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Sony Xplod XS-GTX1620S

GTX Series 6-1/2" component speaker system

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Sony Xplod GTX Series component speakers fill your vehicle with full-range sound, with sharp stereo imaging and accurate sound staging. Separate tweeters pinpoint the position of the instruments inside your acoustic space for performances that sound realistic and thrilling.

The XS-GTX1620S system features 6-1/2" woofers, with cones made from a proprietary material that's lighter and stronger than polypropylene for better energy efficiency and power handling. These woofers also absorb unwanted frequencies, so the cones recover quickly from one note to be ready for the next one, increasing clarity in the vocal range. Synthetic rubber speaker surrounds resist stretching and maintain their elasticity for long life under heavy usage.

The 1-1/2" laminated polyester soft dome tweeters produce clear high frequencies, bringing out your music's details and delivering a lively, open sound. The external 2-way crossovers distribute the lows and highs to the woofers and tweeters, creating a seamless blend of well-balanced sound, from the lowest drum thump to the highest cymbal crash.

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Highlights:

  • component speaker system includes two woofers, two tweeters, two external crossovers, and two woofer grilles
  • 6-1/2" Highly Oriented Polyolefine (HOP) woofers with Santoprene rubber surrounds
  • 1-1/2" laminated polyester soft dome tweeters
  • 2-way external crossovers
  • 4-ohm impedance
  • 5-60 watts RMS power range (260 watts peak)
  • frequency response: 40-22,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 88 dB
  • depth: 2-1/4"
  • warranty: 1 year
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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Speaker Size
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6 1/2
Design
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2-way
Tweeter Design
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Dome
Tweeter Composition
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Laminated polyester
Woofer Composition
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HOP
Woofer Surround
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Santoprene rubber
Parts Warranty
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1 Year
Labor Warranty
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1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity
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88 dB
Frequency Response
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40 - 22k Hz
RMS Power Range (Watts)
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5-60
Peak Power Handling (Watts)
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260
Impedance (Ohms)
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4
Top-mount Depth (Inches)
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2 3/16
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)
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N/A
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)
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5

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  • 2 Woofers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Crossovers
  • 2 Tweeters (each has attached 11" speaker leads)
  • 2 Flush mount adapters
  • 2 Angled surface mount adapters
  • 2 Surface mount adapters
  • 2 Adhesive backed surface mount pads
  • 2 Mounting brackets
  • 12 Self-tapping screws
  • 8 Speed clips
  • 2 Threaded mounting posts
  • 2 M4x10mm Flat head machine screws
  • 2 Wing nuts
  • 2 Flat washers
  • 2 Lock washers
  • 1 Cardboard woofer template
  • 1 Cardboard tweeter template (has four separate tweeter cutouts for the different mounting applications)
  • Installation/Connection instructions (English/French/Spanish)
  • Warranty information

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Features

H.O.P. Woofers: The woofers are made of Highly Oriented Polyolefine (H.O.P.). Using high-tech fibers aligned under extreme pressure, Sony's exclusive H.O.P. is lighter & stronger than polypropylene. The result is greater linearity, smoother response, and better sound. The woofers can be mounted in a standard 6-1/2" or 6-3/4" opening, including GM/Chrysler 6-3/4G.

Tweeters: The tweeters are 29/32" domes and can be flush mounted, surface mounted using an angled bracket, or surface mounted using a flat bracket.

Tweeter Mounting Dimensions:

  Flush Mount Surface Mount Angle Mount
Depth 0.748" N/A N/A
Height 0.309" 1.247" 1.489"
Cutout Diameter 1.679" N/A NA
Frame Diameter 1.998" 1.531" 1.521"

2-Way Crossovers: Each crossover has high-pass and low-pass outputs with a 5 kHz crossover point. Jumpers inside the crossovers allow you to set the tweeter output level according to system requirements and personal preference. The jumpers may be set to -3dB or 0dB. The inputs and outputs are gold-plated screw terminals. There are two mounting holes in the base of each crossover.

Crossover Dimensions:

  • Length: 4.014"
  • Width: 2.558"
  • Height: 1.035"
 

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5 out of 5

Sony Xplod XS-GTX1620S

Written By , Bath, ME on Sunday, February 14, 2010
 
I am very impressed by these speakers.

