DS18 NXL-8 8" Marine Grade Coaxial Speaker with RGB LED Lights
Owner's Manual
(Also available in Spanish)
Designed & Engineered in USA
Features
- 8" 2-Way Speaker for Marine & Motorsports.
- Continuous Power Handling: 125W RMS Each.
- Peak Music Power: 375W MAX Each.
- Sensitivity: 93dB at 1W/1M.
- Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohm.
- Frequency Response: 35Hz - 23KHz.
- IP65 Marine Grade Compliant Specifications, 100% UV Stable.
- Sold as Pair.
Components
- Coaxial Separate with Floating Design.
- Motor Structure: Y35 Ferrite Main Magnet and Reverse N35 (Neodymium) Magnet.
- 25mm PEN Dome Tweeter.
- Copper ring utilized in motor structure for far field performance.
- Integrated LED-RGB Lighting.
Materials
- Cone: Injected Molded Polypropylene with UV Protection.
- Surround: Soft PC Damping Glued Surround.
- Basket: PC Injection Molded Composite Basket with UV Coating.
- BT Control Module & App (LED-BTC) for Multi-Function RGB LED Lighting (sold separately).
Packaging Includes
- 2 x 8" 2-Way Full Range Marine Speakers.
- 2 x 1.5M 18ga Speaker Input Wire with Fast Terminal.
- 2 x 1.5M 22ga RGB Power Input Wire with Fast Terminal.
- 12 x Stainless Steel screws with M4 Hexagonal head (4mm Hex Tool).
Installation Instructions
Before Installation
- Carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting installation.
- For safety, disconnect the negative battery terminal before beginning.
- For easier assembly, run all wires prior to mounting speakers. Have tools ready: drill, Allen keys, crimpers, soldering iron, wire strippers, heat shrink tubing.
- Use high-quality, waterproof connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
- Be cautious when drilling: avoid gas tanks, fuel lines, brake/hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, or electrical wiring. On boats, avoid drilling through the main hull.
- Never place cables near fuel lines or power sources. Run wires inside the vehicle or hull for best protection.
- Avoid sharp edges; use rubber or plastic grommets to protect wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.
Mounting
- Determine speaker mounting location, ensuring sufficient space and a flat surface. Use extra caution on panels with urethane foam.
- Refer to the specification chart for the proper hole diameter.
- Mark screw locations and drill holes with a 1/8" bit.
- Feed speaker wires through the cutout and connect to terminals, observing proper polarity (positive terminal indicated with "+").
- Fit the speaker and mount using six (6) screws.
- Tighten screws until the speaker is snug.
LED Connections
Two options are available for LED connections.
Wiring
Option 1: With LED Control Module (LED-BTC)
Connect as shown in the diagram:
Wiring Diagram (with LED-BTC):
Connect the speaker wires and RGB wires to the LED-BTC module. The module then connects to the battery.
- Blue LED (-) / LED Azul (-): Connect to LED-BTC module.
- Red LED (-) / LED Rojo (-): Connect to LED-BTC module.
- Green LED (-) / LED Verde (-): Connect to LED-BTC module.
- Black 12V DC (+) / 12 V DC Negro (+): Connect to LED-BTC module.
- White Speaker (+) / Altavoz Blanco (+): Connect to LED-BTC module.
- Grey Speaker (-) / Altavoz Gris (-): Connect to LED-BTC module.
The LED-BTC module connects to the Battery (+ and -).
Option 2: Without LED Control Module (LED-BTC)
Connect as shown in the following instructions:
- Black wire "BK" connected to Battery Positive (+) 12V.
- White Color Light "R", "B", and "G" connected to Battery Negative (-).
- Green Color Light "G" connected to Battery Negative (-).
- Red Color Light "R" connected to Battery Negative (-).
- Blue Color Light "B" connected to Battery Negative (-).
- Purple Color Light "R" and "B" connected to Battery Negative (-).
- Yellow Color Light "R" and "G" connected to Battery Negative (-).
- Cyan Color Light "B" and "G" connected to Battery Negative (-).
Example of Green Light Connection:
Illustrates connecting the Green LED wire to the negative terminal of the battery.
Specifications
General Specifications
Feature | Value |
---|---|
Nominal Diameter | 8" / 203mm |
Nominal Impedance | 4 Ohm |
RMS Power Handling | 125 Watts |
MAX Power Handling | 375 Watts |
Sensitivity (1w/1m) | 93 dB |
Frequency Response | 35Hz-23KHz |
Recommended Hi Pass Crossover | 50Hz |
Body - Features
Feature | Value |
---|---|
UV Compliant | Yes, 100% Stable |
Marine Grade Type | IP65 |
RGB LED | Yes, RGB integrated |
Grill Type | Injection Molded Composite ASA with UV Protection coating |
Sold as Pair | Yes |
Woofer Specifications
Feature | Value |
---|---|
Voice Coil Diameter | 1.2" / 30.5mm |
VC Former Material | Kapton |
Winding Material | CCAW |
Cone Material | Injection Molded Polypropylene + UV Compliant |
Surround Material | Butyl (Rubber) |
Basket Material | High Temp Injection Molded Composite with UV Protection coating |
Magnet Material | Ferrite + Neodymium |
Magnet Weight | 24 OZ + 0.32 OZ |
Tweeter Specifications
Feature | Value |
---|---|
Nominal Diameter | 1" / 25.4mm |
Voice Coil Diameter | 1" / 25.4mm |
Voice Coil Former Material | Kapton |
Winding Material | CCAW |
Diaphragm Material | Titanium + PEI Sorround |
Magnet Material | Neodymium (N38H) |
Magnet Weight | 0.54 OZ |
Thiele & Small Parameters
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 66.7L / 2.35ft³ |
Excursion (one way) (Xmax) | 8.5 mm |
Free Air Resonance (Fs) | 56 Hz |
Mechanical Factor (Qms) | 7.701 |
Electrical Factor (Qes) | 0.899 |
Total Factor (Qts) | 0.805 |
Moving Mass (Mms) | 7.265g |
Compliance (Cms) | 1.119 mm/H |
BI Factor (BI) | 2.98 |
Voice Coil Inductance (Le) | 0.49mH |
Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 206.12 cm² |
DC Resistance (Re) | 3.15 OHM |
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 62.2 |
Speaker Measurements
Measurement | Value |
---|---|
Overall Diameter | 8.59" / 218.2 mm |
Overall Depth | 4.45" / 113 mm |
Front Mount Baffle Cutout | 6.97" / 177 mm |
Mounting Depth | 3.09" / 78.5 mm |
Motor Diameter | 4.32" / 110 mm |
Color Available
- Matte Black (NXL-8/BK)
- Glossy White (NXL-8/WH)
Dimensions
Dimensional Drawings:
- Overall Diameter: 8.59" / 218.2mm
- Overall Depth: 4.45" / 113mm
- Front Mount Baffle Cutout: 6.97" / 177mm
- Mounting Depth: 3.09" / 78.5mm
- Motor Diameter: 4.32" / 110mm
- Top Grill Diameter: 7.75" / 196.8mm
- Screw Hole Diameter: 0.17" / 4.5mm
Warranty
For more information on the warranty policy, please visit the DS18 website at DS18.com.
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