Audison AV 3.0 II 3" Midrange Speakers

The Audison AV 3.0 II is a compact 70 mm midrange speaker designed to reproduce the vocal and instrument range in an upgraded car audio system. It is intended for systems where a dedicated midrange driver can improve placement and detail compared with relying on a door woofer alone. Its compact format supports installations where space is limited, including suitable door and A-pillar locations.

This speaker is a practical choice for builders assembling a three-way front stage with separate tweeters and woofers. Its 50 W continuous power handling and 90 dB sensitivity make it suitable for a properly configured amplified system. The AV 3.0 II is engineered for controlled mid-frequency output from 160 Hz to 13 kHz.

A semi-pressed paper cone with cotton fibers combines low mass with mechanical damping for natural midrange reproduction. The rubber surround and optimized suspension are designed to support controlled cone movement. FEM-designed cone geometry is used to promote more consistent dispersion for listeners seated off-axis in a vehicle cabin.

The AV 3.0 II uses a 26 mm CCAW voice coil, neodymium motor, and built-in copper shorting ring. This motor arrangement is designed to reduce inductance modulation and support upper-midrange extension. Its die-cast aluminum basket provides a rigid chassis structure while the compact motor layout keeps mounting depth to 31.2 mm.

For system integration, the AV 3.0 II provides both conventional terminals and an OEM-style two-pin connector with an included bare-wire pigtail. A black mesh metal grille is included to protect the driver after installation. It is designed to work as a dedicated midrange in an actively filtered system or with an appropriately matched three-way crossover network.

Key Features

• 70 mm Midrange Driver: Adds a dedicated driver for vocals, instruments, and central soundstage detail.
• Semi-Pressed Paper Cone: Cotton-fiber pulp construction balances low mass, rigidity, and damping.
• 26 mm CCAW Voice Coil: Supports efficient motor control and heat dissipation.
• Copper Shorting Ring: Reduces inductance modulation for clearer upper-midrange reproduction.
• Neodymium Motor: Delivers magnetic strength in a compact mounting format.
• Dual Connection Options: OEM-style connector and standard terminals simplify system integration.

Design & Installation

The AV 3.0 II combines an aluminum chassis, neodymium magnet, glass-fiber voice-coil former, semi-pressed paper cone, and rubber surround. Its die-cast basket is designed for rigidity and airflow around the moving assembly. The included black mesh grille protects the speaker, while optional AVG 3.0 S II silver grilles provide an alternate appearance.

Confirm available mounting space against the 84 mm outer diameter and 31.2 mm mounting depth before installation. The supplied OEM-style pigtail can be soldered or crimped to vehicle speaker wiring, while standard terminals remain available as an alternative. For active DSP systems, Audison recommends a 300-500 Hz Linkwitz-Riley high-pass filter at 24 dB/octave, with a symmetrical low-pass filter set at the tweeter's high-pass frequency.