DS18 NXL-6 Hydro Speakers Owner’s Manual

August 28, 2024
DS18

OWNER’S MANUAL
NXL-6
6.5″ MARINE GRADE COAXIAL
SPEAKER WITH RGB LED LIGHTS

FEATURES

  • 6.5″ 2-Way Speaker for Marine & Motorsports.
  • Continuous Power Handling: 100W RMS Each.
  • Peak Music Power: 300W MAX Each.
  • Sensitivity: 91dB at 1W/1M.
  • Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohm.
  • Frequency Response: 45Hz – 23KHz
  • IP65 Marine Grade Compliant Specifications, 100% UV Stable.
  • 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.
  • lntegrated LED-RGB Lighting.

MATERIALS

  • Injected Molded Polypropylene Cone with UV Protection.
  • Soft PC Damping Glued Surround.
  • PC injection Molded Composite Basket with UV Coating.
    BT Control Module & App (LED-BTC) For Multi-Function for RGB LED Lighting (sold separately).

PACKAGING INCLUDES

  • 2 x 6.5″ 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, crimpers, 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. lf you have an LED Control Module (LED-BTC), Connect as shown in the Following diagram:
    DS18 NXL-6 Hydro Speakers - Fig 1

  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-6 Hydro Speakers - Fig 2

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Nominal Diameter……………………………………… 6.5” / 165mm
Nominal Impedance ………………………………………………. 4 Ohm
RMS Power Handling…………………………………………………. 100 Watts
MAX Power Handling ……………………………………………….. 300 Watts
Sensitivity (1w/1m) ………………………………………………………………….91 dB
Frequency Response……………………………………………………. 45Hz-23KHz
Recommended Hi Pass Crossover …………………………….65Hz

BODY – FEATURES
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
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…………………………………………………………………….. 14 OZ + 0.32 OZ

TWEETER SPECIFICATIONS
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
Equivalent Volume ……………..Vas ……………………….20L / 0.708ft3
Excursion (one way) ………………….. Xmax …………………………………. 8.5 mm
Free Air Resonance………………Fs ……………………………………. 75 Hz
Mechanical Factor ……………………Qms ……………………………………. 7.823
Electrical Factor………………………………. Qes ……………………………………. 1.057
Total Factor ……………………………………Qts ……………………………………. 0.931
Moving Mass ………………………….. Mms ………………………………….. 4.122g
Compliance ………………………… Cms ………………………….1.081 mm/H
Bl Factor………………………………………… Bl ……………………………………….2.41
Voice Coil Inductance ………….Le ………………………………. 0.543mH
Diaphragm Area …………………………… Sd ………………………….. 114.99 cm2
DC Resistance …………………………………. Re ………………………………3.14 OHM
Efficiency Bandwidth Product …………………………..EBP ……………………………………….70.9
SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS
Overall Diameter………………………………………………. 6.94″ / 176 mm
Overall Depth…………………………………………………………………. 3.72″ / 94.4 mm
Front Mount Baffle Cutout ………………………………. 5.31″ / 135 mm
Mounting Depth………………………………………………………..2.5″ / 63.5 mm
Motor Diameter …………………………………………………………….3.54″ / 90 mm
COLOR AVAILABLE
Matte Black …………………………………………………………………………………….. NXL-6/BK
Glossy White…………………………………………………………………………………NXL-6/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.
Images may or may not included optional equipment.

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