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Product Overview

Description

Key Features

  • 5.25" 2-Way Coaxial
  • RMS Power: 60 Watts (180 Watts Max)
  • Impedance: 4 Ohm
  • Barium Ferrite & Neodymium Magnets
  • Pair ~ 89dB

SPECS

SKU
ZXI-5254
Nominal Diameter
5.25"
Nominal Impedance
4 ohm
RMS Power Handling
60W
Maximum Power Handling
180W
Sensitivity
89dB
Frequency Response
40Hz - 20KHz
Recommended Hi Pass Crossover
60Hz
Speaker Type
2-Way

MIDRANGE

Voice Coil Diameter
1"
Voice Coil Former Material
KSV
Winding Material
EISV
Cone Material
Glass Fiber
Surround Material
Rubber
Basket Material
Steel
Magnet Material
Barium Ferrite
Magnet Weight
10.9 oz

TWEETER

Nominal Diameter
1"
Voice Coil Diameter
0.8"
Voice Coil Former Material
KSV
Winding Material
EISVM
Diaphragm Material
PEI
Magnet Material
Neodymium

MEASUREMENTS

Overall Diameter
5.08" / 129mm
Overall Depth
2.80" / 71mm
Front Mount Baffle Cutout
4.45" / 113mm
Mounting Depth
2.28" / 58mm
Product Weight
4.5 lbs
Sold In
Pair

Product Overview

ZXI-5254

5.25" 2-Way Coaxial Speaker with Kevlar Cone — 60W RMS, 4-Ohm

A solid mid-size upgrade over factory speakers, the ZXI-5254 pairs a Kevlar-reinforced woofer with a neodymium tweeter for punchy, detailed sound without breaking the bank.

The rubber surround keeps unwanted vibration in check for cleaner bass response, while the neodymium tweeter adds crisp top-end clarity without adding unnecessary weight.

Covering a wide 40Hz–20kHz range, the ZXI-5254 is a distortion-resistant, easy drop-in replacement for most factory 5.25" locations.

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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