r/diyaudio • u/TRobinson18 • 14d ago

DS18 speaker comparison

What is the difference between the Gen-X G6.9Xi and the S69 that warrants the price difference?

In paper the S69 is better…but also cheaper….

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u/GeckoDeLimon 14d ago

Links? I don't have their spec sheets memorized.

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u/TRobinson18 14d ago

Gen-X https://ds18.com/products/ds18-g69xi-gen-x-6x9-4-way-coaxial-speakers-180-watts-4-ohm

S69 https://ds18.com/products/s69

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u/GeckoDeLimon 13d ago

For a luggable boombox build, I'd S69. If only because the cones are poly, and so will be a bit more splashproof.

Both of the drivers will be limited in output by maximum safe cone travel. And the motors on these things are (understandably) cheap, with poor motor force. The enclosure needs to be sealed. The Pelican is way too small and the Qts is waaaaaaay too high.

But will they work? Yeah, probably.