B&C DCM420

2" exit · 8 Ω · 110 W · 112 dB · datasheet ↗

Compression driver specs

Throat exit	2"
Voice coil	100 mm
Impedance	8 Ω
Usable range	300-6000 Hz
Min crossover	300 Hz
Sensitivity (on horn)	112 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 =	113.7 +1.7	close	16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes	+
BMS 4596ND	300 =	200 -100	9000 +3000	88.9 -11.1	123 +11	risky		+
Beyma CP/850/ND 8 OH.	500 +200	500 +200	20000 +14000	100 =	112 =	risky	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 =	risky	min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO	+
Radian 950	500 +200	500 +200	22000 +16000	101.6 +1.6	113 +1	risky	16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO	+
Radian 950	500 +200	500 +200	22000 +16000	101.6 +1.6	113 +1	risky	min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO	+
RCF ND950 2.0	500 +200	500 +200	20000 +14000	102 +2	110 -2	risky	min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO	+
RCF ND3020-T3	500 +200	500 +200	20000 +14000	76 -24	109 -3	risky	min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO	+
RCF ND850 2.0	500 +200	500 +200	20000 +14000	76 -24	109 -3	risky	min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO	+
Radian 850	700 +400	500 +200	20000 +14000	76.2 -23.8	112 =	risky	16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 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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