ESB 9.6W 6.5"/165 mm Mid-Woofer
ESB 9.6W 6.5"/165 mm Mid-Woofer
The ESB 9.6W is the 6.5-inch mid-woofer of ESB's 9000 (Novemila) series, winner of the EISA In-Car High-End Component award for 2024–2025. An oversized neodymium motor, an underhung aluminum voice coil that stays in the magnetic field for low distortion, and a vacuum- and autoclave-molded carbon-fiber cone deliver deep, clean mid-bass from a standard door location.
Highlights
- 6.5-inch high-modulus carbon-fiber cone with NBL rubber surround
- Oversized neodymium magnet
- Underhung, vented aluminum voice coil for low distortion
- Cast aluminum, powder-coated basket
- 180 W nominal / 360 W transient
- 48 Hz – 5 kHz, 91.5 dB sensitivity
- Optional CNC-machined grille
- Made in Italy
Best for
The mid-bass foundation of a 9000 Series front stage, in the doors. Build a 3-way with the 9.UMA, or with a 9.1T-25 or 9.1T-28 tweeter and a 9.3M or 9.4M midrange.
Specifications
| Type | 6.5"/165 mm Mid-Woofer |
|---|---|
| Cone / Dome | Carbon Fiber Cone, NBL Rubber Surround |
| Magnet | Oversized Neodymium Magnet; Aluminum Alloy Basket |
| Nominal impedance | 4 Ohm |
| Nominal / Transient power | 180 W / 360 W |
| Frequency response | 48 Hz ~ 5 KHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 91.5 dB |
Why buy ESB from ShopAlumapro
ShopAlumapro is an authorized ESB Audio dealer. Every ESB speaker we sell is current US product, made in Italy. Orders of $499 or more ship free, and we can install your ESB system at our shop in Cary, Illinois. See installation or talk to us about your build.
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