Description
ARC Audio AS250 2.5" Wideband Midrange Speaker
The ARC Audio AS250 is a compact wideband midrange driver engineered for high-end mobile audio systems where installation space is limited but sound quality remains critical. With a 2.5-inch driver size and extended frequency response, the AS250 delivers clean and articulate midrange performance for both 2-way and 3-way active speaker configurations.
Its wide operating bandwidth allows it to reproduce a large portion of the audible spectrum, making it suitable for DSP-based systems where precise crossover control and tonal accuracy are essential.
Compact Performance Engineering
The AS250 is built on a stamped steel chassis with an ultra-compact 1.38-inch mounting depth and breakaway mounting tabs, allowing installation in tight factory locations or custom builds where space is limited. The driver utilizes a Y35 ferrite motor structure combined with a 21mm CCAW voice coil to deliver strong transient response while maintaining efficient thermal performance.
A copper shorting ring helps reduce inductance and non-linear distortion, improving midrange clarity and maintaining consistent response during dynamic playback.
Advanced Cone and Suspension Design
The proprietary cone material blends aramid fiber, coconut fiber, and extracted pulp to achieve a balance of stiffness and low moving mass. This construction helps maintain tonal balance and reduces distortion across the driver’s operating range.
A woven cloth and pulp fiber surround works with a progressive Nomex spider to maintain mechanical control and stable excursion characteristics throughout the driver’s performance range.
Flexible System Integration
With a frequency response of 230Hz to 14kHz, the AS250 can operate as a wideband driver in compact DSP-controlled systems or function as a dedicated midrange in larger multi-way active designs. The driver can also be paired with the ARC Audio AS100 tweeter for extended high-frequency performance in fully active 3-way systems.
Specifications
| Speaker Type | Midrange |
| Speaker Size | 2.5" |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 75 Watts |
| Power Handling (Peak) | 150 Watts |
| Frequency Response | 230Hz – 14kHz |
| Sensitivity | 85.6 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Basket Material | Stamped Steel |
| Cone Material | Aramid / Coconut Fiber / Extracted Pulp |
| Surround Material | Woven Cloth / Pulp Fiber |
| Spider Material | Progressive Nomex |
| Motor Structure | Y35 Ferrite |
| Copper Shorting Ring | Yes |
| Voice Coil / Former | CCAW / Till |
| Mounting Depth | 1.38" |
| Cutout Diameter | 2.98" |
| Grills | Not Included |