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Polk Audio DB842 DVC - DB+ Series 8' Shallow Subwoofer for Marine/Car Sound System, 30Hz-200Hz Frequency Response, Dual 4-Ohm Voice Coils & Polypropylene Woofer Cone

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  • POWERFUL SUBWOOFER FOR CAR & MARINE - The Polk DB842 DVC 8" Marine Certified Subwoofer is a space-saving sub with 750W peak power and features a polypropylene woofer cone, and a durable Santoprene surround built to handle big power over the long run
  • HARD-HITTING BASS FOR YOUR CAR AUDIO - With Dynamic Balance Technology, a Polk Audio proprietary, this marine subwoofer uses laser imaging to identify the best combination of speaker materials, ensuring distortion-free response with wide sound dispersion
  • SPLASH-PROOF SOUND SYSTEM - Polk DB+ series speakers give thunderous sonic output in freshwater boats, motorcycles, ATVs, and others, as they have IP56 marine certification with coated steel baskets. They are even tested for Salt-fog, UV & Humidity
  • WALLET-FRIENDLY POLK AUDIO SUBWOOFER - Experience powerful and smooth bass like never before with this compact subwoofer. Designed with cutting-edge technology and premium materials, this affordable sub is the ultimate choice for an audio system
  • MULTIPLE WIRING OPTIONS - The dual 4-ohm voice coils of this Polk subwoofer when wired in parallel results in a 2-ohm load, while in series presents an 8-ohm load. This allows for customized configurations and compatibility with a variety of audio systems



4.4 out of 5 stars Best Sellers Rank
  • #57,547 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #6 in Marine Subwoofers
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No Date First Available June 30, 2017

Product Description

DB842 DVC

DB842 DVC

8" DUAL VOICE-COIL SUBWOOFER WITH MARINE CERTIFICATION

Take your car, boat, or ATV to new sonic depths with Polk DB+ Series Subwoofers. You’ll get Polk’s thunderous, crystal clear, and effortless bass from a marine-certified subwoofer with a space-saving design that’s easy to install and built to last.

Key Features

  • High Performance Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer for Automobiles, Boats, and ATVs
  • IP56 rated: Dirt / Water Resistant, Tested for Salt-Fog, UV, Humidity
  • Slim Form Factor
DB842 DVC

Effortless Bass On The Go

Audio enthusiasts love Polk’s DB+ Series Subwoofers for the rich, clean, and deep low-frequency response they provide to cars, boats, and ATVs. Built marine tough with a space-saving design, DB+ Series Subwoofers add thunderous bass to your ride—wherever life takes you: the road, the trail, the waves—you name it.

DB842 DVC

The Stealth Sub

The DB+ Series Subwoofers utilize our patented Dynamic Balance Technology to combine Polypropylene woofers, non-resonant materials, and exceptional power handling for crystal clear sound with deep, effortless bass. Their slimmed-down form factor reduces the need for oversized subwoofer enclosures. Plus, the dual voice coil (DVC) subwoofers offer multiple impedance connections, allowing you to better match the performance of your amplifier for higher potential power.

DB842 DVC

Marine Certified

DB+ Series Subwoofers are IP56 rated so they are dirt- and water-resistant. They also have been tested for salt fog, UV, and humidity. A big part of that marine certification also means that each subwoofer has a UV-tolerant cone, waterproof surrounds, and stainless steel mounting hardware, providing protection against the elements.

Subwoofer Array Driver • (1) 8" (20.32 cm) d (Round) - Subwoofer
Diameter 7.28" (18.49 cm)
Full-Range Mounting Depth Top Mount: 3.82" (9.7 cm)
Full-Range Mounting Depth Bottom Mount: 4.02" (10.21 cm)
Total Frequency Response 30 Hz → 200 Hz
Nominal Impedance 4 ohms
Sensitivity (1 watt @ 1 meter) 84 dB
Continuous Power Handling 250W
Peak Power Handling 750W

David Maddox
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
Good bass for the size they are better than others just the right amount of bass at 157hz on Dsp on a atg 1 500 watts mono amp
Aaron
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
Has great punch. After a few hours of break in the sub sounds great. Replaced the factory sub 2016 MDX. On stock amp, an upgraded amp on this sub would sound even better. Best sub for this price
Very good
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
Was able to wire the two voice coils in series as to not fry my amp. Sounds good but is a tight fit and not as much kick as I would have wanted. Handles bass well though.
christopher barbaccia
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024
I had high hopes for a subwoofer that claimed to handle up to 750 watts, well it never received that. The max power it received was 350 watts, I installed the oem lincoln town car alpine sub & oem sounds great Polk Audio sub blew. As a matter of fact they replaced the 1st one & second one blew, I would NOT buy this sub
Justin
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
These subwoofers really pound. I have an 8 dvc, and a 10 svc, and i love the sound of both 8 and 10. I have other subwoofers in my build, I have a 10" Kicker cvr, and a 8", and two 6.5" Memphis prx. And the polks are by far my favorite, the sound quality of the polks is a good sound, warm but punchy. And these are cheaper than all of the other ones, and that really makes them better.
Kevin J
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
Nothing bad to say about this subwoofer. Was going to go with a much more expensive brand but it ended up being a little too deep for the box I was putting it in. This is sounding much better than the previous sub I had. Has been handling the power im throwing at it. I would recommend this sub to anyone.
M Varnier
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019
The factory subwoofer on my Toyota Solara JBL system was dryrotted, and I bought this as a replacement. I had to modify the harness in my car (remove the plastic clip, leaving just the metal Faston terminals), and had to drill new holes into the Stealth Box... but it was a pretty easy swap and this sub sounds FANTASTIC.
Luke L.
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018
I have nothing bad to say about this speaker. However, if buying this to replace your blown ML sub in your lexus, be warned that this speaker, run in series, only shows 6.5 ohms at an idle. the Ml amp is designed for a 12 ohm speaker and you risk overheating your amp using this speaker (especially if you like to run loud). I discussed this at length with a friend who has been in the AV industry for 20 years and he said it will work until your amp gives out.... A ML amp is far more expensive than a ML sub. I recommend getting the real deal.PS....If your sub is blown because the foam has rotted you can order a new surround for about $20 and its very simple to replace even for a novice.Hope this helps someone.