B&C DCM420
Compression driver specs
| Throat exit | 2" |
|---|---|
| Voice coil | 100 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Usable range | 300-6000 Hz |
| Min crossover | 300 Hz |
| Sensitivity (on horn) | 113.7 dB |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Power (AES) | 110 W |
Compatible horns (same exit)
- B&C ME60 · 60°×40°
- Beyma TD-460/N · 60°×40°
- BMS 2230 · 90°×55°
- BMS 2236 · 60°×40°
Matched on throat exit (2") only. Verify mounting and crossover against both datasheets.
Substitute candidates
| Driver | Min XO (Hz) | Range low (Hz) | Range high (Hz) | Voice coil (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C DCM420 | 300 = | 300 = | 6000 = | 100 = | 112 -1.7 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| BMS 4596ND | 300 = | 200 -100 | 9000 +3000 | 88.9 -11.1 | 123 +9.3 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Radian 950 | 500 +200 | 500 +200 | 22000 +16000 | 101.6 +1.6 | 113 -0.7 | risky | min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Radian 950 | 500 +200 | 500 +200 | 22000 +16000 | 101.6 +1.6 | 113 -0.7 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Beyma CP/850/ND 8 OH. | 500 +200 | 500 +200 | 20000 +14000 | 100 = | 112 -1.7 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Beyma CP/800/TI 8 OH. | 500 +200 | 500 +200 | 20000 +14000 | 101.6 +1.6 | 112 -1.7 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| RCF ND950 2.0 | 500 +200 | 500 +200 | 20000 +14000 | 102 +2 | 110 -3.7 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| RCF ND3020-T3 | 500 +200 | 500 +200 | 20000 +14000 | 76 -24 | 109 -4.7 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| RCF ND850 2.0 | 500 +200 | 500 +200 | 20000 +14000 | 76 -24 | 109 -4.7 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Radian 850 | 700 +400 | 500 +200 | 20000 +14000 | 76.2 -23.8 | 112 -1.7 | risky | min crossover 700 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DCM420 →
Ranked on parameter similarity only (crossover floor, range, sensitivity, voice coil). Same throat exit required. A hint, not a simulation, model the swap before cutting or buying.
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