DS18 NXL-X8TPNEO 8 Inch Wakeboard Pod Tower Speakers Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: DS18

Table of Contents

DS18 NXL-X8TPNEO 8 Inch Wakeboard Pod Tower Speakers
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT
PACKAGING INCLUDES
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION OPTIONS
INSTALLATION
- BEGINNING MOUNTING
DIMENSIONS
Documents / Resources

DS18 NXL-X8TPNEO 8 Inch Wakeboard Pod Tower Speakers

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SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Nominal Diameter…………..8”
Nominal Impedance……….4ohm
RMS Power Handling……… 180W
MAX Power Handling………550W
Sensitivity (1w/1m)…………. 95dB
Frequency Response………60Hz-21Khz

Body / Features

Enclosure Material………….Injection PC+ABS
Marine Grade Type………….IP65 + UV Stable
RGB LED…………………………
- Integrated LED-RGB Speaker Lighting
- Integrated LED-RGB Acrylic Ring Lighting
- 6 Core Wires for Lighting and Speaker
Grill Type………………………… ABS+316 Stainless Metal Mesh
Pair………………………………… Yes
Clamps……………………………
- Die-Cast adjustable (1″ ~ 2″)
- 360 Degree Rotation Mounting
- Buried Wire or Open Wire Mounting Optional, Included NBR Pad And Stainless Hardware (Screws,Stop Washers,Hexagon wrench,
- Safety Rope, Screw fastening Glue)
Front Logo……………………… Yes, Can be Rotated For Correct Angle Display
Finish…………………………….. Matte Black

Woofer Specifications

Voice Coil Diameter…………. 2″
Cone Material………………….. Waterproof Compress Paper + Carbon Fiber
Surround Material…………… Soft PC Damping Glued
Basket Material………………. PC Injection Molded Composite
Magnet Material……………… Neodymium
Magnet Grade…………………. N40H
Passive Radiator……………… 4″ With LED RGB Light

Tweeter Specifications

Voice Coil Diameter…………. 1″
Type………………………………… Compression Driver with CNC Solid Aluminum Horn
Diaphragm Material………… PEN
Magnet Material………………. Neodymium
Crossover………………………… 12dB with Over Power Protection

Thiele & Small Parameters

Equivilant Volume Vas……… 17.5L
Excursion (one way) Xmax….. 3mm
Free Air Resonance Fs……….. 62Hz
Total Factor Qts………. 0.756

Speaker Measurements

Overall Diameter…………………………..8.59″ / 218.1mm
Overall Depth……………………………….. 13.89″ / 352.9mm
Overall Height………………………………. 12.37″ / 314.3mm

READ BEFORE INSTALLATION

Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install these speakers.
For safety, disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
For easier assembly, we suggest you have all your tools in hand- Drill, Allen set, Crimp, Soldering iron, Wire Strippers, Heat-shrink,etc.
Use high quality “Waterproof’ connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tank, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle. If installing in a boat, make sure not cut or drill through the main hull.
Never run wires near fuel lines or power (if possible). Running the wires inside the hull or car area provides the best protection.
Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the tower.
Make sure that the mounting clamp or “L” bracket are tight before leaving the dock.
Decide early what type of LED lighting you want (if any) and wire accordingly
( NOTE : if you want “Dancing Light” look to the WiFi or RF or BT remote- controlled LED light box. The easy way to have lighting … YOUR way!)

INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT

An Electric Drill With Bits
Vom (Electronic Volt Ohm Meter)
Allen / Hex Key/ Wrench Set
Heat Shrink Tubing And Heat Gun
Philips Head And Standard Screw Drivers
Soldering Iron
Wire Strippers
Electronic (Rosen Not Acid Core) solder
Crimping Tool

PACKAGING INCLUDES

1 Pair 8” Wakeboard Pod Tower Speaker
1 Piece 6 mm Hex wrench Chromed
1 Piece 4 mm Hex wrench Chromed
1 Pair NBR Pad For 1” to 3” tube adjust
1 Pair Stainless Safety Rope
1 Pcs Screw Fastening Glue

NOTE: The stainless steel hardware supplied with your speakers has been chosen to resist rust and corrosion. If the particular hardware supplied will not work for your installation purposes, please be sure to use only appropriate marine grade (stainless steel) mounting hardware.

INSTALLATION & CONNECTION OPTIONS

If you have an LED Control Module (LED-BTC), Connect as Shown in the Following Diagram:
To connect without LED Control Module (LED-BTC), Connect as Shown in the Following Diagram:

Black wire”BK”Connected to Battery Positive(+) 12V
White Color Light “R”; RB” and “G” Connected to Battery Negative (-)
Green Color Light”G”Connected to Battery Negative(-)
Red Color Light”RnConnected to Battery Negative(-)
Blue Color Light”B” Connected to Battery Negative(-)
Purple Color Light “R” and “B” Connected to Battery Negative(-)
Yellow Color Light11R” and “G”Connected to Battery Negative(-)
Cyan Color Light “B” and “G”Connected to Battery Negative(-)

INSTALLATION

BEGINNING MOUNTING

Step 1: Remove tower speakers from the packaging and ALL hardware.
Step 2: Find a GOOD location that allows for easy wiring of the speaker (and LED lights) -PLUS does NOT impair your movement around the location.
Step 3: Using the supplied 6mm hex wrench spin out the 4-MS screw that hold the top clamp
Step 4: Drill 015 – 020 mm hole on mounting tube bottom align the clamp wire out hole.
Step 5: Connect the speaker wire AMP out and LED controller, Insulated lock the clamp to tube.
Step 6: Cut the length of rubber pad and wires outlet according to the diameter of installation pipe.
Step 7: Wrap the rubber pad around the pipe and align wire out hole According to the diagram.
Step 8: Push the wire into the tube, press on the rubber pad,and lock the top clamp .
Step 9: Take down the safety rope and hang it on the pipe, lock the screw gasket safety rope lifting ring on the clamp base, and apply screw fastening glue on the screw before locking.
Step 10: If need be , rotate the speakers for best dispersion,this is easily done by locating the 6mm&4mm hex wrench set screw on the side of the clamp base,rotate the speaker/enclosure to the desired angel, once there … locking the screws tight , Avoid vibration ,clamp loose!!!
Step 11: During the mounting process you should have located the spot to drill your tower bar for the 6 conductor wire (Speaker and RGB lightning wiring) insertion. Or NOT (see Tie-wrap solution below) Step 12: Remove Wire NBR Plug and Slide the wire threw the hole Snake the wire down to the bottom of the tower tube in a location that the wires can be attached to the audio (And lighting) system. Solder or butt connect the speaker wire coming from the tower to the speaker wire to the system. Then heat-shrink it for added protection from water/moisture
Step 13: When you want to install by flat mounting, remove the clamp and take out the 6 core through it into flat mounting bracket, then assemble it , see depiction below.