Installed at Mediocre Customs, Cary IL. We fit them at our Cary shop with the right adapters or custom pods, then wire and tune them so the front stage sounds right from the driver's seat.
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 |
Professional install at Mediocre Customs
- Door, dash or kick-panel mounting with adapters or custom pods as needed
- Door sound treatment on request
- Wiring to your amp, DSP or radio
- Crossover setup or active tune
Typical install time: 2–6 hours depending on the vehicle and system
Vehicles we do this in: Daily drivers, trucks, Jeeps and classics.
Buy online, pick up and install in store. Message us to discuss your build and book your install.
Questions we get in the shop
Can I buy it online and have you install it?
Yes. Order here, pick in-store pickup, and we hold it for your install day. You can also buy it at the counter.
Will they fit my factory locations?
Most vehicles take these with an adapter. Bring it in and we'll check depth and tweeter spots.
Do I need an amp?
They'll run off a radio, but they sound their best with clean amp power. We'll set you up either way.
Why buy from Mediocre Customs
We're an authorized ESB Audio dealer, and we install what we sell at our shop in Cary, IL. Everything is priced at MSRP. Order online for in-store pickup, or stop by the counter, and we'll get it installed and tuned right the first time. Questions about your build? Talk to us.
