Product Overview

Description

Key Features

  • 8" Mid-Range
  • MAX Power: 800 Watts
  • RMS Power: 400 Watts
  • Impedance: 4 or 8-Ohm
  • Ferrite Magnet
  • 99dB

SPECS

SKU
8XL800
Nominal Diameter
8" / 203mm
Nominal Impedance
4 or 8 Ohm
RMS Power Handling
400 watts
MAX Power Handling
800 watts
Sensitivity (1w/1m)
99dB
Frequency Response
60Hz-8KHz
Recommended HI Pass Crossover
90Hz
Sold in Pair or Single
Single
Grill Included
No


Motor

Voice Coil Diameter
2" / 50.8mm
Voice Coil Former Material
Kapton
Winding Material
CCAW
Cone Material
Non-pressed Paper
Dust Cap Material
Paper
Bullet Material
N/A
Bullet Color/Finish
N/A
Surround Material
Cloth
Basket Material
Aluminum
Basket Color/Finish
Satin Black
Magnet Material
Ferrite
Magnet Weight
56 Oz
Displacement Volume
0.85L / 0.03ft3


Thiele & Small Parameters

Equivalent Volume
14.8L / 0.52ft3
Excursion (one way)
2.3mm
Free Air Resonance
90Hz
Mechanical Factor
5.62
Electrical Factor
0.39
Total Factor
0.36
Mechanical Mass
15.2g
Mechanical Compliance
0.23mm/N
BL Factor
10.7
Voice Coil Inductance
0.05mH
Cone Area
211.24cm²
DC Resistance
5.5 ohm
Mechanical Mass w/o air
17.5


Measurement

Overall Diameter
8.2" / 210mm
Overall Depth
3.8" / 96.4mm
Front Mount Baffle Cutout
7.2" / 183mm
Mounting Depth
3.34" / 84.5mm
Motor Diameter
6.14" / 156mm

Product Overview

8XL800

PRO XL 8" Mid-Range Loudspeaker 400 Watts Rms

DS18’s 8XL800 is power and precision personified. Designed for an unparalleled sound experience, this speaker is sure to change the way you experience music.

DS18’s 8XL800 stands head and shoulders above the mid-range competition. This 8-inch loudspeaker comes in 4-ohm and 8-ohm impedance ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio systems, for seamless integration into any setup.

With power handling of 400W RMS and 800W MAX these speakers are guaranteed to blow you away. The frequency response of 60Hz-8KHz ensures an extensive range that captures every nuance of your favorite music genres while the sensitivity rating of 99 dB guarantees crystal-clear sound reproduction, even in large venues.

Crafted with precision, DS18’s 8XL800 features a 2" Kapton voice coil and a non-pressed paper cone for enhanced durability and optimal sound reproduction. The satin black aluminum basket not only enhances the speaker's aesthetics but also provides structural integrity. The ferrite magnet weighing in at 56 ounces ensures powerful and accurate bass responses that will leave you amazed.

Elevate your audio game with the DS18 8XL800!

Free shipping on orders $100+

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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