A Review & Woofer Specifications For MCM’s Professional Raw Drivers
I’ve been working with the MCM Select drivers quite a bit and have testing them out in a number of applications. This includes testing different speakers in Electric Guitar Rigs, Bass Guitar Rigs, PA Systems, Floor Monitors, DJ Speaker Systems, Sound System Installations and even in some Home Theater Applications and Car Audio.
I setup my own spreadsheets and product detail sheets to help me quickly organize and find the drivers I was looking for. It’s also a great way to compare specs and to do a little reverse engineering on the product line. I’ve had several people ask me for these resources so I turned it into a web page with the specs and links to specific drivers.
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An Overview Of The “MCM Select” Drivers
Steel Frame & Cast Frame Basket Series
After tons of study and review of these drivers and some serious hands on, I started to reverse engineer their product line and have developed my own version of the drivers listings.
Here is how I view this product line.
MCM has 2 main versions of these speakers / drivers. Probably coming from the same factory or coordinating factories:
- Steel Frame Basket Series
- Cast Frame Basket Series
Each series has a set of industry standard sizes:
- 10”
- 12”
- 15”
- 18”
Note: There is a Steel Frame Basket 8” but there is no cast frame 8”
Each speaker size in the series has 2 versions
- 8 Ohm Version
- 4 Ohm Version
Note: This is a basic theme until you get into some of the much larger drivers, then there is only an 8 ohm version.
All of the drivers in both the Steel Frame Basket and Cast Frame Basket Series basically feature many of the same materials:
- Treated Paper Cones
- Treated Cloth Accordion Surround
- Paper Dust Caps
- Cloth Dampers or “Spider”
Each set has varies in freq response, power handling and have different size voice coils, magnet sizes etc.
In my opinion most of these drivers I have listed and linked to tend to lend themselves to the musical instrument and pro sound industry. Although certain drivers in these lines would work nicely in particular home audio, home theater and auto audio applications.
If you go through and read some of the testimonials and reviews (as always filtering the idiots) you will get a good idea of what people are using these for.
Website note:
These all seem to be listed a little differently in their descriptions probably because different people worked on the descriptions at different time when writing the content and populating the Shopping Cart system. And/or as they added or updated products not everything was displayed using the same set of design and layout standards. I know their catalog is so vast and huge that these little details don’t make that much of a difference except to a person like me.
Most every driver also has it’s Thiele Small Parameters listed as well.
If you aren’t real sure about what some of these terms are referring to check out our post of Speakers and how they work. This link will open the post in another window so you won’t lose your page here. Click Here To Check out How Speakers Work
Stamped Frame Woofers / Drivers
Model #: 55-1732
- Driver Size: 6.5”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 20 oz
- Power Handling: 75 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 1.5”
- Sensitivity: 94.2 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 60Hz ~ 12KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $24.95
- MCM Price: $17.29
- Qty Discount 4+: $15.59
Model #: 55-3550
- Driver Size: 8”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 30 oz
- Power Handling: 75 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 1.5”
- Sensitivity: 94.2 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 30Hz ~ 8KHz
- Cone Material: Carbon Fiber
- Surround Material: Rubber
- MSRP: $89.95
- MCM Price: $39.99
- Qty Discount 4+: $36.49
Model #: 55-2950
- Driver Size: 8”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 30 oz
- Power Handling: 100 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2”
- Sensitivity: 94 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 65Hz ~ 4.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $19.95
- MCM Price: $10.49
- Qty Discount 4+: $9.49
Model #: 55-3210
- Driver Size: 8”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 30 oz
- Power Handling: 100 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2”
- Sensitivity: 92 db W/M
- Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Freq Response: 70Hz ~ 4KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $19.95
- MCM Price: $10.49
- Qty Discount 4+: $9.49
Model #: 55-2651
- Driver Size: 10”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 40 oz
- Power Handling: 120 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2”
- Sensitivity: 95 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 38Hz ~ 3KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $24.95
- MCM Price: $14.69
- Qty Discount 4+: $13.39
Model #: 55-3211
- Driver Size: 10”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 40 oz
- Power Handling: 150 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2”
- Sensitivity: 95 db W/M
- Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Freq Response: 65Hz ~ 3KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $24.95
- MCM Price: $14.69
- Qty Discount 4+: $13.39
Model #: 55-2952
- Driver Size: 12”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 50 oz
- Power Handling: 175 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2.5”
- Sensitivity: 97 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 38Hz ~ 2.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $29.95
- MCM Price: $18.89
- Qty Discount 4+: $16.99
Model #: 55-3212
- Driver Size: 12”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 50 oz
- Power Handling: 175 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2.5”
- Sensitivity: 96 db W/M
- Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Freq Response: 60Hz ~ 2.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $29.95
