Product Overview

Description

Price is per pair (left and right pods).

Key Features

  • Loaded 6.5" dash speaker enclosure pods — 2 x 6.5" PRO-FR6NEO neodymium full-range pro audio loudspeakers included
  • 225W RMS / 450W maximum power handling per speaker, 4 Ohms, 97dB sensitivity
  • Silver aluminum bullet phase plug on each speaker, aluminum basket, non-pressed paper cone
  • Plug-and-play: OEM plug connector mates with the factory wiring harness; runs off the factory amplifier or an external amplifier
  • ABS injected plastic enclosures in satin black, mounting at the factory location
  • Sold as a pair (left and right)

Overview

The DS18 JP6NEO.FR is the higher-output version of DS18's plug-and-play dash pod upgrade for the Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU and Gladiator JT. Each pod is loaded with a PRO-FR6NEO 6.5" neodymium full-range loudspeaker rated at 225W RMS and 450W maximum at 4 Ohms, with a frequency response of 100Hz-16KHz.

The pods connect to the existing harness with an OEM plug connector and can be driven by the factory amplifier. For more volume, run them from an external amplifier. The speaker's aluminum basket and neodymium motor keep weight down while handling the extra power.

The enclosures are ABS injected plastic in a satin black finish and clamp into the factory dash location. Fitment: Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU and Gladiator JT, left and right.

Specifications

SKU JP6NEO.FR
Nominal Diameter 6.5" / 165mm
Nominal Impedance 4 Ohms
RMS Power Handling 225W
Maximum Power Handling 450W
Sensitivity (1w/1m) 97dB
Frequency Response 100Hz-16KHz
Recommended Hi Pass Crossover 160Hz
Sold In Pair

Free shipping on orders $150+

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.

Didn’t find your answer?

Don't hestitate to contact us