{"title":"Karma Mobile Audio | Inspire Series","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* base teal headings (non-build sections) *\/\n  .km-coll h2 { color:#0E7E83 !important; border-color:#1CB5BC !important; }\n  .km-coll h2::after, .km-coll h2::before { background:#1CB5BC !important; border-color:#1CB5BC !important; }\n  .km-coll h3 { color:#0f172a !important; border-color:#1CB5BC !important; }\n  .km-coll h3::after, .km-coll h3::before { background:#1CB5BC !important; border-color:#1CB5BC !important; }\n  .km-coll a { color:#0E7E83 !important; font-weight:600 !important; }\n\n  \/* callouts and contact *\/\n  .km-coll .km-call { background:#ECFAFB !important; border-left:5px solid #1CB5BC !important; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0 !important; padding:18px 22px !important; margin:22px 0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-call *, .km-coll .km-call p { color:#334155 !important; margin:0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-cta { background:#ECFAFB !important; border-left:5px solid #1CB5BC !important; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0 !important; padding:20px 24px !important; margin:24px 0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-cta-label { color:#0E7E83 !important; font-weight:700 !important; margin:0 0 6px 0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-cta p { color:#334155 !important; margin:0 0 6px 0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-contact { color:#0E7E83 !important; font-weight:600 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-div { color:#1CB5BC !important; padding:0 8px !important; }\n\n  \/* comparison table (default light sections) *\/\n  .km-coll .km-cmp { width:100% !important; border-collapse:collapse !important; margin:18px 0 !important; font-size:14px !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-cmp th { background:#0E7E83 !important; color:#fff !important; text-align:left !important; padding:10px 12px !important; font-size:12px !important; letter-spacing:0.04em !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-cmp td { padding:10px 12px !important; border-bottom:1px solid #e6ecf0 !important; color:#475569 !important; vertical-align:top !important; background:#ffffff !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-cmp td:first-child { color:#0f172a !important; font-weight:600 !important; width:30% !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-cmp tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#f1f7f8 !important; }\n\n  \/* featured build panel *\/\n  .km-coll .km-build { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f172a 0%,#0E7E83 100%) !important; border-radius:14px !important; padding:34px 30px !important; margin:36px 0 !important; box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(14,126,131,0.25) !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build-eyebrow { display:inline-block !important; background:rgba(28,181,188,0.20) !important; border:1px solid #1CB5BC !important; color:#7FE1E5 !important; font-size:12px !important; font-weight:700 !important; letter-spacing:0.12em !important; text-transform:uppercase !important; padding:6px 16px !important; border-radius:20px !important; margin:0 0 14px 0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build h2 { color:#ffffff !important; border:0 !important; padding:0 !important; margin:0 0 6px 0 !important; font-size:1.9em !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build h2::after, .km-coll .km-build h2::before { display:none !important; content:none !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build h3 { color:#7FE1E5 !important; border:0 !important; padding:0 !important; margin:26px 0 10px 0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build h3::after, .km-coll .km-build h3::before { display:none !important; content:none !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build p { color:#e2e8f0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build a { color:#7FE1E5 !important; text-decoration:underline !important; font-weight:700 !important; }\n\n  \/* panel table: keep WHITE cells + dark text so it reads on the dark panel *\/\n  .km-coll .km-build .km-cmp th { background:#0b1220 !important; color:#ffffff !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build .km-cmp td { color:#475569 !important; background:#ffffff !important; border-bottom:1px solid #e6ecf0 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build .km-cmp td:first-child { color:#0f172a !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build .km-cmp tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#f1f7f8 !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build .km-call { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.10) !important; border-left:5px solid #1CB5BC !important; }\n  .km-coll .km-build .km-call *, .km-coll .km-build .km-call p { color:#f1f5f9 !important; }\n\n  @media (max-width:600px){ .km-coll .km-build { padding:24px 18px !important; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ai-collection-block km-coll\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Inspire Series Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wideband driver covers the midrange and the highs from one cone. That removes the crossover and the tweeter from the most sensitive part of the music, which is why a good wideband front stage sounds so coherent and natural. Both Inspire drivers share the same design language: a coated paper cone, a one-piece butyl surround, a magnesium dustcap, a titanium voice coil former, a pure copper voice coil, an integrated copper shorting ring, and a neodymium motor in a cast aluminum basket. They sit above the Allure series at the top of the Karma line, and each is sold as a matched pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two drivers are not a good and better version of the same thing. They are tuned for different installs, and the right choice depends mostly on where you can mount them and how you want to cross them over. The sections below give you the real numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInspire 2 vs Inspire 3 at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"km-cmp\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInspire 