DS18 HYDRO OWNER'S MANUAL

Features

Model Specifications

General Features (NXL6&NXL8, CF6&CF8)

• Marine/UTV 2-Way Speaker
• Continuous Power Handling: 100W/125W RMS (NXL6/NXL8), 125W/150W RMS (CF65/CF8)
• Peak Music Power: 300W/375W MAX (NXL6/NXL8), 375W/450W MAX (CF65/CF8)
• 25mm Titanium Dome PEI Surround Tweeter
• IP65 Marine Grade Compliant Specifications, 100% UV Stable
• Integrated RGB LED Lighting
• Basket: High Temp injection Molded Composite High Gloss Basket With UV Coating
• Grilles: High Gloss injection Molded Composite ASA Grilles With UV Coating (NXL6&NXL8)
• Grilles: High Temp injection Molded Composite Grilles Black Carbon Fiber Texture with 316 Metal Mesh (CF6&CF8)
• Motor Structure: Y35 Ferrite Main Magnet And Reverse Neodymium Magnet
• Sensitivity: 91dB /93dB at 1W/1M
• Nominal Impedance: 4-Ohm
• Copper Ring Utilized In Motor Structure For Far-Field Performance
• Cone: Injection Molded, UV-Compliant, Polypropylene Cone, Butyl Surround
• RF Remote LED Controller Or WIFI Controller Option Available For Multi-Function RGB LED Lighting (Optional)

What's Included

• One Pair Marine/UTV Grade Speaker
• 2x 1.5M #18 Speaker Input Wires With Fast Terminal
• 2x 1.5M #22 RGB LED Power Input Wires With Fast Terminal
• 12x M4 Philips Inner Hex Head 304 Stainless Screw (3mm Hex Tool)
• Owner's Manual

Installation

Installation Considerations

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install these speakers.
2. For safety, disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting speakers in place.
4. Use high-quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
5. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle. If installation in a boat, take care not to cut or drill through the main hull.
6. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle or hull area provides the best protection.
7. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.

Mounting

1. Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an area large enough for the speaker to mount evenly. Be sure that the mounting location is deep enough for the speaker to fit; only mount to a flat surface. Use extra caution when mounting on panels with urethane foam.
2. Refer to the specification chart to determine the proper diameter hole to cut for your speaker model.
3. Mark the locations for the mounting screws. Drill the holes with a 1/8" bit.
4. Feed the speaker wires through the cutout and connect to the speaker terminals. Be sure to observe proper polarity when connecting the wires. The speaker's positive terminal is indicated with a "+".
5. Fit the speaker and mount into place using six (6) screws.
6. Tighten the screws until the speaker is snug in place.

LED Connections

There are two options for LED connections:

• Option 1: Connect RGB Wires to RF RGB LED Controller or WIFI RGB LED Controller (Optional).
• Option 2: Connect to Battery (DC12V). The speaker's RGB LED Fast Terminal "V+" connects to the Battery Positive terminal.

For color control when connecting directly to battery negative (assuming a common positive connection for V+):

• Green ("G") Terminal: Connect to Battery Negative
• Red ("R") Terminal: Connect to Battery Negative
• Blue ("B") Terminal: Connect to Battery Negative
• Purple ("R" + "B") Terminals: Connect to Battery Negative
• Yellow ("R" + "G") Terminals: Connect to Battery Negative
• Cyan ("B" + "G") Terminals: Connect to Battery Negative
• White ("R" + "B" + "G") Terminals: Connect to Battery Negative

Note: The specific function of each color combination depends on the controller used.

Specifications

Dimensions

The following dimensions are provided for each speaker model:

NXL6 Dimensions

• Overall Diameter: 176mm [6.937in]
• Cutout Diameter: 135mm [5.313in]
• Mounting Depth: 63.5mm [2.500in]

NXL8 Dimensions

• Overall Diameter: 218.2mm [8.590in]
• Cutout Diameter: 177mm [6.967in]
• Mounting Depth: 78.5mm [3.091in]

CF65 Dimensions

• Overall Diameter: 176mm [6.937in]
• Cutout Diameter: 135mm [5.309in]
• Mounting Depth: 63.5mm [2.500in]

CF8 Dimensions

• Overall Diameter: 218.1mm [8.587in]
• Cutout Diameter: 177mm [6.965in]
• Mounting Depth: 78.5mm [3.091in]

Installation Diagram Description

The installation diagram illustrates the connection of DS18 speakers to a 12V DC battery system. It shows the positive (DC12+) and negative (GND) terminals of the battery connecting to an amplifier. Speaker wires are depicted connecting from the amplifier's outputs to the speakers. The diagram also shows optional connections for an RF or WIFI RGB LED Controller, indicating specific terminals for LED control and power input.