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Boston Acoustics SE65RC

6-1/2" 2-way car speakers

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If the dull, fuzzy music coming from your car's current system is making you dread getting trapped in traffic, a pair of Boston Acoustics SE speakers can transform your ride into a safe haven.

Boston Acoustics designed the SE65RC 6-1/2" 2-way speakers to make your favorite music sound clean and natural in your ride, and they use proven materials that'll stand up to life on the road. These speakers feature a sturdy copolymer woofer cone teamed up with a durable butyl rubber surround to deliver strong performance with minimal distortion. The carbon-injected polymer dome 3/4" tweeter gives you clear, focused highs that stay smooth, even when you turn the volume up.

The unique contoured tweeter plane guides high-frequency output to create a wider listening "sweet spot," so you'll hear more detail from the driver seat even if your speakers aren't firing directly at you. Boston's extensive research and testing pay off with accurate, consistent performance, so you can enjoy reliable, lifelike sound whenever you drive.

Highlights:

  • 2-way 6-1/2" speakers (pair)
  • copolymer woofer cone with butyl rubber surround
  • 3/4" carbon-injected polymer dome tweeter
  • power range: 2-35 watts RMS (100 watts peak power)
  • frequency response: 58-20,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 92 dB
  • top-mount depth: 2"
  • warranty: 2 years
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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Design
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2-way
Tweeter Design
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3/4" Dome
Tweeter Composition
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Carbon-Injected Polymer
Woofer Composition
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Copolymer
Woofer Surround
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Butyl Rubber
Parts Warranty
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2 Years
Labor Warranty
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2 Years
Specifications
Sensitivity
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92 dB at 1 watt
Frequency Response
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58 - 20k Hz
RMS Power Range (Watts)
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2-35
Peak Power Handling (Watts)
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100
Impedance (Ohms)
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4
Top-mount Depth (Inches)
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2
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)
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N/A
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)
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4 15/16

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What's in the box?

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  • Two 2-way speakers
  • 4 Adhesive backed mounting gaskets
  • Two 0.6" Spacer rings
  • Two 7" Lengths of speaker wire (each has quick-slides on one end and bare wire on the other)
  • Eight 1-1/2" Self-tapping screws
  • 8 Speed clips
  • 4 Butt connectors
  • Specification sheet
  • Warranty information
  • Product registration card

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Features

Tweeter: Each speaker uses a 3/4" carbon injected polymer Type-S3 dome tweeter with a neodymium motor structure. The Ferrofluid cooling increases power handling. Boston's CATB (Contoured Asymmetrical Tweeter Baffle) improves the off-axis response of the tweeter, and its asymmetrical shape makes the baffle acoustically invisible to the woofer, keeping the frequency response from the woofer flatter and smoother than conventional designs.

Woofer: The copolymer woofer cone and durable butyl rubber surround stand up to the harsh automotive environment.

Crossover: Each speaker in Boston's SE line features a specifically tuned crossover to deliver the best transition between the woofer and tweeter.

Mounting: Mounting rings are included, useful for shallow applications. When the mounting rings are used the mounting height is 1.056" and the depth is 1.320" (top mount only). The mounting rings have four screw holes.

 

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5 out of 5

GREAT Replacement for Honda CR-Z Rear Speakers

Written By Rob F., Pensacola, Florida on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
 
My wife bought these speakers for me for Christmas as I am slowly acquiring all the necessary components to build a "dream sound system" on a modest budget. These speakers are the same as the Boston SE65, but the RC means they're Honda/Acura fitment specific. They fit perfectly!

When I removed the rear speakers from my 2011 Honda CR_Z Sport-Hybrid Hatchback, I was surprised at how cheap and cheesy the OEM speakers really were! I mean, OEM speakers usually are poor quality, but these had magnets that were only the size of Miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! :( And I doubt they're Neodymium magnets, either.