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInspire 3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 inch wideband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 inch wideband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 dB (1W\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85.5 dB (1W\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower handling (with crossover)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75W @ 350Hz to 100W @ 400Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125W @ 250Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcursion (Xmax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm one-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm one-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum high-pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 Hz, 24 dB\/oct (350 Hz in the pod)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 to 200 Hz, 24 dB\/oct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop-end extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo 20 kHz, wide off-axis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo 20 kHz on-axis, narrows off-axis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory dash, off-axis, tight spaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-axis pods and pillars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall sealed or free-air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-air preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded pods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, angled ABS pods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange \/ cutout \/ depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77.5mm \/ 66mm \/ 44.7mm bare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91mm \/ 73mm \/ 45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatched pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatched pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Handling and Crossover Frequency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the single most important thing to understand about these two drivers, because their power handling is not one fixed number. It depends on where you cross them over. Every speaker has two separate limits. One is thermal, set by the voice coil and rated in watts. The other is excursion, set by how far the cone can travel, and it changes with frequency. As you go lower in frequency, the cone has to move much farther to make the same output, so the excursion limit drops fast. Whichever limit you hit first is the one that matters. The numbers below are the usable power behind the recommended high-pass, which is how these drivers are actually installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Inspire 2 needs a high crossover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 2 has 2mm of excursion. That is a small amount of cone travel, so it runs into its excursion limit at a fairly high frequency. Crossed at 300 Hz it is at its safe minimum; crossed higher it can use more power before the cone bottoms out. Behind a 350 Hz high-pass it handles about 75 watts of clean power, and behind a 400 Hz high-pass about 100 watts. That is the excursion principle in action: a higher crossover gives the cone more room and raises usable power. The crossover, not the amplifier, is what protects this driver, so 300 Hz is the floor and 350 Hz is the floor in the included pod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Inspire 3 can cross low and still take more power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 3 has 5mm of excursion, more than double the Inspire 2, on a larger cone. That long throw changes everything. It can be high-passed as low as 150 to 200 Hz and still play cleanly, taking over more of the midrange and overlapping a midbass instead of leaning on it. And behind a 250 Hz high-pass it handles about 125 watts of clean power, more than the Inspire 2 and with excursion headroom well beyond that. This is why the flagship is the more capable driver: it crosses lower and takes more power at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"km-call\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe short version: the Inspire 2's power handling rises as you cross it higher, from about 75 watts at 350 Hz to 100 watts at 400 Hz, with 300 Hz the lowest safe point. The Inspire 3's long excursion lets it cross as low as 150 Hz and still handle about 125 watts behind a 250 Hz high-pass. If you need to cross below 300 Hz, the Inspire 3 is the only one of the two that can do it, and it is the stronger driver overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"km-call\" style=\"border-left-color:#b91c1c !important;background:#fef2f2 !important;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b91c1c !important;\"\u003eEvery power number on this page assumes clean, low-distortion power.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are usable figures behind the recommended crossover with a clean signal. The moment an amplifier clips or the signal distorts, the driver sees energy it was never rated for, and a small wideband will fail almost instantly. Distortion is what destroys these drivers, not wattage. Do not feed them a cheap or underpowered amplifier driven into clipping. Buy a clean amplifier with real power and headroom, set the gains right, and these drivers last for years. In normal use a wideband only draws 10 to 20 watts to play loud. This is exactly why we build the Inspire system around an honest, low-distortion amplifier rather than the biggest number on the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Loud Will They Play?