About the DS18 CF-65M

Product highlights:
- 2-way 6-1/2" marine speakers (pair)
- floating coaxial design with inverted motor structure
- RGB LED lighting
- injection-molded polypropylene woofer cones
- .98" PEI (polyetherimide) dome tweeter with Neodymium magnet
- IP65-rated for dust- and water-resistance
- butyl rubber surround
- injection-molded ASA composite and 316 stainless-steel mesh grilles
- injection-molded ASA composite basket with UV -rotective coating
- 100% UV-compliant
- silicone speaker covers included
Specs:
- power handling: 100 watts RMS (300 watts peak power)
- frequency response: 45-23,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 91 dB
- impedance: 4 ohms
- mounting depth: 2-9/16"
- cutout diameter: 5-3/8"
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # CF-65M
- Item # 408CF65M
- California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.
What's in the box:
- Two 6-1/2" RGB marine speakers
- 2 Rubber speaker covers
- Two 59" lengths of speaker wire (terminated in quick-slides on one end and bare wire on other end)
- Two 47" lengths of RGB wire (terminated in quick-slides on one end and bare wire on other end)
- Twelve 1-3/4" hex-socket screws
- Owner's manual
- Cutout template
More details on the DS18 CF-65M

Features & specs
General | ||
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Speaker Size | 6 1/2 | |
Design | 2-way | |
Tweeter Design | 1" Dome | |
Tweeter Composition | PEI | |
Woofer Composition | Polypropylene | |
Woofer Surround | Butyl rubber | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Specifications | ||
Sensitivity |
91 dB at 1 watt | |
Frequency Response | 45 - 23k Hz | |
Max RMS Power Handling | 100 | |
Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 300 | |
Impedance (Ohms) | 4 | |
Top-mount Depth (Inches) | 2 9/16 | |
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) | N/A | |
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 5 3/8 | |
Bolt Circle | 6.146 |
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Features
Marine Design: DS18's HYDRO Series marine speakers are designed for the harshest elements with UV protection and an IP65 weatherproof rating.
Construction:
- 6-1/2" Woofer: The DS18 CF-65M marine speakers feature a 6-1/2" injection-molded polypropylene woofer cone, supported by a Butyl rubber surround. A 1.2" voice coil with Kapton former material is stabilized by a Y35 ferrite main magnet combined with an N35 reverse neodymium magnet provide unparalleled performance.
- 1" Tweeter: The marine speaker also features a coaxially-mounted 1" PEI tweeter with a 1" voice coil and Kapton former supported by an N38H neodymium magnet.
- Basket: The CF-65M speakers feature an injection-molded composite basket with UV coating for long-lasting durability.
Power: The 4-ohm CF-65M 2-way speakers can handle 100 watts RMS (300 W peak).
RGB Lighting: The CF-65M marine speakers are outfitted with a built-in 7 color LED lighting system on the back of the grille frame that will light up the woofer cone when activated. Both speakers include a 47" input harness with RGB LED wiring. The harness is terminated in quick-slide connectors on one end of each wire and bare wire on the other end. The Black wire gets connected to a +12 volt source while the Red, Green, and Blue wires are used to activate their corresponding color when a ground is applied. An optional RGB lighting controller (sold separately - see Accessories) can provide a multitude of lighting modes.
Speaker Wiring: The DS18 CF-65M features two wiring terminals the speaker wiring. Two included 59" harnesses feature 0.250" and 0.187" connectors on one end for attaching to the speaker, and bare-ended wire on the other end for attaching to your headunit or amplifier.
Free-Air Mounting: The DS18 marine speakers are designed to be mounted without the need for an enclosure or box space. The 2-way speakers can be mounted to a baffle or bulkhead in a free-air configuration.
Speaker Grille: The CF-65M marine speakers feature fixed composite speaker grilles with stainless steel mesh for added speaker protection. The grilles are not removable.
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