All items tagged with Dayton Audio (76)

Dayton Audio OmniMic 40k and Digital Audio Test System Loudspeaker Analyzer (DATS LA) Measurement Tools

August 27, 2025 by Vance Dickason

Dayton Audio OmniMic 40k and Digital Audio Test System Loudspeaker Analyzer (DATS LA) Measurement Tools

This article offers an overview of Dayton Audio's new OmniMic 40k and the Digital Audio Test System Loudspeaker Analyzer (DATS LA). The OmniMic 40k is a substantial upgrade from the original Dayton OmniMic V2 measurement system, while the new DATS LA is an entirely new loudspeaker measurement analyzer and software, using a patented DC offset bias technique to derive both small and large signal parameters, including both linear and nonlinear output capability.

Get It in Motion with Voice Coil August 2025

July 30, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Get It in Motion with Voice Coil August 2025

In this issue, Jonathan Gerbet explains everything we need to know about the next-generation of Klippel's Fast Large Signal Identification (FLSI) measurement tool. And as scheduled, Mike Klasco prepared a valuable directory of Voice Coil Winders, plus a subdirectory with Converters, Lead Out Wire, and Magnetic Fluid suppliers. For this month's Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the new 10NTLW2500 Pro Sound Tetracoil midbass woofer from Eighteen Sound, followed by the UMII12-22 subwoofer from Dayton Audio's new Ultimax II line.

Test Bench: Dayton Audio’s Ultimax II 8-22 8” Subwoofer

June 24, 2025 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Dayton Audio’s Ultimax II 8-22 8” Subwoofer

This powerful Dayton Audio Ultimax II 8-22 8" subwoofer from the company's recently upgraded series maintains many common features with the original Ultimax drivers. After having examined the Ultimax II 10" version in January 2025, this Test Bench looks at the new 8" version where the very stiff and thick carbon fiber cone stands out with the NBR surround, assisted by the two flat 6" diameter cloth spiders.

The Latest Advanced Loudspeaker Designs Are Measured in Voice Coil June 2025

May 29, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

The Latest Advanced Loudspeaker Designs Are Measured in Voice Coil June 2025

Voice Coil June 2025 offers the latest news from Klippel and Dayton Audio, and includes a complete listing of Headphone Test & Measurement Equipment, with updates on all the companies active in that space. For this issue's Test Bench, Vance Dickason prepared two extended characterizations of the TSQ2145 21" Pro Sound Subwoofer from Celestion's 10 Squared line-up, and the C16NX001/X, an advanced 5.25" metamodal TPCD coaxial driver from SEAS.

Test Bench: Dayton Audio’s UMII10-22 Ultimax II 10” Subwoofer

May 14, 2025 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Dayton Audio’s UMII10-22 Ultimax II 10” Subwoofer

This Test Bench characterizes the Dayton Audio UMII10-22 Ultimax II 10" Subwoofer, a recent example of the upgraded, high-performance designs that succeeded the brand’s original Ultimax subwoofer line. Available for now in four diameters (18", 12", 10", and 8"), the common feature set for the new line includes a large aluminum shorting ring and aluminum pole sleeve for lower magnetic distortion, a lightweight and rigid woven carbon fiber cone assembly, high Xmax, with a frame and motor designed with extensive thermal venting, all optimized for compact sealed enclosures.

Loudspeaker Enclosures and Technologies. Voice Coil March 2025 is Now Available

February 28, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Loudspeaker Enclosures and Technologies. Voice Coil March 2025 is Now Available

in this issue, Mike Klasco offers a renewed perspective about speaker cabinets and enclosures. Nora Wong compiled a highly sought-after Speaker Enclosure Vendors Directory for 2025. In Part 2 of his article, Dario Cinanni concludes his exploration of the SpeakerLAB software to simulate and predict speaker efficiency. In Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the Dayton Audio Ultimax II 8-22 8" subwoofer and the very unique GAIT BGD-D72-64-4-0A1 glass diaphragm super tweeter.

Start the Loudspeaker Year with Voice Coil January 2025

December 30, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Start the Loudspeaker Year with Voice Coil January 2025

The first issue of Voice Coil for 2025 is now available and includes a new article by Claus Futtrup about computation of alignments, Dave Morrison discussing Spikes & Isolation for Speaker Decoupling and another valuable directory of Earphone and Headphone Manufacturers and parts. On his Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the new Scan-Speak D3004/666000 metamodal TPCD dome tweeter and the Dayton Audio UMII10-22 Ultimax II 10" Subwoofer.

AudioSmile Launches Refined Little British Monitor

November 7, 2024 by Joao Martins

AudioSmile Launches Refined Little British Monitor

AudioSmile, the brand of designer and maker Simon Ashton, has reached out to audioXpress to let us know about the release of a new version of the Little British Monitor (LBM), a successor to its previous (and highly praised) LBM and LBM MK2 models. Far more than a simple iteration, the new LBM (MK3) is a ground-up redesign to achieve the very best performance in a desktop-sized active speaker package. Available as both a finished product or a build-you-own kit.

Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C Calibrated Test Microphone

October 2, 2024 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C Calibrated Test Microphone

As mobile devices embrace USB-C, the options for audio measurements expand significantly, making it more reliable, universal and convenient. The Dayton Audio iMM-6C offers a calibrated condenser measurement microphone for Apple and Android tablets and smartphones at an unbelievable low price. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2024.

audioXpress September 2024 Is Live. Make Smart Audio Moves!

August 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress September 2024 Is Live. Make Smart Audio Moves!

There's a lot of knowledge in audioXpress September 2024. There's a residential installation and home theater Market Update, and a review of the Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C Test Microphone. George Ntanavaras shares what he learned using AKABAK simulation software, and Charlie Laub explains all about Derived from Elliptic crossover filters. Read Jan Didden's interview with Joachim Gerhard discussing Low Noise Phono Stages, and learn how to build a Moving-Coil Phono Preamp designed by Sam Dulaney. And much more.

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