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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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