| Size | 8 · Coaxial |
| Impedance | 4 Ohm |
| Power | 160W RMS |
| Year Range | 1998-2013, 2014-2023, 2024+ |
| Location | Lower Fairing, Saddlebags |
The lightweight 8 inch SPL coaxial for custom Harley pods and high-output saddlebag builds
The Hertz SX 200 NEO is a high-efficiency 8 inch coaxial speaker built for riders who want more cone area, presence and midbass than a 6.5 inch can deliver. A neodymium motor keeps it light, while the large cone and integrated tweeter give strong midbass and clear highs. 130W RMS, 100dB sensitivity, 82.8mm mounting depth. Sold individually. This is a custom-fit driver, not a drop-in.
An 8 inch coaxial sits between a fairing speaker and a subwoofer: it moves far more air than a 6.5 inch for real midbass, without the enclosure of a sub. It suits custom pods, lowers, side panels and saddlebag builds where you can make the depth.
Who This Is For
You are building a custom Harley system and want big midbass from an 8 inch driver rather than adding a subwoofer. The SX 200 NEO fits custom 8 inch fairing pods, or saddlebag lids via the IP-6X9-8 adapter set that converts a 6x9 lid to 8 inch. For a dedicated 8 inch mid-bass driver in a ported bag rather than a full-range coaxial, the Hertz SV 200-L is the alternative.
What This Is Best For
- Midbass a 6.5 inch cannot make. The larger 8 inch cone moves more air, so you get stronger, deeper midbass without a subwoofer.
- High output per watt. 100dB sensitivity turns moderate amplifier power into serious volume, so it hits hard on a sensible amp such as a SounDigital EVO PS 800.4.
- Light enough for the fairing. The neodymium motor keeps weight down, which matters when you run multiple drivers in a fairing or on brackets.
- Custom pods and saddlebag builds. Full-range coaxial output from a single 8 inch driver suits pods, lowers, side covers and Tour-Pak locations where depth allows.
This is not a drop-in: plan the enclosure
The SX 200 NEO needs 82.8mm of mounting depth and a custom pod, adapter or enclosure. It is not a drop-in replacement for a 6.5 inch. For 2014 to 2023 saddlebag lids, the IP-6X9-8 adapter set converts a 6x9 mount to 8 inch. Plan 100 to 130W RMS and an 80 to 100Hz high-pass filter. Tell us your build and we will help match the pod, amp and crossover.
The Bottom Line
The Hertz SX 200 NEO is the 8 inch coaxial to choose when you want subwoofer-adjacent midbass from a light, high-efficiency driver in a custom Harley pod or saddlebag. Add it to cart above, and pair it with the IP-6X9-8 adapters for a 6x9 lid conversion.
Fitment
| Application | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Custom Harley Touring pods, lowers, side covers, Tour-Pak | 82.8mm depth, custom enclosure or adapter |
| 2014 to 2023 saddlebag lids | Via IP-6X9-8 6x9-to-8 inch adapter |
Inside the SX 200 NEO
The driver pairs a large 8 inch cone with a lightweight neodymium motor. Neodymium delivers strong motor force in a fraction of the weight of a ferrite magnet, which is what makes a high-output 8 inch practical to mount in a fairing. On the road: you get big midbass without hanging heavy magnets off the fairing structure.
The cone itself is nature-proof high stiffness pressed paper — treated to resist water and humidity and finished to be anti-UV. On the road: it holds its shape and its finish in an open pod, in the rain and in the sun.
The integrated tweeter makes it full-range, so one driver covers midbass to highs with no separate tweeter or crossover. On the road: a single 8 inch pod plays full-range and stays clear at speed thanks to the 100dB efficiency.
Technical Specifications
| Driver size | 8 in coaxial |
| Impedance | 4 ohm |
| Power handling (RMS) | 130W |
| Power handling (peak) | 260W |
| Sensitivity | 100dB (per Hertz current product data) |
| Frequency response | 100Hz to 20,000Hz |
| Cone material | Nature-proof high stiffness pressed paper, water and humidity resistant, anti-UV |
| Tweeter | Hi-SPL 1.4 inch neodymium PEI dome, 28mm voice coil, resettable solid-state protection |
| Cut-out diameter | 182.7mm (7.19 in) |
| Overall diameter | 208mm (8.19 in) |
| Mounting depth | 82.8mm (3.26 in) |
| Total depth | 96.2mm (3.79 in) |
| Weight | 1.32kg (2.91 lb) |
| Recommended power | 100 to 130W RMS |
| Grilles included | No |
Specifications per Hertz published technical documentation.
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