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Inspire drivers are efficient, and in the role they are built for, a front stage handed a midbass and a subwoofer below them, they play louder than most people expect from a small driver. Because both are thermally limited across their passband rather than excursion limited, their output is essentially flat across the range, and clean power plus correct crossover matters far more than amplifier size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single Inspire 2 produces roughly 96 dB at one meter on its rated power, and a single Inspire 3 about 97 dB, with the 3 holding more dynamic headroom because it is nowhere near its excursion limit. As a front-stage pair, one driver per dash corner with the driver-side unit delayed and trimmed slightly to center the image, the realistic level at the listening position lands around \u003cstrong\u003e100 to 103 dB for the Inspire 2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e102 to 105 dB for the Inspire 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, accounting for how close the dash corners sit to your ears. Those are strong, fully engaging listening levels with headroom to spare, comfortably louder than most people ever turn it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"km-call\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 3 plays roughly 2 to 3 dB louder than the Inspire 2 and holds more headroom, because its long excursion keeps it far from its mechanical limit. Both are plenty loud for serious listening. Neither is a substitute for a midbass and a subwoofer, which carry everything below the wideband's crossover. These figures are estimates from the rated power, the published parameters, and typical cabin gain, so treat them as a realistic range rather than a guaranteed number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop-End Extension and Dispersion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth drivers reach 20 kHz, but they get there differently. The smaller Inspire 2 cone holds its high-frequency output across a wider range of angles, so it keeps its top end even when it is firing off-axis, which is exactly what a flat factory dash location does as it fires across the car. The larger Inspire 3 cone plays the full top octave to 20 kHz aimed at the listener, but its output up top narrows as you move past about 30 to 45 degrees off-axis. The manufacturer rates the Inspire 3 to 10 kHz because that is the frequency where its output holds at every angle, including steep ones. Aimed at the seats, it gives you everything to 20 kHz with no tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the practical reason the Inspire 2 suits flat factory locations and the Inspire 3 wants to be aimed. In a steep off-axis dash location where you cannot aim the driver, the Inspire 3 can give up some of its very top end to the far seat, and that is the one case where a small super-tweeter above 10 kHz is worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich One Is Right for You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the Inspire 2 if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are working with factory dash or pillar wideband locations that fire across the car, you want the simplest possible install with the widest off-axis top end, or space is tight. Its smaller size, included angled ABS pods, and 300 Hz crossover make it the easy, forgiving choice for most dash installs and for anyone who wants a true tweeterless front stage that holds its highs from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the Inspire 3 if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can aim the driver on-axis from a pillar or a custom pod, you want the most output and the lowest reach, or you want to cross low and let the wideband carry more of the midrange. Its 5mm excursion, low 150 to 200 Hz crossover capability, and extra output make it the choice for a more involved, higher-performance build where placement and aiming are under your control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"km-build\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"km-build-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Build We Would Run\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompetition Sound on a Real-World Budget\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wideband front stage does not need a rack of amplifiers. It needs one good one. Pair either Inspire driver with a set of Karma Mobile Audio Aspect 6.9 midbass and a single \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audiointensity.com\/products\/us-acoustics-lanna-6-channel-class-ab-amplifier-6-x-150w\"\u003eUS Acoustics Lanna 6-channel amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, run everything active off a DSP, and you have a fully active two-way front stage with competition-level topology at a price that does not look like one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe channel map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lanna is a direct-input Class AB amplifier with no onboard crossover, which is exactly what you want under a DSP. Every filter, slope, and time alignment lives in the processor, and the amp just delivers clean power. The wiring is simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"km-cmp\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 \u0026amp; 2 (stereo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspire widebands, left and right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-pass 350 Hz (Inspire 2) or 250 Hz (Inspire 3), 24 dB\/oct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 \u0026amp; 4 (bridged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspect 6.9 midbass, one side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBand-pass: high-pass above the sub, low-pass to the wideband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 \u0026amp; 6 (bridged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspect 6.9 midbass, other side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBand-pass: high-pass above the sub, low-pass to the wideband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a subwoofer on its own amplifier for the bottom, and the front stage is complete on one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is the budget competition build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things make it work: headroom, purity, and the right amplifier class. The Lanna delivers 150 watts to each wideband channel, and a wideband draws only 10 to 20 watts to play loud, so those channels coast with enormous reserve and never strain. Each Aspect 6.9 gets a full bridged channel pair, 500 