DS18 8" Midrange Speaker w Built Driver - Pair
DS18 PRO 500W 8" Mid-Range Speaker w Built-in Driver - Pair
(DS18 PROHY84BPAIR)
We Think You Should Know
- Australian DS18 Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&Cs)
- Sold in Pairs
- Designed in the U.S.A
- 8" Mid-Range Speaker
- 500W Peak / 250W RMS Power
- 4 ohms Impedance
- Ferrite & Neodymium Magnets
- Built-in Driver
- 97dB Sensitivity
- IPX5 Water Resistant
Overview
8" Water Resistant Mid-Range Loudspeaker with Built-in Driver 500 Watts 4-Ohm
Breaking barriers and defying limitations, DS18's PRO-HY8.4B Hybrid speakers bring you the best of both worlds.
Designed to conquer the elements, the PRO-HY8.4B comes with water-resistant paper cones that effortlessly battle against nature's forces. Whether you're cruising on a motorcycle, navigating the open waters on a boat, or enjoying the ride in your trusty vehicle, these speakers are built to withstand the harshest conditions, all while maintaining peak performance.
The PRO-HY8.4B’s feature a high-volume 8" speaker and a 1" voice-coiled driver, both rated at an astonishing 250W RMS and 500W MAX power handling. With a sensitivity of 97dB and a frequency response ranging from 80Hz to 20KHz, these speakers deliver crystal-clear sound reproduction of every frequency.
DS18's PRO-HY8.4B’s driver has a titanium diaphragm, renowned for its remarkable stiffness-to-weight ratio. This premium material guarantees extraordinary clarity, allowing you to hear every nuance and detail in your favourite music with pristine accuracy. The driver's magnet material is none other than neodymium, a powerful and lightweight material that ensures superior control and response.
Every detail matters in the construction of the PRO-HY8.4B’s: its voice coil diameter of 1.5" and former made of glass fibre guarantee impeccable performance and durability. Elevate your car audio system to new heights and let the PRO-HY8.4B redefine your expectations.

DS18 Car Audio - The Company
DS18 is a leading electronics manufacturer specializing in Mobile, Marine and Home Electronic equipment, headquartered in Miami, FL, USA. DS18 was created and developed by a team of young and determined professionals who understand the needs of today’s audio industry—offering several series of amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers, tweeters, midranges, cables, accessories, component sets and much more DS18 guarantees to satisfy customers seeking a wide assortment of products.
SPECS
SKU
PRO-HY8.4B
Nominal Diameter
8" / 203.2mm
Nominal Impedance
4 Ohm
RMS Power Handling
250W
MAX Power Handling
500W
Sensitivity (1w/1m)
97dB
Frequency Response
80Hz - 20Khz
Recommended HI Pass Crossover
100Hz
Number of ways
2 ways
WOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
Voice Coil Diameter
1.5" / 38.6mm
Voice Coil Former Material
Glass Fibre
Winding Material
CCAW
Cone Material
Water Resistant Paper (IPx5)
Surround Material
Cloth
Basket Material
Aluminium
Basket Colour/Finish
Glossy Red
Magnet Material
Ferrite
Magnet Weight
27 Oz
Displacement Volume
0.051L / 0.0018ft3
THIELE & SMALL PARAMETERS
Equivalent Volume Vas
10L / 0.35ft3
Excursion (one way) Xmax
9.2mm
Free Air Resonance Fs
135Hz
Mechanical Factor Qms
5.96
Electrical Factor Qes
1.321
Total Factor Qts
1.011
Mechanical Mass Mms
9.69g
Mechanical Compliance Cms
137.345 mm/N
BL Factor BL
4.580
Voice Coil Inductance Le
4.22mH
Cone Area Sd
226.98 Cm2
DC Resistance Re
3.4 ohms
Mechanical Mass w/o air Mmd
7.724g
DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS
Voice Coil Diameter
1" / 25.4mm
Voice Coil Former Material
Kapton
Winding Material
CCAW
Diaphragm Material
Titanium
Magnet Material
Neodymium
Horn Diameter
3" / 76.2mm
SPEAKER MEASUREMENT
Overall Diameter
8.31" / 211mm
Overall Depth
4.65" / 118.2mm
Front Mount Baffle Cutout
7.1" / 180.3mm
Mounting Depth
4.29" / 109mm
Motor Diameter
4.59" / 116.6mm
- DS18 PRO 500W 8" Mid-Range Speaker w Built-in Driver - Pair











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