Installation was strait-forward (thanks to Crutchfield's free speaker wiring adapters and installation adapter rings). Mid-Bass and Midrange response is improved 100%. The tweeters are CRYSTAL clear, but not harsh, tinny, or raspy. These speakers bring out musical detail that the OEM speakers couldn't reproduce. I'm sure they'll sound even better 10-12 hours from now once they're "broken-in".

TWO thumbs-up! Thanks again, Crutchfield! (Loyal customer since 1997).
Pros:
Build quality appears to be top-notch (especially for this price point).
Cons:
Nothing
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5 out of 5

Great Factory Speaker Replacement

Written By RobertA, Sacramento, CA on Saturday, February 04, 2012
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Replaced the fsctory front speakers in my 2003 Chevy Silverado with these (the driver side OEM speaker had gone out which looks to be all too common on Silversdos.) The Boston Acoutics SE65RCs sound fantastic, and I'm still just using the factory radio. Installation was a snap with the materials from Crutchfield. Done and rocking within 2 hours.
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5 out of 5

Boston Acoustics SE65RC

Written By Alex E, Minnesota on Saturday, March 10, 2012
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These speakers were very easy to install, and were a GREAT replacement over my stock crappy front speakers. I know others have mentioned that the bass isn't great, and most of them say they are running off of the stock radio. You will be limited as to what you can bring out of these new speakers by the stock stereo, so a head unit upgrade would be a must in my opinion. I swapped in a new head unit along with these speakers in the front, and the Boston Acoustics SE85 6x8 speakers in the rear, and they sound great in my opinion. An aftermarket head unit will really allow you to customize the sound that comes out of the speakers.
Pros:
Great sound quality, price, features, easy installation.
Cons:
NONE
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5 out of 5

Nice replacement

Written By tbd, Anchorage, AK on Monday, September 05, 2011
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These speakers fit my 2004 Subaru Outback with no modifications. They have much better mids and highs then my factory speakers, but the lows are slightly lacking. They seem a little bit pricey, but do have great sound. I think they would be perfect paired up with a ten inch sub.
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5 out of 5

Great!

Written By MikeR, Indianapolis on Friday, August 05, 2011
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Great speakers and an easy fit in my Highlander. Sound good!
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5 out of 5

Boston Acoustics SE65RC

Written By , Northern Virginia on Sunday, August 28, 2011
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Great replacement speakers for my blown stock speakers.
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5 out of 5

Best speakers I have ever owned

Written By Robert, Hanover, MI on Saturday, September 03, 2011
 
Ann my advisor recommended Boston Acoustics SE 65RC 6.5 inch for my Chrysler Sebring. These speakers are the best I have ever listen too. Everything she said was true about them. The advice and service was nothing short of exceptional. Thanks Ann, keep up the good work.
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5 out of 5

great speakers

Written By , hammond, louisana on Saturday, March 24, 2012
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installed this speakers in my 2007 jetta 2.5 L ,great sound and clarity,easy installation procedure.fits perfect in the front doors with 1.2 inch spacer.
Pros:
easy installation
Cons:
none so far
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5 out of 5

Awesome speakers

Written By JMac, Florida on Monday, April 16, 2012
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Great speakers. They are taking 100 watts rms and sound well balanced and crisp
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5 out of 5

Lots of Sound

Written By Jackal, Ironwood, MI on Saturday, March 10, 2012
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I bought these to replace the factory speakers in the front doors of my 2007 Chevy Silverado... I was looking to buy Kenwood speakers to match my Kenwood Excelon receiver and the advisor recommended these. Much more sound than the factory speakers and far better clarity. They are an excellent match with my Kenwood Excelon!!!
Pros:
Crisper and cleaner sound than factory speakers. They easily accept the 50 Watts per channel my Excelon pumps out.
Cons:
Not as much bass response as I would like, but better than my factory speakers... Will be adding a subwoofer next for complete sound.
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