watts into a midbass that is happy on a fraction of it, so the bass stays effortless and controlled no matter how hard you push the system. Nothing in this build is ever working near its limit, and that reserve is exactly what you hear as ease, dynamics, and a stage that does not collapse when the music gets demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purity comes from running it all active. There is not a single passive crossover in the signal path. The wideband carries the midrange and highs with no crossover in the critical band at all, the 6.9 handles the midbass on its own bridged channels, and the DSP sets every crossover point, slope, and delay digitally. That is the same topology used on the competition lanes, a clean source, a transparent direct-input amplifier, and a processor doing all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier class is the part people overlook. The Lanna is Class AB, and on a wideband front stage that matters more than usual. A wideband reproduces the entire midrange and treble from one cone with no crossover in front of it, so there is nothing between the amplifier and your ears to mask the amplifier's own character. Class AB output devices conduct linearly, with none of the high-frequency switching artifacts a Class D stage introduces, so what reaches the driver is the low-level detail, the natural decay, and the clean top end that a sound quality system lives for. Measured, the Lanna holds total harmonic distortion below 0.01 percent and a signal-to-noise ratio above 103 dB. Put that linear, low-distortion power on a driver that hides nothing, and you hear exactly why this pairing punches so far above its price. Efficient widebands, an affordable 6x9 midbass, and one honest Class AB six-channel amplifier put a real competition-grade front stage within reach of a normal budget. If you want to go deeper on why amplifier class matters, read our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audiointensity.com\/blogs\/car-amplifiers\/class-ab-vs-class-d-amplifiers-real-world-sound-efficiency-power-output-compared\"\u003eClass AB versus Class D amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"km-call\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is why we crossed the widebands a little high, 350 Hz for the Inspire 2 and 250 Hz for the Inspire 3 rather than their absolute minimums. With this much amplifier on tap, raising the crossover slightly keeps the widebands well inside their excursion limit under real power, so the whole system has headroom to spare and stays clean at any level you will actually run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"km-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"km-cta-label\"\u003eNot Sure Which Inspire Fits Your Build?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to an SQ-judge tech directly. Tell us your vehicle, your mounting locations, and your midbass and we will tell you which Inspire driver fits, where to cross it, and how to tune it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"km-contact\"\u003e707-999-3071\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"km-div\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"km-contact\"\u003econtact@audiointensity.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Karma Inspire Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Inspire 2 and Inspire 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 2 is a 2 inch wideband with 2mm of excursion that must be crossed at 300 Hz or higher, fits tight factory locations, includes angled ABS pods, and holds its top end wide off-axis. The Inspire 3 is a 3 inch wideband with 5mm of excursion that can be crossed as low as 150 Hz, plays louder and lower, and reaches full 20 kHz extension aimed on-axis. The 2 is the forgiving factory-location choice, the 3 is the higher-output choice for aimed installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy can the Inspire 3 cross lower than the Inspire 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrossover frequency is limited by cone travel. The Inspire 3 has 5mm of excursion versus 2mm on the Inspire 2, so it has the travel to play down to 150 to 200 Hz cleanly without reaching its mechanical limit. The Inspire 2 reaches the end of its shorter travel by about 300 Hz, so that is its floor, and 350 Hz in the included pod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power do the Inspire drivers handle, and which plays louder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 2 handles about 75 watts behind a 350 Hz high-pass and up to 100 watts behind a 400 Hz high-pass. The Inspire 3 handles about 125 watts behind a 250 Hz high-pass, and it plays roughly 2 to 3 dB louder with more headroom because its longer excursion keeps it well clear of its mechanical limit. Both figures assume clean, low-distortion power; a clipping amplifier will destroy either driver almost instantly regardless of wattage. In normal use a wideband only draws 10 to 20 watts to play loud. As a front-stage pair both are comfortably loud for serious listening, on the order of 100 dB or more at the seat. Neither replaces a midbass and subwoofer, which carry everything below the wideband crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo either of these need a tweeter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Both Inspire drivers reach 20 kHz and are designed to run with no tweeter. The Inspire 2 holds its top end across wide angles, so it suits flat factory locations. The Inspire 3 plays to 20 kHz aimed on-axis, and only a steep off-axis location would make a small super-tweeter worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best budget system to build around the Inspire series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair either Inspire wideband with a set of Karma Mobile Audio Aspect 6.9 midbass and a US Acoustics Lanna 6-channel amplifier, run fully active off a DSP, and add a subwoofer on its own amp. The widebands run on channels 1 and 2, and each 6.9 gets a bridged channel pair for 500 watts. It is a competition-grade active topology with enormous headroom and clean Class AB power, at a real-world price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need