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DS18 G6.5XC GEN-X 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker System 150 Watts 4-Ohm

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Key features

  • Speaker size: 6.5″
  • RMS power per speaker: 50 W
  • Speaker impedance: 4.0 ohms
  • Frequency response: 35 Hz–20 kHz
  • Sensitivity (1 W/1 m): 86 dB
  • Woofer voice-coil diameter: 1 inch


Description

DS18 G6.5XC GEN-X 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker System is a 4-ohm, two-way component set that pairs a 6.5-inch woofer with a silk-dome tweeter and a two-way passive crossover for clean, extended sound in a compact install.

  • Nominal Diameter: 6.5" / 165mm — fits common door panels and aftermarket housings, providing solid midbass presence without overhang.
  • Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms — a standard load for many car amplifiers, balancing efficiency and amplifier compatibility.
  • RMS Power Handling: 325 Watts — indicate continuous power tolerance for steady listening without distortion.
  • MAX Power Handling: 150 Watts — peak power the system is stated to handle, guiding amp headroom and protection considerations.
  • Sensitivity (1W/1m): 86 dB — efficiency measure that helps estimate how loud the system will play with a given amplifier wattage.
  • Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 20 kHz — broad range from deep bass to high treble for a full-range component presentation.
  • Recommended Hi Pass Crossover: 60 Hz — guidance to set the high-pass filter to protect the woofer from subsonic energy in typical installs.
  • Number of Ways: 2 — two-driver arrangement with dedicated woofer and tweeter for clearer midrange and smoother highs.
  • Grill Included: Yes — provides protective, finished aesthetics in standard installations.
  • Woofer Construction: 6.5" Paper Cone with Rubber Surround; 1" Voice Coil; Barium Ferrite magnet — paper cone yields natural warmth with controlled bass, while the rubber surround supports durable excursion.
  • Tweeter Construction: Silk Dome; 1" Voice Coil; Neodymium Magnet — delivers smooth high-frequency extension with compact magnet design for in-car performance.
  • Crossover Type: Passive 2-Way; Crossover Point 3.5 kHz; 12 dB/Oct; Capacitor: Metal Film; Inductor; Housing Material: ABS; Terminal Type: Screw — integrated network that separates frequencies between woofer and tweeter for balanced in-car sound.
  • Crossover Power Handling: 400W — the passive crossover is specified to accommodate higher input levels, offering headroom in capable setups.
  • Housing Material: ABS — rigid construction suitable for mounting in doors or dash applications.

Benefits: In a typical car audio build, the DS18 G6.5XC GEN-X serves as a front-stage component pair that delivers punchy bass and articulate highs from a compact 6.5-inch chassis. The 4-ohm load pairs well with a range of aftermarket amplifiers, while the 2-way crossover ensures the woofer and tweeter operate within their optimal band, reducing distortion and smoothing overlap around 3.5 kHz. The silk-dome tweeter provides refined treble, and the paper-cone woofer contributes warm midbass with controlled excursion from its rubber surround. With an included grill and ABS enclosure, it mounts cleanly in standard installations while maintaining protection and durability.

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