust low-frequency performance with up to 160 watts of power. Ideal as a direct replacement for vehicle subwoofers like the Lexus LS 430, it offers exceptional value and longevity for audiophiles seeking deep, reliable bass without the premium price tag. ## Description The Dayton Audio SD215A-88 8" subwoofer speaker is one of the best bang-for-the-buck low frequency drivers available today. Review: Great sub for the money - Installed as a replacement sub in my LS430. Works great, no complaints. Review: Lexus LS 430 subwoofer replaced - UPDATE [Nine Year's later 3/2025]: This will probably be my last update but yes, the subwoofer is still working well, and the amplifier is still working fine with it too. I have nothing to add but to say that im completely satisfied with this subwoofer. Although as of this 2025 update it is listed as unavailable. Hopefully its not discontinued, or if it is then i hope its replaced with a similar model that can do 8/8 dual voice coil capability. UPDATE [Four Year's later 7/2020]: Still going strong, still using almost every day, OEM amp doing just fine; nothing has changed! UPDATE [Two Year's later 7/2018]: I have had this Dayton subwoofer installed for nearly two full years, and its been smooth sailing. Very happy with the purchase, as well as its performance. Still sounds as great as the day I installed iy, and the old Mark Levinson amplifier seems to still kick butt when playing at any volume. Keep it low for general background music when going grocery shopping with your mother, or crank it up loud enough you have to almost yell to talk to your buddies riding in the back. It'll do its job aplomb with no sweat. Yes, if you jack up the "Bass" EQ on the stereo too much it will distort by reaching its maximum excursion. Otherwise if you're mildly sane about your listening habits it should be perfectly adequate. Heck the dummy writing this review in his twenties who listens to generic bass-y EDM all the time finds it perfectly suitable. Doesn't even matter if its Buffalo Springfield, Eurythmics, Lil Jon, or Avicii, it will perform as well as the original speaker will. You will not go wrong installing this if your previous subwoofer is acting up in your LS 430. I have attached a rudimentary dBa / Frequency Response graph of the performance of the SD215AA-88 in the LS 430. Take this with a grain of salt since it wasn't using any scientific equipment ( Sound Meter, COLEMETER Decibel Meter Digital Noise Meter Tester Range 30-130dB(A) with LCD Display(Batteries included) ). But it should give a very rough estimate to its capability. UPDATE [8 months+ later]: It's been almost eight months since i replaced the old subwoofer in my vehicle with this Dayton model. That and i've put about 15,000 miles in my LS 430 (i drive lots). Again, it has been flawless in sound reproduction and more importantly (to me at this point) the stock decade-plus old Mark Levinson amplifier in my vehicle has never cracked under the pressure of me turning it up loudly. And i do listen to my stuff at above average volumes. Seriously, if you have a broken LS 430 subwoofer you could either a- spend about 10 bux to fix it with glue (which honestly will probably go bad again since it's still beating beat down by the sun when you drive) or b- spend the $30 to get this and replace it with one as good as the one that came with the vehicle and not worry about it. Or heaven forbid c- pay the ridiculous prices for a new Mark Levinson subwoofer on eBay. [ORIGINAL REVIEW]: Purchased to replace a blown subwoofer in my vehicles rear deck. I purchased this specifically over the recommended Polk db840DVC because the Dayton had the capability to wire for 16 ohm impedance, of which the OEM was rated for as well. Versus the Polk which could only manage 8 ohms with it's dual 4 ohm coils. For about thirty bucks or so it's so far met and exceeded my expectations. It's not quite as musical as an HSU subwoofer for example and exhibits a one-note-wonder type of sound, but I'm willing to forgive that as it's installed in a less-then-ideal place (under the rear window in a small metal cavity completely undampened) than for what it's originally intended for (a properly made and designed subwoofer enclosure). All in all im satisfied with its performance. It gets QUITE loud even for my tastes, and thankfully the stock amplifier (of over 13 years) seems to be able to power it without breaking much of a sweat. Enough to rattle my center mirror at least. PS: while not a 100% drop in replacement for the LS 430 subwoofer, you can install this without cutting, drilling, or otherwise modifying anything to the car beyond the stock two-piece plastic frame that houses the OEM subwoofer. The difference being that the two plastic frame assemblies that are used to hold the OEM sub is configured differently. I didn't take note of how it was originally oriented, but right now both frames are above the subwoofer opening, pushing down on the Dayton subwoofer frame. This also means that the screw mounts are higher above than original. But they are still long enough to screw down the plastic frame and hold the Dayton sub in place without much issue. No gluing, no cutting or anything (i didnt have any silicone or material to do so, but i might have done so if i did just to be safe). Also basic soldering skills are required to connect fresh new wires to the OEM power connector as well as to wire the sub correctly. ## Features - Works equally well in sealed or vented enclosures - Attractive gasket-less design - Long-life rubber surround for years of reliable service - Excellent bottom octave performance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0045UY7M8 | | Additional Features | Bass Boost | | Antenna