DS18 Audio Luxury 8” 175W RMS 4-Ohm 2-Way Marine Coaxial Speaker with Bullet Tweeter and Digital Led Lights
The NXL-IQ8’s are a DS18-engineered, weatherproof, LED-lit speaker set designed to throw sound across open water and make it look good.
Big Sound in Any Environment
Each 8” 2-way coaxial speaker delivers 175W RMS / 350W MAX and is tuned for high quality full-range performance.
Built for the Elements
Rated IP65 waterproof and 100% UV stable, the NXL-IQ8 is built for real marine use—rain, salt, and sun included. Injection-molded polypropylene cones, soft rubber surrounds, and ASA composite baskets keep everything tight and tough no matter the conditions.
Pro-Level Clarity
The 25mm floating bullet tweeter, powered by a Neodymium magnet and aluminum diaphragm, is mounted right in the grill for max clarity and projection. Copper motor rings in the woofer enhance long-distance sound so your music hits harder and travels farther.
Custom Digital LED Lighting
Digital RGB LEDs are built into the speaker cone for smooth, vibrant lighting. Just grab the DS18 LC-DRM controller—sold separately—to unlock full control of your digital LED’s.
Easy Install
Sold as a pair, each speaker includes stainless steel hardware, silicone protectors, and plug-and-play wiring for both audio and lighting. Drop them in, wire them up, and you’re ready to show out.
The BT Digital LED Control Module (LC-DRM) is required to operate multifunctional digital RGB-LED lighting. The lights will not function without this module.
Features
- 8" 2-Way Coaxial Marine Speaker
- RMS Power: 175 Watts
- Impedance: 4 Ohm ~ 96dB
- Ferrite & Neodymium Magnets
- Digital LED Lighting ~ IP65
- Black ~ Pair ~ Silicone Speaker Covers
Specs
General
- SKU: NXL-IQ8/BK
- Nominal Diameter: 8" / 203mm
- Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms
- RMS Power Handling: 175W
- MAX Power Handling: 350W
- Sensitivity (1W/1m): 96dB
- Frequency Response: 35Hz–20kHz
- Number of Ways: 2-Ways
- Recommended High-Pass Crossover: 40Hz
- Sold in: Pair
Body / Features
- UV Protection: 100% Stable
- Marine Grade Type: IP65
- LED Lights: Digital LED integrated (behind cone)
- LED Connection Type: 12V & Digital IN/OUT terminal
- Digital LED Chip Type: 1815S
- Grill Type: Injection Molded Composite ASA with UV Protection coating
- Color / Finish: Matte Black, White
Woofer
- Voice Coil Diameter: 1.5" / 38.6mm
- Voice Coil Former Material: Glass Fiber
- Winding Material: CCAW
- Cone Material: PPI
- Dust Cap Material: PPI
- Surround Material: Rubber
- Basket Material: Injection Molded Composite PC with UV Protection coating
- Magnet Material: Ferrite + Neodymium
- Magnet Weight: 24 oz + 1.1 oz
Tweeter
- Type: Floating Bullet Tweeter
- Voice Coil Diameter: 1" / 25.4mm
- Voice Coil Former Material: Kapton
- Winding Material: CCAW
- Diaphragm Material: Aluminium
- Bullet Material: Injection Molded Composite PC with UV Protection coating
- Magnet Material: Neodymium (N35H)
- Magnet Weight: 0.4 oz
Thiele & Small Parameters
- Equivalent Volume Vas: 16.9L / 0.596 ft³
- Excursion (one way) Xmax: 3mm
- Free Air Resonance Fs: 58Hz
- Mechanical Factor Qms: 7.599
- Electrical Factor Qes: 0.834
- Total Factor Qts: 0.752
- Moving Mass Mms: 25.604 g
- Compliance Cms: 0.2875 mm/N
- BL Factor BI: 6.016
- Voice Coil Inductance Le: 1.4 mH
- Diaphragm Area Sd: 203.58 cm²
- DC Resistance Re: 3.3 Ω
- Efficiency Bandwidth Product EBP: 69.5
Speaker Measurements
- Overall Diameter: 8.6" / 218mm
- Overall Depth: 4.4" / 112mm
- Front Mount Baffle Cutout: 7" / 177mm
- Mounting Depth: 3" / 79mm
- Motor Diameter: 3
DS18 Audio (About)
DS18 is a leading electronics manufacturer that focuses on professional audio equipment for all vehicles. Our products are designed and engineered in the USA: and, we have access to multiple factories in Korea, Brazil, and China, with select items assembled here in the USA. We are headquartered in Miami, FL, and are one of the fastest-growing companies in the area. Our company creates more than 200 unique pieces of professional-grade audio equipment every year. These products are distributed both nationally and internationally, with international distribution channels reaching more than 89 countries. Our consistency and dedication to our craft have netted us revenue growth levels of 300 percent over the last 3 years. We specialize in the professional development of speakers, receivers, amplifiers, components, and a plethora of other products for car audio and home audio systems.