a midbass and subwoofer with the Inspire series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Inspire drivers carry the midrange and the highs, which is most of the music, but they are crossed out of the low end to protect them. Pair them with a midbass below, such as the Karma Mobile Audio Allure 6 Midbass or Aspect 6.9, and a subwoofer for the bottom, for a complete and surprisingly loud system built around one clean driver per side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Audio Intensity help me choose and tune the Inspire series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You are buying from a working SQ judge and competitor. Tell us your vehicle, your mounting locations, and your midbass, and we will tell you which Inspire driver fits, exactly where to set the crossover and slope, and how to delay and level the drivers so the stage centers correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse both Inspire drivers below, and see the rest of the line on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audiointensity.com\/collections\/karma-mobile-audio\"\u003eKarma Mobile Audio collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"karma-inspire-2","title":"Karma Mobile Audio Inspire 2 | 2\" Wideband - Pair","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .km-desc { font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #1e293b; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; background: #ffffff; }\n  .km-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #0E7E83 100%); padding: 60px 40px; text-align: center; color: #ffffff; }\n  .km-hero .km-logo { display: block; max-width: 300px; width: 62%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 26px auto; }\n  .km-hero .km-title { font-size: 2.6em; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #ffffff; }\n  .km-hero .km-subtitle { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: 300; opacity: 0.9; margin: 0 0 30px 0; }\n  .km-badges { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }\n  .km-badge { background: rgba(28,181,188,0.18); border: 1px solid #1CB5BC; color: #7FE1E5; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }\n  .km-section { padding: 50px 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; background: #ffffff; }\n  .km-section:nth-child(even) { background: #ECFAFB; }\n  .km-section h2 { color: #0E7E83; font-size: 2em; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 3px solid #1CB5BC; }\n  .km-section h3 { color: #0f172a; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: 600; margin: 30px 0 15px 0; }\n  .km-section p { font-size: 1.05em; color: #334155; margin: 0 0 16px 0; }\n  .km-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin: 24px 0; }\n  .km-card { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-top: 4px solid #1CB5BC; border-radius: 8px; padding: 22px; }\n  .km-card h4 { color: #0E7E83; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 10px 0; }\n  .km-card p { font-size: 0.98em; color: #475569; margin: 0; }\n  .km-highlight { background: #ECFAFB; border-left: 5px solid #1CB5BC; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }\n  .km-highlight p { margin: 0; color: #334155; }\n  .km-driver-link { display: inline-block; background: #0E7E83; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 10px 0; }\n  .km-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #0E7E83 100%); padding: 50px 40px; text-align: center; color: #ffffff; }\n  .km-cta h2 { color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.8em; margin: 0 0 14px 0; border: 0; }\n  .km-cta p { color: #f1f5f9; font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0 0 8px 0; }\n  @media (max-width: 600px) { .km-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .km-hero .km-logo { max-width: 210px; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"km-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Hero --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg class=\"km-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1389\/files\/karma-logo.png?v=1782275706\" alt=\"Karma Mobile Audio\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"km-title\"\u003eKarma Mobile Audio Inspire 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"km-subtitle\"\u003eInspire Series 2\" Wideband | Sold as a Pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-badges\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"km-badge\"\u003e2\" Wideband\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"km-badge\"\u003eCoated Paper Cone\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"km-badge\"\u003eCopper Shorting Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"km-badge\"\u003eNeodymium Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"km-badge\"\u003e20kHz, Wide Off-Axis\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"km-badge\"\u003eInspire Flagship\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOne Driver, No Tweeter Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Karma Mobile Audio Inspire 2 is a 2 inch wideband driver and the top of the Karma lineup, sitting above the Allure series. It is designed by speaker engineer Dr. Rishi S. Gurbani and sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA wideband covers the midrange and the highs from a single cone, playing all the way to 20 kHz. That means it can run with no tweeter at all, removing a crossover point from the most sensitive part of the music and giving you a remarkably coherent, natural stage. The small 2 inch cone holds its top end across a wide range of angles, which is exactly what a dash or factory location firing across the car needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Built to perform --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Perform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 2 uses the kind of motor and materials you usually see on far more expensive drivers, all aimed at low distortion and wide, even dispersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eCopper Shorting Ring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA copper shorting ring lowers inductance and stabilizes the motor's magnetic field, which cuts distortion and keeps the high