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

6 1/2” Professional Woofer

Link To MCM 55-1732 Click Here

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

8″ Carbon Fiber Cone Driver

Link To MCM 55-3550 Click Here

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

8” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2950 Click Here

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

8” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-3210 Click Here

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

10” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2951 Click Here

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

10” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-3211 Click Here

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

12” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2952 Click Here

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

12” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-3212 Click Here

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

15” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2953 Click Here

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

15” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-3213 Click Here

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

18” Stamped Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2954 Click Here

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

10” Aluminum Cone Woofer

Link To MCM 55-1300 Click Here

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

10” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2961 Click Here

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

10” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2981 Click Here

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

12” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2992 Click Here

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

12” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2982 Click Here

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

12” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2962 Click Here

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

15” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2993 Click Here

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+: —

15” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-3243 Click Here

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

15” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2983 Click Here

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

15” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2963 Click Here

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

18” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2984 Click Here

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

18” Cast Frame Woofer

Link To MCM 55-2964 Click Here

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

The Discovery Of MCM Drivers & The Building Of A Sound System

How Speakers Work - Illustrating The Science Of Speaker Technology

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.

Download The FREE Resource Guide

D.I.Y. Archives - Rigz Audio

MCM Select Pro Review & Woofer Specifications

A Review & Woofer Specifications For MCM’s Professional Raw Drivers

An Overview Of The “MCM Select” Drivers

Steel Frame & Cast Frame Basket Series

Stamped Frame Woofers / Drivers

6 1/2” Professional Woofer

8″ Carbon Fiber Cone Driver

8” Stamped Frame Woofer

8” Stamped Frame Woofer

10” Stamped Frame Woofer

10” Stamped Frame Woofer

12” Stamped Frame Woofer

12” Stamped Frame Woofer

15” Stamped Frame Woofer

15” Stamped Frame Woofer

18” Stamped Frame Woofer

10” Aluminum Cone Woofer

Cast Frame Woofers / Drivers

10” Cast Frame Woofer

10” Cast Frame Woofer

12” Cast Frame Woofer

12” Cast Frame Woofer

12” Cast Frame Woofer

15” Cast Frame Woofer

15” Cast Frame Woofer

15” Cast Frame Woofer

15” Cast Frame Woofer

18” Cast Frame Woofer

18” Cast Frame Woofer

Links To Some Other Related & Helpful Articles

MCM Select - Driver Resource Guide