Product Overview

Description

Key Features

  • 8" Full-Range w/Bullet
  • MAX Power: 500 Watts
  • RMS Power: 250 Watts
  • Impedance: 4-Ohm
  • Neodymium Magnet
  • 99db ~ w/Grill

SPECS

SKU
PRO-FR8NEO
Nominal Diameter
8"
Nominal Impedance
4 ohms
RMS Power Handing
250 Watts
Maximum Power Handing
500 Watts
Sensitivity (1w/1m)
99 dB
Frequency Response
160 Hz-12.5KHz
Recommended Hi Pass Crossover
180 Hz


SPECS

Voice Coil Diameter
1.5" (38.6 mm)
Voice Coil Former Material
Kapton
Winding Material
KCCAW
Basket Material
Aluminum
Magnet Weight


THIELE & SMALL PARAMETERS

Vas
7.872 Ltr
Xmax
6.8 mm
Fs
128.77 Hz
Qms
3.356
Qes
0.376
Qts
0.338
Re
3.2 ohms


MEASUREMENTS

Overall Diameter
210 mm (8.26")
Front Mount Baffle Cutout
180 mm (7.08")
Mounting Depth
75.5 mm (2.97")
Overall Depth
82.7 mm (3.25")
Product Weight
4 lbs

Product Overview

DS18 PRO-FR8NEO

8” Neodymium Full-Range Loudspeaker With Bullet and Grill 500W 4-Ohm

Unleash the power of your music with the DS18 PRO-FR8NEO - an 8" neodymium full-range loudspeaker that is guaranteed to bring your music to life! With a staggering 500 watts of maximum power, this speaker delivers unparalleled volume and clarity that will transport you to a new dimension of sound.
The PRO-FR8NEO's high-powered neodymium magnet generates a much greater action force in the voice coil, providing a higher magnetic flux density in the air gap. As the strongest permanent magnet of all commercially available speakers, neodymium magnets are the perfect choice for those seeking simple perfection in sound.
Designed with DS18's signature attention to detail, the PRO-FR8NEO boasts a beautiful, tooled aluminum brushed accented basket and high-quality terminals that complement its sleek and modern design.
Additionally, the Silver Bullet integrated in this speaker’s design widens the higher range of frequencies it reproduces bringing you a fuller range of frequencies to blast. With a frequency response of 160Hz – 12.5KHz, an impedance of 4 Ohms, and a sensitivity of 99 dB, the PRO-FR8NEO provides crystal-clear audio with no distortion. Its cloth edge surround, aluminum frame, and non-pressed paper cone ensure the highest quality materials for the best possible sound.
Don’t settle for less, get the best with the PRO-FR8NEO.

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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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