Product Overview

Description

Key Features

  • 8” Marine and Powersports Audio – 350W RMS / 700W MAX
  • Neodymium Magnet – Strong performance with lighter weight
  • IP65 Rated Build – Water-resistant and UV protected
  • Digital LED Lights – LC app control with LC-DRM (sold separately)
  • 360° Adjustable Mount – Flexible positioning and clean install

General Specifications

Nominal Diameter
8" / 218mm
Nominal Impedance
4 Ohms
RMS Power Handling (Combined)
350W
MAX Power Handling (Combined)
700W
Sensitivity (1w/1m) (Combined)
96dB
Frequency Response (Combined)
35Hz-20kHz
Number of Ways
2-Ways
Recommended High-Pass Crossover
60Hz
Sold in Pair or Single
Pair
Enclosure Material
Injection ASA
IP Rating
IP65 + UV Stable
RGB LED Lighting
Integrated Digital LED Speaker Lighting (Front of Cone, Acrylic Ring, Radiator Logo)
Digital LED Chip Type
1815S
Grill Type
Injection Molded Composite ASA with UV Protection coating
Clamps
Die-Cast adjustable (1"~ 2") 360 Degree Rotation Mounting, Buried Wire or Open Wire Mounting Optional, Included NBR Pad And Stainless Hardware (Screws, Stop Washers, Hexagon wrench, Safety Rope, Screw fastening Glue)
Front Logo
Yes, can be rotated for correct angle display
Rear Logo
Radiator Fixed Position
Color / Finish
Matt Black
Wiring
5 Core Wires for Lighting and Speaker


Woofer Specifications

Voice Coil Diameter
1.5" / 38.6mm
Voice Coil Former Material
Glass Fiber
Winding Material
CCAW
Cone Material
Water Resistant Compressed Paper
Surround Material
Soft PC Damping Glued
Basket Material
PC Injection Molded Composite
Magnet Material
Neodymium
Magnet Weight
8.8 Oz
Magnet Grade
N38H
Passive Radiator
Yes 4"


Thiele & Small Parameters

Equivalent Volume
16.29L / 0.575ft3
Excursion (one way)
2.25mm
Free Air Resonance
82Hz
Mechanical Factor
5.048
Electrical Factor
0.604
Total Factor
0.539
Moving Mass
15.048g
Compliance
0.251mm/N
BL Factor
6.202
Voice Coil Inductance
1.4mH
Diaphragm Area
213.82 CM2
DC Resistance
3.2 Ohms


Driver Specifications

Type
Compression Driver with CNC Solid Aluminum Horn
Voice Coil Diameter
1" / 25.4mm
Voice Coil Former Material
Kapton
Winding Material
CCAW
Diaphragm Material
PEN
Magnet Material
Neodymium
Magnet Weight
0.61 Oz
Magnet Grade
N38H
Crossover
Built-In 12dB/Oct with Overload Protection


Speaker Measurement

Overall Diameter
8.6" / 218mm
Overall Depth
13.9" / 353mm
Overall Height (with Mast Clamp)
12.37" / 314mm

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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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