Product Overview

Description

Product Overview


Precision Marine-Grade Subwoofer
The NXL-iQ10SUB is a 10” marine-grade subwoofer that combines smart design with precision engineering to deliver the bass your system deserves in your marine and powersports vehicles. Included subwoofer covers help protect your investment.

Deep Impact Performance
With 500W RMS power handling and 87 dB sensitivity at 1W/1m, this subwoofer delivers powerful bass. Its motor structure features a ferrite main magnet and reverse neodymium magnet for strong, controlled output. A 5.31” mounting depth allows for versatile installation across a variety of applications.

Make Waves With Color
Integrated digital LED lighting behind the cone gives this subwoofer a bold glow to complete your build. Control the lights with the LC-DRM Bluetooth controller (sold separately) using the DS18 LC app.

Designed for Open Environments
The NXL-iQ10SUB is built for function, featuring a removable grille for easy cleaning after every ride. Its aluminum basket with UV coating resists heat and the elements for long-lasting performance. A PPI cone and UV-protected grille keep it looking fresh.

Bring the Boom
The NXL-iQSUB marine subwoofers feature advanced audio technology with protected components, so you can enjoy powerful sound on the water. Digital LEDs enhance your build’s look while maintaining marine-grade durability. Available in black or white in 10” and 12” options.

General Specifications

Nominal Diameter
10" / 268mm
Nominal Impedance
4 ohms
RMS Power Handling
500W
MAX Power Handling
1000W
Sensitivity (1w/1m)
87dB
Frequency Response
20Hz-250Hz
Recommended High-Pass Crossover
100Hz
Sold in Pair or Single
Single


Body / Features

UV Protection
Yes, 100% Stable
Marine Grade Type
IP65
LED Lights
Yes, Digital LED integrated (behind cone)
LED Connection Type
12V & Digital IN (Water-Resistant Terminal)
Digital LED Chip Type
1815S
Grill Type
Injection Molded Composite ASA with UV Protection coating and electroplated decorative strips
Color / Finish
White


Woofer Specifications

Voice Coil Diameter
2.4" / 61.1mm
Voice Coil Former Material
Glass fiber
Winding Material
CCAW
Cone Material
PPI
Surround Material
Rubber
Basket Material
Aluminum
Magnet Material
Ferrite + Neodymium
Magnet Weight
73oz + 1.8oz


Thiele & Small Parameters

Equivalent Volume
14.34L / 0.506ft3
Excursion (one way)
6.6mm
Free Air Resonance
53 Hz
Mechanical Factor
6.808
Electrical Factor
0.723
Total Factor
0.654
Moving Mass
98.487g
Compliance
92.724 uM/N
BL Factor
12
Voice Coil Inductance
0.74 mH
Cone Area
330.06 cm_
DC Resistance
3.2 Ohms
Efficiency Bandwidth Product
73.3


Recommended Enclosures

Sealed Internal Volume
0.6~2ft3
Sealed Box Output Response
64~45Hz
Free Air or Baffle Mount
Yes (Recommended)


Speaker Measurement

Overall Diameter
10.57" / 268.5mm
Overall Depth
6.9" / 175mm
Front Mount Baffle Cutout
8.66" / 220mm
Mounting Depth
5.31" / 135mm
Motor Diameter
5.28" / 134mm

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

RMS vs. MAX power — which number do I actually care about?

RMS is what your gear handles continuously; MAX is the short burst it can survive without complaint. Match your amplifier's RMS output to your speakers' RMS rating — sizing off the MAX number is how magic smoke gets released.

What does the IP65 rating on DS18 marine gear actually mean?

It's dust-tight and rated against low-pressure water jets from any direction — built for spray, rain, and the occasional wave over the bow, not for full submersion. If something's going somewhere it could sit underwater, that's a different conversation entirely.

How do I match an amplifier to my speakers without guessing?

Add up the RMS rating of everything the amp will power, and pick an amp whose RMS output (at your speakers' impedance — usually 4-ohm) lands close to that total. Undersized is thin sound; wildly oversized is a fast way to blow a voice coil.

Can I mix marine-grade gear into a standard car audio setup, or the reverse?

You can run marine-grade gear in a car — it's just over-built for that environment, no downside besides cost. Running non-weatherproof car audio gear in an open UTV or boat is the direction that causes problems.

What gauge wiring kit do I need?

It scales with your amp's power draw and the length of the run — DS18's OFC kits come in 4-gauge and 8-gauge for a reason. Undersized wiring on a high-draw system is a voltage-drop and heat problem waiting to happen; when in doubt, size up.

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