DS18 NXL-8M 8 Inch Marine Grade Coaxial Speaker with RGB LED Lights and Stainless Steel Mesh Grill Owner’s Manual

June 9, 2024
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DS18 Logo NXL-8M 8 Inch Marine Grade Coaxial Speaker with RGB LED Lights and Stainless Steel Mesh Grill
Owner’s Manual

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.
  • Injection ASA Grill With 316 Stainless Steel Mesh
  • Sold as Pair.

COMPONENTS

  • Coaxial Separate with Floating Design.
  • Motor Structure Use 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

  • Injected Moulded Polypropylene Cone with UV Protection.
  • Soft PC Damping Glued Surround.
  • High Temp Injection Moulded Composite ASA Basket with UV Protection coating.

BT Control Module & App (LED-BTC) For Multi-Function for RGB LED Lighting (sold separately).

PACKAGING INCLUDES

  • 2 x 8″ 2-Way Full Range Marine Speaker for all elements.
  • 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).

READ BEFORE INSTALLATION

  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, also have all your tools at hand: drill, set of Allen keys, crimps, soldering iron, wire strippers, heat shrink tubing, etc.
  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 place cables near fuel lines or power (if possible), also 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.

INSTALLATION

  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 the speaker.
  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.
  7. LED CONNECTIONS – There are two options to choose from:

WIRING

  1. DS18 NXL-8M 8 Inch Marine Grade Coaxial Speaker with RGB LED Lights and Stainless Steel Mesh Grill - Icon 7 If you have an LED Control Module (LED-BTC), Connect as shown in the Following diagram:DS18 NXL-8M 8 Inch Marine Grade Coaxial Speaker with RGB LED Lights and Stainless Steel Mesh Grill - WIRING Blue LED (-)
    Red LED (-)
    Green LED (-)
    Black 12V DC (+)
    White Speaker (+)
    Grey Speaker (-)

  2. To connect without LED Control Module (LED-BTC), Connect as Shown in the Following instruction:

  1. Black wire “BK” Connected to Battery Positive (+) 12V.
  2. White Color Light “R” ; “B” and “G” Connected to Battery Negative (-).
  3. Green Color Light “G” Connected to Battery Negative (-).
  4. Red Color Light “R” Connected to Battery Negative(-).
  5. Blue Color Light “B” Connected to Battery Negative (-).
  6. Purple Color Light “R” and “B” Connected to Battery Negative(-).
  7. Yellow Color Light “R” and “G” Connected to Battery Negative (-).
  8. Cyan Color Light “B” and “G” Connected to Battery Negative (-).

EXAMPLE OF GREEN LIGHT CONNECTION:

DS18 NXL-8M 8 Inch Marine Grade Coaxial Speaker with RGB LED Lights and
Stainless Steel Mesh Grill - GREEN LIGHT CONNECTION Blue LED (-)
Red LED (-)
Green LED (-)
Black 12V DC (+)
White Speaker (+)
Grey Speaker (-)

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal Diameter 8” / 203 mm
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

UV Compliant Yes, 100% Stable
Marine Grade Type IP65
RGB LED Yes, RGB integrated
Grill Type Injection Moulded Composite ASA with 316 Stainless Steel Mesh
Sold as Pair Yes

WOOFER SPECIFICATIONS

Voice Coil Diameter 1.2″ / 30.5 mm
VC Former Material Kapton
Winding Material CCAW
Cone Material Injection Moulded Polypropylene + UV Compliant
Surround Material Butyl (Rubber)
Basket Material High Temp Injection Moulded Composite ASA with UV Protection

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Magnet Material| Ferrite + Neodymium ,
Magnet Weight| 24 OZ + 0.32 OZ

TWEETER SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal Diameter 1″ / 25.4 mm
Voice Coil Diameter 1″ / 25.4 mm
Voice Coil Former Material Kapton
Winding Material CCAW
Diaphragm Material Titanium + PEI Surround
Magnet Material Neodymium (N38H)
Magnet Weight 0.54 OZ

THIELE & SMALL PARAMETERS

Equivalent Volume Vas 66.7L/2.35 ft3
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 7.265 g
Compliance Cms 1.119 mm/H
BI Factor BI 2.98
Voice Coil Inductance Le 0.49 mH
Diaphragm Area Sd 206.12 cm2
DC Resistance Re 3.15 OHM
Efficiency Bandwidth Product EBP 62.2

SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS

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-8M/BK
Glossy White NXL-8M/WH

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DIMENSIONS

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WARRANTY

Please visit our website DS18.com for more information on our warranty policy.
We reserve the right to change products and specifications at any time without notice.
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