Panama City Beach was the place to be for this year’s spring Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally. The 2026 edition was a complete success, with more than a dozen bikes featuring DS18 audio.
Featuring a large array of Harley-Davidson’s, Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally differentiates itself by being community driven. This is the place where real deal riders meet, interact, and enjoy a week dedicated to their passion. For DS18, that means showing off custom bikes/motorcycles that feature loud speakers and creative looks.
One of those bikes is the Sith Bagger, belonging to DS18’s own Diego Certified. It features a full red appearance and a few references to the world of Star Wars, as well as eye-catching rims. Most notably, the Sith Bagger is fully equipped with DS18 PROJECT360 speakers, both at the front and on the side.
PROJECT360 makes it easy to replace your speakers without having to fully take them apart. If Diego pushes the speaker's past their limit, PROJECT360 lets him easily twist, remove, and recone his speaker in no time. Providing quality sound and construction, PROJECT360 ensures you never have to worry when making it loud.
A lot of the bikes on display used carbon fiber speakers that are specially made for motorcycles. Products like the DS18 PRO-CF8.4NR are loud speakers that are constructed with a water-resistant carbon fiber cone and a Neodymium magnet, giving you full power and protection. They also feature a power rating of 300W RMS / 600W Max and a sensitivity of 99dB, all encased within a strong rubber surround for maximum safety and durability.
Also on display were DS18 NVY speakers. Featuring high quality materials for the very best sound quality, NVY speakers remain popular among those who demand more from their motorcycle stereo systems. Take the NVY-HDGRGTW.1423LD Road Glide OEM Front Grille Upgrade. This set is made exclusively for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and comes with high-efficiency NVY-BULLET1 tweeters and high-quality in-line crossovers.
Both PROJECT360 and NVY had a strong presence at the rally, being asked for by name with great enthusiasm. It demonstrates a loyal following and a dedication to quality that only DS18 can cultivate in the motorcycle audio space.
Other highlights included the Ego Fest Audio Show and Heathen Brawl at Ms Newby’s, as well as other sponsored events at the Crossroads all through the week, including the Saturday night Thunder Beach Audio Competition by Area 51 Customs.
If you want to keep it loud while riding on the road, DS18 has you covered with speakers, tweeters, and amps made with motorcycles in mind.
- The NVY-6CFZT-N4 is a coaxial loudspeaker with a curvilinear carbon fiber cone, featuring high-quality materials that reduce distortion and provide a strong responsive frequency range. These loudspeakers stay durable with a weatherproof design, a water resistance rating of IP65, a sealed cloth surround, and a corrosion-resistant aluminum basket.
- The NVY-6HDCFSL-N2 fits neatly onto your bike and gives you powerful sound and clarity with premium-grade materials and refined tonal balance. A high-performance compression driver and water-resistant carbon fiber cone provide increased accuracy and transient response while minimizing distortion.
- The NVY-8PROXL-N2 is a midrange loudspeaker with a power rating of 400W RMS / 800W MAX, 60Hz-18kHz frequency response, and sensitivity of 97dB. Featuring a treated paper cone, water-resistant dust cap, and durable cloth surround, these speakers provide durable sound no matter where the road takes you.
- The NVY-CTN1 is a 2” high-compression tweeter that gives you crisp highs in small spaces. Featuring a PEN diaphragm and 1” aluminum voice coil, these tweeters have a frequency range of 1.2kHz to 20kHz with a sensitivity rating of 105dB.
- The NVY-i400.4D is a compact Class D 4-channel amplifier that uses a stable digital circuit design with bonded components, giving it vibration protection while on the road. It also comes with a protective coating that keeps away corrosion, along with an integrated cooling fan for keeping things cool under pressure.
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Special thanks to everyone who joined us this year, including:
Team Alex Haze
E7J Custom Cycles
Brotherhood Baggers
Area 51 Customs
Urban Ride Magazine
Heathen Brawl
Jack Jesse
Dirt Road Baggers