end clean and detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eNeodymium Motor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA high-strength neodymium motor delivers strong, controlled output from a compact, lightweight magnet structure that fits tight locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eCoated Paper Cone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA coated paper cone with a magnesium dustcap and a one-piece butyl surround balances low mass with control for a natural, low-fatigue sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eWide Off-Axis Response\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe small cone holds its high frequencies across wide angles, so it keeps its top end even firing across the car from a flat dash location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to run it --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow to Run It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 2 carries the whole upper range on its own. You pair it with a midbass below and, ideally, a subwoofer for the bottom. The one rule that protects it is the crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHigh-pass the Inspire 2 at \u003cstrong\u003e300 Hz minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e350 Hz in the included pod\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a 24 dB-per-octave slope. The small 2mm-excursion cone runs out of travel quickly down low, so this floor is what keeps it clean. Cross it higher and it handles more power: \u003cstrong\u003e75 watts at 350 Hz, up to 100 watts at 400 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e. A higher crossover gives the cone more room and raises usable power, which is the whole principle of running a small wideband well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-highlight\" style=\"border-left-color:#b91c1c !important;background:#fef2f2 !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 !important;color:#334155 !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b91c1c !important;\"\u003eThese power ratings assume clean, low-distortion power.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clipping or distorted amplifier sends DC-like energy and harmonics straight into the voice coil that this driver was never rated to take, and a small wideband will fail almost instantly. Distortion, not wattage, is what kills these drivers. Do not run a small, cheap, or underpowered amplifier into clipping. Invest in a clean amplifier with honest power and headroom to spare, set the gains correctly, and this driver will outlast your car. In normal use a wideband only draws 10 to 20 watts to play loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun it as the wideband in a tweeterless front stage: high-pass it to a midbass such as the Karma Mobile Audio Allure 6 Midbass or Aspect 6.9, and add a subwoofer for the low end. Because the Inspire 2 needs no tweeter, you free up amplifier and DSP channels for a center channel or a front sub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Fitment --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFitment and Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 2 is built for compact and off-axis installs. Its small size and wide dispersion make it ideal for factory wideband or center locations, dash corners, and A-pillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare flange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77.5mm. \u003cstrong\u003eCutout:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66mm. \u003cstrong\u003eBolt circle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74.2mm, six holes. \u003cstrong\u003eBare depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.7mm. \u003cstrong\u003eIn the pod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77.5mm diameter by 72.5mm deep. Confirm against your location using the mounting drawing before install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"km-driver-link\" href=\"https:\/\/audiointensity.com\/collections\/karma-mobile-audio\"\u003eSee the full Karma lineup\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eTweeterless Front Stage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePair the Inspire 2 with a Karma midbass and a sub for a clean front stage with no tweeter to blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eFactory Wideband Location\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA direct upgrade for vehicles that use an OEM dash or center wideband speaker and have no factory tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eBest for Flat Dash Locations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIts wide off-axis top end makes it the easy pick for a flat factory dash that fires across the car, where you cannot aim the driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eInspire 2 or Inspire 3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChoose the Inspire 2 for tight factory spots and the widest off-axis top end. Choose the Karma Mobile Audio Inspire 3 for more output and a lower crossover when you can aim it on-axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Flagship Karma Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEvery Karma Mobile Audio Inspire 2 from Audio Intensity is backed by warranty and setup help from a working SQ judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTell us your vehicle, your midbass, and your goals and we will map out the crossover, placement, and tune for a tweeterless build. 