Location | construction | | Audio Driver Size | 8 Inches | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Audio Output Mode | Surround | | Best Sellers Rank | #60,298 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #253 in Car Component Subwoofers | | Brand | Dayton Audio | | Built-In Media | 1 x Speaker | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Television, Projector | | Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car | | Connectivity Protocol | RCA, Speaker Wire | | Connectivity Technology | RCA or Speaker Wire | | Control Method | Remote | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (94) | | Is Waterproof | FALSE | | Item Weight | 4.6 Pounds | | MP3 player | No | | Manufacturer | Dayton Audio | | Model Name | SD215A-88 | | Model Number | PS-SWF-D01 | | Mounting Type | Flush Mount | | Number Of Circuits | 2 | | Number of Audio Channels | 3.1 | | Number of Items | 2 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Speaker Maximum Output Power | 160 Watts | | Speaker Size | 8 Inches | | Speaker Type | Subwoofer | | Specific Uses For Product | construction | | Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Subwoofer Diameter | 8 Inches | | UPC | 844632088698 | | Warranty Type | Limited | | Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | | Woofer Diameter | 8 Inches | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Surround - **Brand:** Dayton Audio - **Connectivity Technology:** RCA or Speaker Wire - **Mounting Type:** Flush Mount - **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 160 Watts ## Images ![SD215A-88 8" DVC Subwoofer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715dSusBrtL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: In an infinite baffle replacement install in a Lexus sc430 what is recommended to obtain the best sound quality without building a box?** A: To be honest I never build a sub system without a box. I tried this in a Lincoln town car designed for a free air 8". The results were okay but lacked control and easily got distorted. I placed it in a box and got better results. I am surprised at how well this sub performs for the price. My advice though is to save your money and invest in a better sub or one rated/designed to go free air or infinite baffle. By the way use the specs sheet to design the box. **Q: Why does it have to sides to connect to?** A: Its basically 2 speakers in 1, it's done mainly for more wiring options, you can wire left channel on 1, and right on the other, or wired together in different combinations to raise or lower the ohms to match your amplifier/system, there used in home and mobile audio systems, as long as the onms are a safe match, to low or high can burn up your amplifier or make hour music sound crappy, at the same time if the ohms are setup right, you can draw the maximum wattage from your amp safely although sound quality may not be as good at that level it's a trade off, 2ohm to 4ohm as example, 2 louder 4 quality. **Q: how many watts?** A: It will run cleanly off of just 50 watts. This is a fairly sensitive sub and doesn't need a bunch of power. 100w of rms power will drive this thing about as far as you want ro take it. I run one in a .6 ft sealed enclosure in my 16 yr old sons 2002 civic, it has a surprising amount of outpit but matches very nicely to a well treated door containing 6.5" midwoofers and tweeters.I also have one in a 2001 suburban in the factory subwoofer enclosure. Again, it is very surprising to see people react to the sound a "cheap" subwoofer produces. **Q: can this run 2ohm in parallel? is there a version of this with dual 4ohm coils? I need 2ohm version of this for Lexus SC430 (aftermarket 2ohm sub amp)** A: No. Dual 8 ohm coils can only give a 4 ohm load in parallel for a single woofer. It is a fairly high sensitivity rating though, so if you could find specs for your old woofer, if the Dayton was 3db higher...then it would be comparable to your old woofer at 2 ohm. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sub for the money *by A***R on February 13, 2025* Installed as a replacement sub in my LS430. Works great, no complaints. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lexus LS 430 subwoofer replaced *by M***S on September 11, 2016* UPDATE [Nine Year's later 3/2025]: This will probably be my last update but yes, the subwoofer is still working well, and the amplifier is still working fine with it too. I have nothing to add but to say that im completely satisfied with this subwoofer. Although as of this 2025 update it is listed as unavailable. Hopefully its not discontinued, or if it is then i hope its replaced with a similar model that can do 8/8 dual voice coil capability. UPDATE [Four Year's later 7/2020]: Still going strong, still using almost every day, OEM amp doing just fine; nothing has changed! UPDATE [Two Year's later 7/2018]: I have had this Dayton subwoofer installed for nearly two full years, and its been smooth sailing. Very happy with the purchase, as well as its performance. Still sounds as great as the day I installed iy, and the old Mark Levinson amplifier seems to still kick butt when playing at any volume. Keep it low for general background music when going grocery shopping with your mother, or crank it up loud enough you have to almost yell to talk to your buddies riding in the back. It'll do its job aplomb with no sweat. Yes, if you jack up the "Bass" EQ on the stereo too much it will distort by reaching its maximum excursion. Otherwise if you're mildly sane about your listening habits it should be perfectly adequate. Heck the dummy writing this review in his twenties who listens to generic bass-y EDM all the time finds it perfectly suitable. Doesn't even matter