{"product_id":"ds18-pro-x8m-8-inch-8-ohm-midrange-speaker-275w-rms","title":"PRO-X8M DS18 8\" PRO Series 8 Ohm Midrange Speaker 275W RMS 550W Max Car Audio Loudspeaker (Single Speaker)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDS18 PRO-X8M 8\" PRO Series 8 Ohm Midrange Speaker 275 Watts RMS 550 Watts Max \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen maximum vocal output is the priority, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDS18 PRO-X8M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers the performance serious enthusiasts demand. Designed for high-output car audio systems, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-inch PRO Series midrange speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines outstanding efficiency, impressive power handling, and exceptional clarity to produce the loud, dynamic sound that DS18 is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e275 Watts RMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e550 Watts Max Power Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Ohm impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97dB sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the PRO-X8M is ideal for multi-speaker door builds, competition-inspired systems, custom audio installations, and anyone looking to create a front stage that can easily keep up with powerful subwoofers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ 275 Watts RMS Power Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ 550 Watts Maximum Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ High-Efficiency 97dB Sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ 8 Ohm Voice Coil for Flexible Multi-Speaker Wiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Large 8-Inch Cone for Increased Midrange Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ High-Temperature 1.5\" Kapton Voice Coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Durable 30 oz Ferrite Magnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Built for High-Output PRO Audio Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Custom Door Speaker Builds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Jeep Audio Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Truck Audio Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Competition-Inspired Vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Show Cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• SPL Builds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Multi-Speaker Door Panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Demo Vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• High Output Daily Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DS18 PRO-X8M is engineered for customers who want to move more air and achieve greater midrange output than a traditional 6.5-inch speaker can provide. 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Combined with a rugged steel basket, non-pressed paper cone, 30-ounce ferrite magnet, and high-temperature Kapton voice coil, the PRO-X8M is built to handle demanding listening sessions with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're building a dedicated SPL setup or simply want your vocals to stay clear over powerful bass, the PRO-X8M offers the output and reliability needed for serious aftermarket audio systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Inch PRO Series Midrange Speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e275 Watts RMS Power Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e550 Watts Maximum 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class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRMS Power Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 275 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Power Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 550 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 97 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80Hz – 13kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended High-Pass Crossover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoice Coil Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.5\" (38.1 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoice Coil Former:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kapton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoice Coil Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CCAW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCone Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-Pressed Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasket Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnet Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ferrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnet Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.22\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutout Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.20\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1) DS18 PRO-X8M 8\" PRO Series Midrange Speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PRO-X8M is intended for aftermarket amplified systems. Use a properly configured high-pass crossover at or above the manufacturer's recommended frequency and supply clean amplifier power for the best combination of performance and reliability. Always verify mounting depth and cutout dimensions before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePro Audio Center Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger midrange speakers like the PRO-X8M can deliver impressive output, but proper door treatment is just as important. Adding sound deadening to the inner and outer door skins helps reduce panel resonance, improves midrange response, and creates a more solid, controlled sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild Your System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete your installation with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDS18 PRO Series Super Tweeters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Output 4-Channel Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOFC Speaker Wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOFC Amplifier Wiring Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSP Processor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Deadening Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution Blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Battery or Electrical Upgrades for Large Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert Recommendation from Pro Audio Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PRO-X8M is one of our favorite choices for customers building serious PRO Audio systems. The larger 8-inch cone delivers noticeably more output than a traditional 6.5-inch midrange, making it an excellent option for custom door panels, demo vehicles, and SPL-inspired builds. If your goal is maximum vocal presence and a front stage that can keep pace with powerful subwoofers, the PRO-X8M is a proven performer. Pair it with DS18 PRO Series super tweeters, a clean amplifier, and proper DSP tuning for outstanding results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Pro Audio Center?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Pro Audio Center, we're passionate about helping customers build systems that perform as good as they look. As experienced mobile electronics specialists, we provide expert guidance, carefully selected products, competitive pricing, and fast shipping. Whether you're planning a daily driver upgrade or a competition-inspired build, we're here to help you choose equipment that fits your goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the DS18 PRO-X8M sold individually or as a pair?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PRO-X8M is sold individually. If you're installing speakers on both sides of your vehicle, you'll typically need to purchase two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose an 8-inch midrange speaker over a 6.5-inch model?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 8-inch midrange has a larger cone area, allowing it to move more air and produce greater output. It's a popular choice for customers building high-output front stages where loud, clear vocals are the priority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does the PRO-X8M use an 8-ohm voice coil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 8-ohm impedance gives installers more flexibility when wiring multiple speakers together while achieving the desired amplifier load. It's especially useful in custom door builds with several midrange speakers per channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need an amplifier for the PRO-X8M?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The PRO-X8M is designed for aftermarket amplified systems and performs best when powered by a quality amplifier capable of delivering clean power within its RMS rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat tweeters pair well with the PRO-X8M?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PRO-X8M pairs exceptionally well with DS18 PRO Series super tweeters, creating a balanced front stage with strong vocal output and detailed high frequencies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the PRO-X8M a good option for SPL systems?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely. 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