Description
The ARC Audio AS250 is a matched pair of compact 2.5-inch wideband midrange speakers for active two-way and three-way systems. Its shallow 1.38-inch mounting depth and breakaway mounting tabs make it suitable for factory dash locations, A-pillars, upper doors, and custom pods where installation space is limited.
The stamped-steel chassis carries a Y35 ferrite motor and a 21 mm CCAW voice coil. A copper shorting ring helps control inductance and motor-related non-linearity. The cone combines aramid fiber, coconut fiber, and extracted pulp to balance stiffness with low moving mass across the driver’s wide operating range.
The AS250 is rated for 75 watts RMS, 150 watts maximum, and an operating range of 230 Hz–14 kHz. It is intended for active or externally crossed systems and does not include passive crossovers or grilles.
Specifications
| Series | AS Series |
|---|---|
| Sold as | Matched pair |
| Speaker type | Raw wideband midrange |
| Size | 2.5 inches |
| Nominal impedance | 4 ohms |
| RMS power handling | 75 watts |
| Maximum power | 150 watts |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB |
| Frequency response | 230 Hz–14 kHz |
| Mounting depth | 1.38 inches |
| Chassis | Stamped steel with breakaway mounting tabs |
| Motor | Y35 ferrite |
| Voice coil | 21 mm CCAW |
| Inductance control | Copper shorting ring |
| Cone material | Aramid fiber, coconut fiber, and extracted-pulp blend |
| AS100 conversion compatibility | Yes |
| Passive crossover included | No |
| Grilles included | No |
Features
- Compact 2.5-inch wideband midrange pair.
- Designed for active two-way and three-way systems.
- Shallow 1.38-inch mounting depth.
- Breakaway mounting tabs for installation flexibility.
- Y35 ferrite motors.
- 21 mm CCAW voice coils.
- Copper motor shorting rings.
- Aramid, coconut-fiber, and pulp-blend cones.
- Wide 230 Hz–14 kHz published response.
- Compatible with AS100 conversion applications.
Where the AS250 Fits
The AS250 is the optional dedicated midrange in the SMS Level 2 ARC Audio path. It is most useful when the vehicle has a good dash, pillar, or upper-door location, or when custom fabrication can create a location that improves stage height, driver spacing, and crossover behavior.
It is not mandatory. The AS600 and AS100 can form a complete active two-way system when that layout is the better acoustic and fabrication choice.
Common Pairing
AS active 3-way: AS600 midbass + AS250 midrange + AS100 tweeter, with independent DSP channels and amplification selected around the required power and total channel count.
Installation Considerations
SMS evaluates the AS250 location before adding it to the system. A third driver only helps when its placement, aiming, crossover region, and path-length relationship can be managed correctly. Final setup includes crossover protection, delay, level, EQ, polarity, and phase verification.
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