Product Overview

Description

Product Overview

DS18 SB24BTX

Amplified Soundbar With Bluetooth® and USB Player

DS18’s SB24BTX gives your off-road ride the soundtrack it deserves. This amplified Bluetooth® soundbar is compact, rugged, and loaded with everything you need for a clean, high-output audio experience.

Big Sound, Small Footprint
Inside this 24.6" powerhouse are built-in Class A/B amps delivering 100W RMS / 200W Max at 4Ω, plus a full-range stereo setup that pushes clear highs and deep lows across any terrain. Bluetooth® 5.0, AUX, and USB sources keep your options open—and your music playing.

Rotatable Control Panel
Access your settings and playback controls from any angle with a rotatable front panel, ideal for tight or creative installs.

Ready to Expand
Need more power? Use the RCA pre-outs to feed an external amp or sub and take your system to the next level.

Rock-Solid Mounting
Want next-level stability on rough rides? Match the SB24BTX with DS18’s CLP-SB1.5 clamp adaptors for ultra-secure mounting on 1.5” tubing—perfect for UTV cages, roll bars, or rear racks.

Marine-Ready
Rated IP35 water-resistant, built with a steel mesh grille, and finished in oxidized black aluminum, the SB24BTX is made to ride through water, dust, and anything in between.

IR Remote + Built-In Control
Adjust EQ, skip tracks, change volume, or swap modes—either with the included IR remote or the on-board backlit controls

SPECS

Specifications
SKU SB24BTX
Nominal Size 24" / 610mm
Total Watts (Peak) 600W
RMS Power @ 4 ohm (Internal Amp) 100W
MAX Power @ 4 ohm (Internal Amp) 200W
Frequency Response 45Hz-20KHz
Storage Temperature 5°F ~ 176°F (-15°C ~ 80°C)
Operation Temperature 32°F ~ 140°F (0°C ~ 60°C)
Operation Voltage 12 Volts (10~16 Volts Range)
Body / Features
Marine Grade Type IP35
Body Material / Color / Finish Aluminum / Oxidized Black Hemp Sand
Grill Type Steel Mesh
Qty on box 1 Pcs
Clamps 2 Set (Tube Clamp Adjustable 1.5" ~ 2.25")
Front Logo Yes
RCA Line Out (Pre-Amp) Yes (L/R 2 Volts)
Aux Line Input Yes (720mV)
EQ / DSP 5 Preset EQ (for BT and USB Mode)
Remote Out Yes (+12V)
USB Player Yes (WMA, MP3 files)
USB Charger Yes (1Amp)
Buttons / Controls Yes (Power, Mode, Play/Pause, Fwd, Bwd, Vol+/Vol-)
Rotatable Control Panel Yes (345°)
Remote Control Yes (IR Card Type)
Illumination Yes (Blue Backlit)
Bluetooth Version v5.0
Audio Protocols A2DP
Range >33ft (10m)* / Class 2
Voice Coil Former Material Kapton
Cone Material Water Resistant Paper
Surround Material Cloth
Basket Material Steel
Magnet Material Ferrite
Motor Diameter 2.36" / 60mm
Tweeter Specifications
Nominal Diameter 0.94" / 24mm (2 Pcs)
Voice Coil Diameter 0.8" / 20.4mm
Type Dome
Diaphragm Material Soft Dome
Magnet Material Neodymium
Crossover 6dB/oct
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class Class A/B
Amplifier Type Stereo Full Range
Number of Channels 4
Minimum Impedance 3 ohm
Signal to Noise Ratio 68dB
T.H.D. 1% @ 1000Hz
Channel Separation 60dB
Audio Source BT / USB / AUX
Power Input Wire Size 2x16ga
Recommend Fuse Size 10A
MAX Current Draw 7A
Thermal Protection Yes (>284°F / 140°C)
Over-Load Protection Yes
Short Circuit Output Protection Yes
Voltage Input Protection No
Measurements
Overall Width 24.6" / 625 mm
Overall Height 3.98" / 101 mm
Overall Depth 3.98" / 101 mm

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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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