Description
Description
DS18 EXL-X8.4D is an 8-inch car subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils and a 1200W peak rating, built for high-performance installations that demand tight, deep bass. It thrives in both sealed and ported enclosures and offers flexible wiring to match your amplifier setup.
- Nominal Diameter: 8" (203.2mm) — An 8-inch footprint that fits a wide range of enclosures while delivering substantial cone area for bass output.
- Nominal Impedance: 4+4 ohms — Dual 4-ohm coils provide wiring flexibility to achieve the desired load for your amp and enclosure configuration.
- RMS Power Handling: 600W — Continuous power rating for steady bass performance with suitable amplification.
- Maximum Power Handling: 1200W — Peak capability for brief power demands without damage when used with appropriate equipment.
- Sensitivity: 89dB (1W/1m) — Indicates how efficiently the driver converts power into audible sound at a standard distance.
- Frequency Response: 38Hz–1kHz — Extends into deep bass and integrates with mid-bass ranges for cohesive low-end performance.
- Voice Coil Diameter: 2.5" (63.5mm) — Large coil aids heat dissipation and control under high-power conditions.
- Voice Coil Former Material: Black Aluminum — Provides structural rigidity and thermal handling for long-term reliability.
- Winding Material: SV — Winding material chosen for electrical damping and heat management under load.
- Diaphragm Material: Non-Pressed Paper + Glass Fiber — Combines stiffness and light weight for accurate bass reproduction.
- Dust Cap Material: Fiberglass — Adds rigidity to the cone assembly and protects the voice coil area.
- Surround Material: Foam — Supports controlled excursion and durable movement in various enclosures.
- Basket Material: Aluminum — Rigid chassis helps minimize unwanted resonances; Basket Color/Finish: Glossy Red for a distinctive look.
- Magnet Material: Ferrite — Provides a robust magnetic structure suitable for high SPL in car environments.
- Weight: 130 oz — Substantial mass contributing to mechanical stability and durability.
- Recommended Enclosures: Sealed Internal Volume 0.3 ft³; Ported Internal Volume 0.5 ft³; Port Size 1" x 8" x 10.56" (W x H x L); Port Tuning Frequency 55 Hz — Sealed boxes deliver tight, accurate bass; ported boxes extend lower, with a tuned frequency around 55 Hz for deeper output.
- Measurements: Overall Diameter 8.58" (218mm); Overall Depth 6.61" (168mm); Front Mount Baffle Cutout 7.36" (187mm); Mounting Depth 5.51" (140mm) — Installation footprint details to assess fitment.
The EXL-X8.4D is designed to deliver powerful, precise bass in real-world car installations, with dual 4-ohm coils offering wiring flexibility and a robust ferrite magnet for reliable performance. It accommodates both sealed and ported configurations, letting you tailor bass extension and punch to your vehicle and audio goals.




