Our take on the Pioneer TS-A6872R

by Buck Pomerantz

Pioneer uses high-tech materials in their A-Series speakers so you can have powerful, high-quality sound in your car. The smooth response and extended high frequency range of these speakers produce a superior stereo image — almost like listening to a band play live.

The TS-A6872R 6"x8" speakers feature carbon graphite polypropylene woofers reinforced with Aramid fibers, a lightweight synthetic used in bulletproof vests — they not only stand up to the stress of high-volume playback, they hit louder using less power. Butyl rubber surrounds help keep cone movement smooth and resilient, so the bass plays tight and clean.

The TS-A6872R 3-way speakers don't scrimp when it comes to the highs and mids either. Pioneer made the midrange drivers out of a special laminated polyester that's 30% lighter than conventional material, resulting in faster, more accurate reproduction of instruments and vocals. The silver film dome tweeters deliver bright, sparkling treble, letting you experience all the overtones that bring ambiance and life to your music.

Highlights:

3-way 6"x8" speakers (pair)
Aramid fiber-reinforced carbon graphite IMPP woofer with butyl rubber surround
1-1/4" laminated polyester fiber balanced dome midrange and 3/8" PET silver film dome tweeter
frequency response: 35-32,000 Hz
recommended power range: 2-40 watts RMS
peak power handling: 240 watts
sensitivity: 90 dB
top-mount depth: 2-1/2"
warranty: 1 year
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Features and Specs

General
Design Loading...	3-way
Tweeter Design Loading...	3/8" Dome
Tweeter Composition Loading...	PET film
Woofer Composition Loading...	Carbon Graphite IMPP
Woofer Surround Loading...	Butyl rubber
Parts Warranty Loading...	1 Year
Labor Warranty Loading...	1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity Loading...	90 dB at 1 watt
Frequency Response Loading...	35 - 32k Hz
RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading...	2-40
Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading...	240
Impedance (Ohms) Loading...	4
Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading...	2 1/2
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading...	2 7/8

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Two 3-way 6x8" speakers
8 Self-tapping screws
Two 13.5" lengths of speaker wire (each has quick-slides on one end and bare wire on the other)
Warranty sheet
Template and specifications on box

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Features

Woofers: Each speaker features carbon graphite IMPP (Injection Molded Polypropylene) cone woofers interlaced with long Aramid fibers. This IMPP cone design provides the strength and rigidity powerful bass sound requires. The high-density, compressed internal architecture is resilient, stacks up against high power and transfers sound very quickly. The result is full-bodied, rich sound.

Surrounds: For durability and a smoother response, each woofer uses a butyl rubber surround.

Midranges: Each speaker uses a 1-1/4" balanced dome midrange with laminated polyester fiber which is 30% lighter than conventional materials. That difference in weight means faster and more accurate response, for exceptionally clean, detailed music. Each midrange also features a magnetic fluid and a neodymium magnet.

Tweeters: Each speaker uses a 3/8" PET silver film dome tweeter for crisp, clear highs.

Custom Fit: The 6x8" speaker's frame features two additional mounting holes which allows the speaker to fit in 5x7" openings of select Ford and Mazda vehicles.

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