if its Buffalo Springfield, Eurythmics, Lil Jon, or Avicii, it will perform as well as the original speaker will. You will not go wrong installing this if your previous subwoofer is acting up in your LS 430. I have attached a rudimentary dBa / Frequency Response graph of the performance of the SD215AA-88 in the LS 430. Take this with a grain of salt since it wasn't using any scientific equipment ( Sound Meter, COLEMETER Decibel Meter Digital Noise Meter Tester Range 30-130dB(A) with LCD Display(Batteries included) ). But it should give a very rough estimate to its capability. UPDATE [8 months+ later]: It's been almost eight months since i replaced the old subwoofer in my vehicle with this Dayton model. That and i've put about 15,000 miles in my LS 430 (i drive lots). Again, it has been flawless in sound reproduction and more importantly (to me at this point) the stock decade-plus old Mark Levinson amplifier in my vehicle has never cracked under the pressure of me turning it up loudly. And i do listen to my stuff at above average volumes. Seriously, if you have a broken LS 430 subwoofer you could either a- spend about 10 bux to fix it with glue (which honestly will probably go bad again since it's still beating beat down by the sun when you drive) or b- spend the $30 to get this and replace it with one as good as the one that came with the vehicle and not worry about it. Or heaven forbid c- pay the ridiculous prices for a new Mark Levinson subwoofer on eBay. [ORIGINAL REVIEW]: Purchased to replace a blown subwoofer in my vehicles rear deck. I purchased this specifically over the recommended Polk db840DVC because the Dayton had the capability to wire for 16 ohm impedance, of which the OEM was rated for as well. Versus the Polk which could only manage 8 ohms with it's dual 4 ohm coils. For about thirty bucks or so it's so far met and exceeded my expectations. It's not quite as musical as an HSU subwoofer for example and exhibits a one-note-wonder type of sound, but I'm willing to forgive that as it's installed in a less-then-ideal place (under the rear window in a small metal cavity completely undampened) than for what it's originally intended for (a properly made and designed subwoofer enclosure). All in all im satisfied with its performance. It gets QUITE loud even for my tastes, and thankfully the stock amplifier (of over 13 years) seems to be able to power it without breaking much of a sweat. Enough to rattle my center mirror at least. PS: while not a 100% drop in replacement for the LS 430 subwoofer, you can install this without cutting, drilling, or otherwise modifying anything to the car beyond the stock two-piece plastic frame that houses the OEM subwoofer. The difference being that the two plastic frame assemblies that are used to hold the OEM sub is configured differently. I didn't take note of how it was originally oriented, but right now both frames are above the subwoofer opening, pushing down on the Dayton subwoofer frame. This also means that the screw mounts are higher above than original. But they are still long enough to screw down the plastic frame and hold the Dayton sub in place without much issue. No gluing, no cutting or anything (i didnt have any silicone or material to do so, but i might have done so if i did just to be safe). Also basic soldering skills are required to connect fresh new wires to the OEM power connector as well as to wire the sub correctly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2001 Suburban stock subwoofer upgrade - NOT a drop in replacement sub! *by D***. on August 16, 2015* I purchased this to go into my 2001 Chevy Suburban SLT that had a stock 8" sub location. Well, it does not fit a 2001 Suburban SLT stock sub location without a handful of mods. Some reviews here stated it does, however, that is not the case but also not the speaker's fault. It takes a custom mount ring and parts of the stock sub to fabricate a mounting system. Have some rope seal available to use between the mounting system parts to stop air leaks and isolate the parts from one another. The stock sub box is too shallow by almost a 1/2" so the magnet hits the back wall, plus it needs 3/4lb of polyfil inside and MLV on the surfaces to stop the ringing. You will also need longer screws since you must space the sub further out. Once I fabricated the baffles and gaskets, plus a mounting ring made from part of the stock sub's basket that I jig sawed apart, it sealed well and there were no air leaks around the mounting points. The fabricated mounting ring basically "sandwiches" the sub and baffles down to the stock sub mounting surface. I wired the dual voice coils for a 4 ohm load so that the sub has up to 75-80 watts of power available from my amp. Crossed about 80hz it is doing a very nice job of adding enough low end to the system and blending well with the 6.5" components in the front doors. The speaker surround does not hit any part of the stock grill while playing hard, nice. Cabin gain picks up the lowest octaves nicely in these big Suburbans. If this had been a drop in replacement it would be perfect. As it is now, it is doing a satisfactory job! Plus I gained back some space since we haul 4-6 people around to weekend long soccer tournaments and games, and I need that back cargo area available. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dayton Audio SD215A-88 8" DVC Subwoofer - Skar Audio FSX65-8 6.5" 300 Watt 8 Ohm Pro Audio Midrange Loudspeaker, Each - Dayton Audio DC160-8 6-1/2" Classic Woofer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/2301604-sd215a-88-8-dvc-subwoofer](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2301604-sd215a-88-8-dvc-subwoofer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*