DS18 ZXI-3542 ZXI 3.5” 2-Way Coaxial Speaker | 40 Watts RMS 4-Ohm
Upgrade your car’s audio with DS18’s ZXI-3542, a powerful 2-ohm 3.5-inch coaxial speaker designed for crystal-clear sound and effortless installation. This compact yet high-performance speaker delivers rich, balanced audio that will transform any custom setup.
Built for superior sound quality, the glass fiber woofer cone produces clear, natural mids, while the 1” neodymium tweeter ensures crisp, high-frequency details. With 40W RMS and 120W Max power handling, the ZXI-3542 delivers distortion-free, dynamic audio, making your music sound fuller and more vibrant.
Designed for seamless fitment, this speaker easily replaces most OEM factory-installed speakers, eliminating the hassle of complex modifications. The barium ferrite magnet enhances bass response, while the rubber surround and steel basket add durability and vibration control, ensuring long-lasting performance even in demanding conditions.
Perfect for car audio enthusiasts looking for a quick, high-quality upgrade, the DS18 ZXI-3542 combines cutting-edge design with powerful acoustics. Elevate your in-car listening experience with a speaker that delivers both clarity and durability—because your music deserves the best.
Upgrade today and feel the #DS18Difference.
Features
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Power Handling: 40W RMS / 120W max gives you plenty of headroom for loud, clean playback.
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Sensitivity: 87dB sensitivity lets it play efficiently on aftermarket or factory power.
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Frequency Response: 80Hz-20kHz for full, balanced sound across its intended range.
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Barium Ferrite Magnet: A strong motor structure keeps the cone under control for tight, accurate output.
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Voice Coil: 0.8" / 20.4mm EISV voice coil on an ASV former handles heat and power for long listening sessions.
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Cone Material: Glass fiber cone is stiff and lightweight for accurate, low-distortion sound.
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Surround: Rubber surround allows controlled cone movement and long-term durability.
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Tweeter / Driver: PEI diaphragm delivers crisp, detailed highs.
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Long Excursion: Xmax of 1.2mm lets the cone move more air for deeper bass.
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Rigid Basket: Steel basket keeps the moving parts aligned under high power.
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Mounting Depth: 1.74" / 44.3mm mounting depth; check your vehicle or enclosure for fit, or let a Car Toys installer confirm it.
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Recommended High-Pass: Use a 120Hz high-pass filter to protect the speaker and get the cleanest output.
Highlights
3.5" 2-Way Coaxial
MAX Power: 120 Watts
RMS Power: 40 Watts
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Barium Ferrite & Neodymium Magnets
Pair ~ 87dB
Specifications
General
Nominal Diameter: 3.5" / 89mm
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohm
RMS Power Handling: 40W
MAX Power Handling: 120W
Sensitivity (1w/1m): 87dB
Frequency Response: 80Hz-20kHz
Recommended HI Pass Crossover: 120Hz
Number of Ways: 2-Way
Grill Included: No
Woofer
Voice Coil Diameter: 0.8" / 20.4mm
Voice Coil Former Material: ASV
Winding Material: EISV
Cone Material: Glass fiber
Surround Material: Rubber
Basket Material: Steel
Basket Color/Finish: Black
Magnet Material: Barium Ferrite
Magnet Weight: 172g
Thiele & Small Parameters
Equivalent Volume Vas: 2.4L / 0.0849ft3
Excursion (one way) Xmax: 1.2mm
Free Air Resonance Fs: 106Hz
Mechanical Factor Qms: 4.39
Electrical Factor Qes: 1.034
Total Factor Qts: 0.836
Mechanical Mass Mms: 3.8g
Mechanical Compliance Cms: 1.225mm/N
BL Factor BL: 3.4
Voice Coil Inductance Le: 105.5uH
Cone Area Sd: 38cm2
DC Resistance Re: 3.7 ohm
Mechanical Mass w/o air Mmd: 2.6g
Tweeter
Nominal Diameter: 1" / 25.4mm
Voice Coil Diameter: 0.52" / 13mm
Voice Coil Former Material: KSV
Winding Material: CCAW
Diaphragm Material: PEI
Magnet Material: Neodymium
Magnet Weight: 1.8g
Speaker Measurement
Overall Diameter (Without Grill): 3.44" / 87.3mm
Overall Depth (Without Grill): 2.21" / 56.2mm
Front Mount Baffle Cutout: 3" / 77mm
Mounting Depth: 1.74" / 44.3mm
Motor Diameter: 2.56" / 65mm
Gross Single Unit Weight: 0.387KG
Professional Installation
Want it installed? Car Toys installers can design and install a complete DS18 system around your vehicle. Stop by a store or book an appointment.