- MCM Price: $18.89
- Qty Discount 4+: $16.99
Model #: 55-2953
- Driver Size: 15”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 67 oz
- Power Handling: 200 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 3”
- Sensitivity: 98 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 32Hz ~ 2KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $49.95
- MCM Price: $31.49
- Qty Discount 4+: $28.89
Model #: 55-3213
- Driver Size: 15”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 67 oz
- Power Handling: 200 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 3”
- Sensitivity: 98 db W/M
- Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Freq Response: 50Hz ~ 2.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $49.95
- MCM Price: $29.39
- Qty Discount 4+: $26.49
Model #: 55-2954
- Driver Size: 18”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 125oz
- Power Handling: 300 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 4”
- Sensitivity: 100 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 27Hz ~ 3KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $119.00
- MCM Price: $62.99
- Qty Discount 4+: $57.79
Model #: 55-1300
- Driver Size: 10”
- Basket Frame: Stamped Steel
- Magnet Size: 20 oz
- Power Handling: 70 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 1.5”
- Sensitivity: 90 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 45Hz ~ 10KHz
- Cone Material: Aluminum
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $44.95
- MCM Price: $23.89
- Qty Discount 4+: $21.49
Cast Frame Woofers / Drivers
Model #: 55-2961
- Driver Size: 10”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 40 oz
- Power Handling: 100 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2”
- Sensitivity: 96 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 52Hz ~ 4KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $39.95
- MCM Price: $19.99
- Qty Discount 4+: $18.19
Model #: 55-2981
- Driver Size: 10”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 40 oz
- Power Handling: 250 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2”
- Sensitivity: 93 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 35Hz ~ 3.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $59.95
- MCM Price: $31.49
- Qty Discount 4+: $28.39
Model #: 55-2992
- Driver Size: 12”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 100 oz
- Power Handling: 350 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 4”
- Sensitivity: 96 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 45Hz ~ 3KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $139.95
- MCM Price: $73.49
- Qty Discount 4+: $66.19
Model #: 55-2982
- Driver Size: 12”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 67oz
- Power Handling: 350 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2.2”
- Sensitivity: 96 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 30Hz ~ 3.2KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $79.95
- MCM Price: $41.99
- Qty Discount 4+: $37.79
Model #: 55-2962
- Driver Size: 12”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 50oz
- Power Handling: 175 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 2.2”
- Sensitivity: 96 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 48Hz ~ 3KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $44.95
- MCM Price: $23.69
- Qty Discount 4+: $20.99
Model #: 55-2993
- Driver Size: 15”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 100oz
- Power Handling: 400 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 4”
- Sensitivity: 98 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 40Hz ~ 1.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $94.49
- MCM Price: $65.26
- Qty Discount 4+: —
Model #: 55-3243
- Driver Size: 15”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 100 oz
- Power Handling: 500 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 4”
- Sensitivity: 98 db W/M
- Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Freq Response: 30Hz ~ 2.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $139.00
- MCM Price: $83.99
- Qty Discount 4+: $75.59
Model #: 55-2983
- Driver Size: 15”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 100 oz
- Power Handling: 500 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 4”
- Sensitivity: 98 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 30Hz ~ 2.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $139.00
- MCM Price: $83.99
- Qty Discount 4+: $75.59
Model #: 55-2963
- Driver Size: 15”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 67 oz
- Power Handling: 200 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 3”
- Sensitivity: 97 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 32Hz ~ 3KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $79.99
- MCM Price: $41.99
- Qty Discount 4+: $37.79
Model #: 55-2984
- Driver Size: 18”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 100 oz
- Power Handling: 700 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 4”
- Sensitivity: 99 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 27.1Hz ~ 2.5KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $219.00
- MCM Price: $109.00
- Qty Discount 4+: $98.00
Model #: 55-2964
- Driver Size: 18”
- Basket Frame: Die Cast
- Magnet Size: 100 oz
- Power Handling: 300 Watts RMS
- Voice Coil Size: 4”
- Sensitivity: 97 db W/M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Freq Response: 45Hz ~ 3KHz
- Cone Material: Treated Paper
- Surround Material: Treated Cloth
- MSRP: $149.95
- MCM Price: $73.49
- Qty Discount 4+: $66.19
Links To Some Other Related & Helpful Articles
MCM Select - Driver Resource Guide
Over the past few years I've been utilizing the MCM Select Drivers and I created my own set of detail sheets and a quick reference guide. Several people have asked for this so I am making it available to you too! There is nothing to fill out, just click and download - It's FREE. This PDF is printer friendly and includes specifications, pricing and links to the corresponding MCM products.
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