DS18 PRO-HY6.4B 6.5″ Water-Resistant Hybrid Coaxial Midrange Speaker
6.5-inch pro-audio hybrid with titanium compression driver, 225 W RMS
$114.95
Overview
The DS18 PRO-HY6.4B is a 6.5-inch pro-audio hybrid speaker that pairs a midrange woofer with a 1-inch titanium compression driver in a center horn. It is rated 225 watts RMS and 450 watts max at 4 ohms, with 96 dB sensitivity and a water-resistant paper cone. It is sold as a single speaker with a grille. DS18 recommends a 120 Hz high-pass crossover, so plan on amplifier power and filtering rather than a factory radio.
Product details
Two-way hybrid design
The PRO-HY6.4B combines a 6.5-inch midrange woofer and a compression driver in one frame, making it a 2-way coaxial-style speaker for loud, forward vocals and horns. DS18 lists a 100 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response at 96 dB sensitivity (1 W/1 m), and recommends a 120 Hz high-pass crossover to keep deep bass away from the woofer.
Woofer and driver
The woofer uses a 1.5-inch CCAW voice coil on a glass-fiber former, a water-resistant paper cone, a cloth surround, and an aluminum basket with a 27 oz ferrite magnet. The compression driver has a 1-inch Kapton-former voice coil, a titanium diaphragm, a neodymium magnet, and a 3-inch horn.
Power and fit
Power handling is 225 watts RMS and 450 watts max into 4 ohms. DS18’s owner’s manual lists a 3.7-inch mounting depth, a 5.71-inch front-mount cutout, and a 6.54-inch overall diameter. Measure the door or pod opening and the depth behind it before ordering, since pro-audio motors are larger than many factory speakers.
Before you order
Because this speaker is sold as a single unit, most front-stage installs need two. Pro-audio speakers like this are usually driven by an external amplifier with a high-pass filter set around 120 Hz, leaving deep bass to a subwoofer. Check whether your vehicle needs speaker adapters or wiring harnesses, which are sold separately, and confirm that the 3.7-inch mounting depth clears the window track or door structure.
Key features
- 6.5-inch hybrid speaker with a center-mounted 1-inch compression driver
- 225 watts RMS and 450 watts max power handling at 4 ohms
- 96 dB sensitivity with 100 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
- Water-resistant paper cone with cloth surround
- Titanium driver diaphragm with neodymium magnet and 3-inch horn
- 1.5-inch woofer voice coil on a glass-fiber former
- Aluminum basket with 27 oz ferrite magnet
- Sold as a single speaker with grille included
Specifications
| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.25 × 7.5 × 5.0 in |
| Speaker Type | Coaxial |
| Size | 6.5 inch |
| Brand | DS18 |
| Model | PRO-HY6.4B |
| SKU | PROHY64B |
| UPC | 810005188340 |
| Product type | 6.5" hybrid midrange loudspeaker with compression driver |
| Nominal diameter | 6.5" (165.1 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| RMS power handling | 225 W |
| Max power handling | 450 W |
| Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) | 96 dB |
| Frequency response | 100 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Recommended high-pass crossover | 120 Hz |
| Number of ways | 2 |
| Sold as | Single |
| Grille | Included |
| Woofer voice coil | 1.5" (38.6 mm), glass-fiber former, CCAW |
| Cone | Water-resistant paper |
| Surround | Cloth |
| Basket | Aluminum |
| Woofer magnet | Ferrite, 27 oz |
| Xmax | 9.2 mm |
| Fs | 199 Hz |
| Driver voice coil | 1" (25.4 mm), Kapton former, CCAW |
| Driver diaphragm | Titanium |
| Driver magnet | Neodymium |
| Horn diameter | 3" (76.2 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 6.54" (166 mm) |
| Overall depth | 4.18" (106 mm) |
| Front-mount cutout | 5.71" (145 mm) |
| Mounting depth | 3.7" (94 mm) |
Important notes
- Sold individually; order two for a left and right pair.
- DS18 recommends a 120 Hz high-pass crossover; an external amplifier is recommended for rated power.
- Confirm 3.7-inch mounting depth and 5.71-inch cutout in your vehicle before ordering.
- Speaker adapters, wiring harnesses, and amplifiers are sold separately.
What's in the box
- DS18 PRO-HY6.4B speaker (1)
- Grille
