DS18 Hydro NXL8BK 8-Inch 2-Way Marine and Powersports Coaxial Loudspeakers with Integrated RGB LED Lighting, 375 Watts Max, 125 Watts RMS, Waterproof Car, Truck, and Boat Speakers (Pair, Gloss Black)

The DS18 Hydro NXL8BK is a premium, competition-grade 8-inch 2-way coaxial speaker pair engineered to bring explosive volume and vibrant multi-color illumination to marine, powersports, and off-road sound systems. Part of DS18's elite Hydro line, these oversized 8-inch speakers handle an impressive 125W RMS and up to a pounding 375W Max peak power. Because of their larger surface area, they deliver a significantly deeper, harder-hitting mid-bass punch and wider acoustic coverage than standard 6.5-inch speakers, allowing your playlist to cut through open-air wind, heavy water splash, and engine roar with ease.

Built to survive the most punishing outdoor conditions, the NXL8BK features an IP65 marine-grade waterproof rating. The heavy-duty assembly utilizes a UV-stabilized injection-molded composite basket and an integrated mesh grille finished in a sleek gloss black. For high-impact visual customization, the speakers feature built-in multi-color RGB LED lighting integrated directly into the grill framework, allowing you to synchronize your lighting setup with your vehicle's theme (requires an external RGB controller, sold separately). Performance-wise, a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter provides shimmering, crystal-clear high frequencies, while the UV-protected polypropylene cone and premium butyl rubber surround deliver rich, undistorted mid-bass response across prolonged, high-volume playback sessions.

• Type: 2-Way Marine and Powersports Coaxial Speakers with RGB LED (Sold as a Pair)

• Series Lineup: Part of the DS18 Hydro Extreme Marine Series

• Application: Optimally Engineered for Boats, Yachts, UTVs, ATVs, Large Side-by-Sides, and Custom Trucks

• Color Profile: High-Gloss Marine Black Front Integrated Grille

• Visual Aesthetics: Integrated Multi-Color RGB LED Grill Lighting Architecture (4-Wire Connectivity)

• Power Handling: 375 Watts MAX / 125 Watts RMS

• Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms

• Sensitivity: 93dB (1W / 1m)

• Frequency Response: 35Hz – 23KHz

• Tweeter Architecture: 1-Inch (25.4mm) Integrated Titanium Dome Tweeter with Neodymium Magnet Motor

• Cone Composition: UV-Stabilized Polypropylene Cone with Premium Butyl Rubber Surround

• Weather Protection: IP65 Waterproof Marine Grade Design, UV-Resistant Composite Frame

• Circuit Protection: Conformal-Coated Internal 12dB/Octave Crossover Network with OCP (Over Current Protection)

• Voice Coil: 1.2-Inch (30.5mm) High-Temperature Kapton Voice Coil

• Motor Structure: 15 oz High-Flux Ferrite Magnet

• Mounting Depth: 3.11 inches (79mm)

• Cutout Diameter: 7.08 inches (180mm)