While it took a little modification of the factory tweeter mounts--I broke two tiny pieces out and made the mounting screw hole bigger--to get them to fit. I also had to mount the crossovers under the armrest which meant that I had to cut the remaining part of the screws off so that I wouldn't impale my elbow. Some additional wiring was also required, since the factory speakers didn't have a crossover.

Having said all of that, I adore the sound that I get out of them. The extra effort required to install them was well worth it for the sound that I get. It's a night-and-day difference: there's more bass, and I had to turn the treble adjustment way down because the Sony tweeters are so much more effective.

I would highly recommend these to anyone who's had a little experience with installing car audio components.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful
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3 out of 5

awesome if you amp and add bose!

Written By Justin, Johnstown, PA on Thursday, November 19, 2009
 
i had these in my trailblazer for around 3 weeks before i found a set of bose door woofers that i added and then i amped the entire system and wow does it sound completely amazing.... im still using the tweeters and the crossover and both are preforming extreamly well!
1 out of 2 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

they're grrrreat!!

Written By bolton, louisiana on Friday, November 06, 2009
 
don't pay more than these...highs crisp...lows leave something to be desired...add a bazooka to them and they are great for the price!! must buy!!
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4 out of 5

Great Speakers

Written By Andrew, Florida on Sunday, September 27, 2009
 
Got these to replace a Blaupunkt set of components that died in my 99 Tahoe. Smoother install for the mid bass speaker than my older blaupunkt set. The tweeter went nicely in the factory door location by the window controls once I was able to secure one of the included mounting brackets in that location.

All in all, they sound great, like my stereo has not sounded in years. Bass is much better than my previous speakers and they are not even broken in yet!

Thanks Crutchfield.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

2006 Forenza

Written By plumbermantimjr, Panama City on Saturday, September 26, 2009
 
Good Sound Good Price
2 out of 4 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Sony Xplod XS-GTX1620S

Written By Steven, Mont Belvieu, TX on Sunday, September 06, 2009
 
Wanted to replace my rear door speakers and Crutchfield had these so I thought what the heck? I'm impressed with the sound and quality of these speakers. The hardest part was getting the door panel off so I could install them. If you are looking for an inexpensive speaker upgrade then get these speakers. I'm going to order me another pair for my front doors!
3 out of 4 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

2003 Honda CR-V EX

Written By William, Oak Harbor, WA on Friday, September 04, 2009
 
I was a little shaky about installing components, but I did it (it took about 7 hours) and I am glad that I did. Specifics for my 2003 Honda CR-V: the tweeters fit in the factory mounts in the dash! Just a little glue to keep them there and BAM!-factory appearance in the front. As for the woofers-throw away the mounts that Crutchfield includes, instead just gut the factory speakers out of their frame and re-use the factory speaker frame.

There was ample room for the crossovers in the front doors, though it was tricky routing the tweeter wire through the door's weatherproof wire tube. As for the rear doors, I mounted the tweeters in the small forward door pockets, and had a heck of a time finding a place for the crossovers...which eventually ended up on the interior of the door frame. Was very tricky with the rear doors.

-Installation was very complicated to get as close to a factory look as possible, would have been much easier had I been willing to drill holes and put tweeters where they would be visible.

Also, no speaker wire is included. 30+ ft for a complex installation was needed.

I have these paired with the Eclipse AVN4430, the sound is like a concert hall, and these woofers passed my Subwoofer test track. Bass is superb, highs are too high if they're not reduced at the crossover, and the mids are accurate.

As a hard-to-please audiophile, I am very pleased with these speakers and would recommend them to anyone looking for excellent, good, crisp accurate sound!
6 out of 6 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

Sony Xplod XS-GTX1620S

Written By Justin, Key West, FL on Thursday, September 03, 2009
 
Put these in my 2004 trailblazer front doors. Minimum effort to install. I have the stock radio and it sound great. Small distortion at top volume.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Awesome speakers

Written By Robert, Glens Falls, NY on Sunday, August 30, 2009
 
This component speaker system is Great, Crisp highs and Great Lows. Can't ask for a better system for the money. With the instalation guide from Crutchfield, it couldn't be easier. Totally worth the money, you won't be sorry.
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5 out of 5

Amazing replacement speakers

Written By Ryan, New Jersey on Thursday, August 27, 2009
 
I got these speakers to replace the factory speakers that were in my 2000 Nissan Altima. It was worth the money and 5 hours of effort to get them in. T These speakers have perfect sound and the bass is never a problem. Now I just have to get a second set to put in my door speakers.
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