The DS18 ZXI8.2D is a monster 8-inch high-excursion subwoofer engineered for bassheads who demand serious low-end authority but are working with tighter installation spaces. Designed to completely dominate the compact subwoofer category, the ZXI series bridges the gap between heavy-hitting SPL performance and premium sound quality. It is built around a highly efficient 2-inch high-temperature black aluminum voice coil that absorbs and dissipates heat flawlessly. This allows the subwoofer to handle a massive 600 Watts RMS (1200 Watts Peak) without breaking a sweat, guaranteeing crisp, distortion-free bass during extended, high-volume jam sessions.
To generate competition-level air movement from an 8-inch cone area, the ZXI8.2D is equipped with an oversized 104-ounce quad-stacked ferrite magnet motor structure. This immense magnetic force provides absolute control over the rugged non-pressed paper cone, which is tethered to a thick, high-excursion foam surround. This combination ensures maximal one-way linear travel (Xmax) to physically punch the air and deliver true, physical bass response down to 25Hz. Housed in a rock-solid, custom sandblasted black aluminum basket, the DS18 ZXI8.2D provides relentless, high-fidelity bass for custom trucks, under-seat enclosures, and daily drivers. With its Dual 2-Ohm configuration, it offers the perfect wiring flexibility to easily drop a single sub down to a 1-Ohm final load.
Key Features & Specifications
- High-Excursion Design: Premium 8-inch subwoofer engineered for massive linear travel, maximizing air movement for deep, physical bass response in tight spaces
- PEAK POWER: 1200 Watts
- RMS POWER: 600 Watts
- Advanced Voice Coil: Features a 2-inch high-temperature black aluminum voice coil designed to handle extreme thermal loads with unmatched efficiency
- Cone Construction: Heavy-duty non-pressed paper cone ensures punchy, accurate bass reproduction while maintaining immense structural rigidity
- Rugged Surround: Ultra-thick, high-excursion foam surround prevents cone distortion and tearing during massive low-frequency drops
- Quad-Stacked Motor: Powered by an oversized 104-ounce quad-stacked ferrite magnet motor for incredible magnetic torque and cone control
- Die-Cast Basket: Rock-solid aluminum basket finished in a custom sandblasted black powder-coat completely eliminates power-robbing panel resonance
- Sensitivity: 86 dB
- Frequency Response: 25Hz – 880Hz
- Impedance: Dual 2-Ohm (Can be wired to a 1-Ohm or 4-Ohm final load)
- Mounting Depth: 5.51"
- Cutout Diameter: 7.31"
