Product Overview

Description

Price is per pair.

Key Features

  • 2.7" bullet tweeter with 1" voice coil, PEN diaphragm and neodymium magnet
  • 100W program / 200W peak power handling, 4 ohms, 98dB sensitivity
  • OEM plug-and-play connector for the factory wiring harness — fits Jeep JL/JLU/JT 2018-2024
  • Built-in 2.2uF bass blocker
  • Drops into the OEM location (front mount baffle cutout 2.16" / 55mm) as a soundbar tweeter replacement or dash mount
  • Sold in pairs

Overview

The DS18 JL-TW is a direct replacement for the factory tweeters in the 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU and Gladiator JT. The included OEM plug connects straight to the factory wiring harness, so there is no splicing. DS18 states it fits all 2- and 4-door JL/JLU/JT models including Sport, Sahara, Freedom, Rubicon and Gladiator; some 2015-2018 JK models may fit with additional installation work.

The tweeter uses a 1" voice coil on a Kapton former, a PEN diaphragm and a neodymium magnet, rated at 100W program and 200W peak at 4 ohms. A built-in 2.2uF bass blocker keeps low frequencies out of the tweeter. It is tuned for the factory amplifier but can also be run from an aftermarket amp.

Mounting: it fits the OEM soundbar tweeter location or the dashboard. The front mount baffle cutout is 2.16" / 55mm (the OEM hole), with a mounting depth of 1.57" / 40mm.

Specifications

SKU JL-TW
Nominal Diameter 2.7" / 68mm
Nominal Impedance 4 ohms
AES Power Handling 50W
Program Power Handling 100W
Peak Power Handling 200W
Sensitivity (1w/1m) 98dB
Frequency Response 1KHz-20KHz
Recommended Hi Pass Crossover 4KHz
Sold In Pair or Single Pair

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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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