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It is designed by speaker engineer Dr. Rishi S. Gurbani and sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA wideband covers the midrange and the highs from a single cone, with no tweeter to blend. The Inspire 3 is the big-cone version: with 5mm of excursion and a 100 Hz resonance, it plays louder and reaches lower than the Inspire 2, and aimed at the listener it plays the full top octave to 20 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Built to perform --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Perform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 3 pairs a serious motor with a long-throw suspension to deliver clean, dynamic sound with real output and very low distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003e5mm of Excursion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMore than double the travel of the Inspire 2. That long throw is why the 3 plays lower and louder, and why it can be crossed down toward 150 Hz to overlap a midbass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eCopper Shorting Ring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAn integrated copper shorting ring cuts inductance and distortion, keeping the midrange and treble clean as the driver works harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eNeodymium Motor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA powerful neodymium motor in a rigid cast aluminum basket gives strong magnetic control and precise cone movement, even in compact spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eCoated Paper Cone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA coated paper cone with a magnesium dustcap and a one-piece butyl surround gives excellent damping and a natural, easy tonality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to run it --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow to Run It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 3 is the flexible wideband. Its long excursion lets you cross it lower than most drivers its size, so it can take over more of the midrange and lean less on the midbass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHigh-pass the Inspire 3 at \u003cstrong\u003e150 to 200 Hz on a 24 dB-per-octave slope\u003c\/strong\u003e. With 5mm of excursion it has the travel to play that low cleanly, unlike the smaller Inspire 2, which has to stay above 300 Hz. Behind a 250 Hz high-pass it handles \u003cstrong\u003e125 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e of clean power. On-axis it plays the full top octave to \u003cstrong\u003e20 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, so aimed at the listener it needs no tweeter at all. The manufacturer rates it to 10 kHz because that is where output holds at every angle including 60 degrees off-axis; the top octave simply narrows as you move off-axis, which is why this driver rewards on-axis aiming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-highlight\" style=\"border-left-color:#b91c1c !important;background:#fef2f2 !important;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 !important;color:#334155 !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b91c1c !important;\"\u003eThis power rating assumes clean, low-distortion power.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clipping or distorted amplifier sends DC-like energy and harmonics straight into the voice coil that this driver was never rated to take, and a small wideband will fail almost instantly. Distortion, not wattage, is what kills these drivers. Do not run a small, cheap, or underpowered amplifier into clipping. Invest in a clean amplifier with honest power and headroom to spare, set the gains correctly, and this driver will outlast your car. In normal use a wideband only draws 10 to 20 watts to play loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun it as the wideband in a tweeterless front stage: high-pass it at 150 to 200 Hz to a midbass such as the Karma Mobile Audio Allure 6 Midbass or Aspect 6.9, and add a subwoofer for the low end. Feed it a clean 10 to 20 watts. Because it carries so much of the range itself, it keeps the system simple and coherent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Fitment --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFitment and Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Inspire 3 is ideal for OEM 3 inch dash or A-pillar wideband locations and for custom pods where you can aim it at the listening position. Free-air is preferred, so it does not need a sealed box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91mm. \u003cstrong\u003eCutout:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73mm. \u003cstrong\u003eBolt circle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83mm, six holes. \u003cstrong\u003eMounting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm below the flange, 51.1mm overall. Confirm against your location using the mounting drawing before install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"km-driver-link\" href=\"https:\/\/audiointensity.com\/collections\/karma-mobile-audio\"\u003eSee the full Karma lineup\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"km-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eOn-Axis Front Stage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAimed at the listener from an A-pillar or dash pod, the Inspire 3 throws a wide, dynamic stage with serious output and full top-end extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eFactory 3\" Wideband Location\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA direct upgrade for vehicles that use an OEM 3 inch dash or center wideband and have no factory tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eOn-Axis Means Full Range\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAimed at the listener, the Inspire 3 plays to 20 kHz with no tweeter. Only a steep off-axis factory location would soften the very top, where a small super-tweeter can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"km-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eInspire 3 or Inspire 2?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChoose the Inspire 3 for more output, lower reach, and on-axis aiming. Choose the Karma Mobile Audio Inspire 2 for tight factory spots and the widest off-axis top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"km-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Top of the Karma Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEvery Karma Mobile Audio Inspire 3 from Audio Intensity is backed by warranty and setup help from a working SQ judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTell us your vehicle, your midbass, and where you can mount the driver and we will map out the crossover, placement, and tune. 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