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Alpine SPS-17C2

6-1/2" 2-way car speakers
For 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings

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Alpine's Type-S speakers combine outstanding materials and construction with an attractive price. Their efficient design provides powerful sound even when system power is low — yet beefy internal parts ensure they can handle it when you crank the volume.

But powerful output doesn't count for much if you don't like what you're hearing. The SPS-17C2 6-1/2" speakers are bound to please your ears — pivoting silk dome tweeters direct clear highs to your ears without a hint of harshness. The aluminum-coated woofer cones move freely in the air-injected rubber surrounds for full, strong, and accurate bass response.

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Highlights:

  • 2-way car speakers for 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" locations (pair)
  • aluminum-coated woofer cone with air-injected rubber surround
  • 1" pivoting silk dome tweeter
  • square voice coil design and Nomex spider
  • power range: 2-50 watts RMS (250 watts peak power)
  • frequency response: 35-30,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 92 dB
  • mounting tabs for use in 6-3/4" openings
  • top-mount depth: 2-1/4"
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Design
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2-way
Tweeter Design
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Dome
Tweeter Composition
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Silk
Woofer Composition
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Aluminum-coated
Woofer Surround
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Rubber
Parts Warranty
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1 Year
Labor Warranty
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1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity
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92 dB at 1 watt
Frequency Response
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35 - 30k Hz
RMS Power Range (Watts)
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2-50
Peak Power Handling (Watts)
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250
Impedance (Ohms)
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4
Top-mount Depth (Inches)
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2 1/4
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)
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N/A
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)
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5

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What's in the box?

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  • Two 2-way speakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Adapter rings
  • Two 12" Lengths of speaker wire (each has quick-slides on one end and bare wire on the other)
  • 8 Self-tapping screws
  • 8 Machine screws
  • 8 Speed clips
  • Warranty sheet
  • Important information notice
  • Specifications and template are on the box

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Features

Aluminum-coated Polypropylene Woofer Cones: Each speaker features an aluminum-coated polypropylene woofer. Aluminum adds strength and heat resistance to polypropylene, resulting in reduced distortion and improved reliability.

Air-injected Rubber Surrounds: For a smoother response and improved durability, the woofers use air-injected rubber surrounds.

Silk Dome Tweeters: Each speaker uses a 1" silk dome tweeter for smooth high frequencies. The tweeters are adjustable and will pivot approximately 15° to optimize imaging.

Mounting Rings: Without any adapter, the speakers fit a standard 6-3/4" opening. The supplied adapter rings allow the speakers to be installed in a standard 6-1/2" opening, a 4-hole Ford 6-1/2" opening, or an oversized GM/Chrysler 6-3/4" opening. The adapter rings have tabs that must be broken off based on the application.

 

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5 out of 5

full Range

Written By Glenn, Fairport, NY on Wednesday, April 01, 2009
 
Good low end on these speakers. Middle tweeter pivots. Materials used
should withstand hot temps and sun light. The cones move allot due to
bass excursion when pushing them. Make sure you don't use other shallow
speaker grills.
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5 out of 5

Very good full range speaker

Written By Pat, SF Bay Area on Friday, March 06, 2009
 
These speakers rock. They cary a full range of sound. they don't go way down deep but that is what a sub is for. I adjusted my amp to the high pass to keep the lows out of them and they go load and no distortion. great buy for the money.
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5 out of 5

Great sound

Written By James, West TN on Tuesday, February 17, 2009
 
Ever so sad to see that these are discotinued, these speakers sound great in the 04 Honda Accord that I installed them in. I would not however say that these speakers are a "direct" fit replacement. It did take a little fabricating as the holes in the doors, are somewhat smaller, for making the speaker fit flush. However the speaker mounting adaptors that came with these, help out this situation alot. Still was a little of work to get them mounted to where they will fit the door panel area for the speakers, but once they were in...OHHH what a fantastic sound they brought out, far better then the factory originals. Was hoping to get some more for others!
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5 out of 5

Fantastic!

Written By David, Bellevue, WA on Monday, February 02, 2009
 
I was planning on getting a subwoofer (Alpine Type-R 12") for my car, but knew that I needed to upgrade my speakers to make sure that the mids and highs would still come through. I installed them about a month ago, and these speakers have great clarity and really brings the music to life! You will notice a huge difference in sounds quality, especially if upgrading from basic, stock speakers. Be aware that because this speaker is designed to reproduce mids and highs, you will probably get less bass response from them. This is normal. If you need/want bass, get a subwoofer -- don't try to pump it through these speakers.

All-in-all: Great quality at a great price! Also, Crutchfield includes basically everything (except tools) to make sure you've got what you need for installation -- wiring kits, adaptor plates (if necessary), and directions (real men don't need 'em!).
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5 out of 5

Great Value!

Written By Douglas, Sumter, SC on Sunday, February 01, 2009
 
These speakers are the perfect choice for a budget minded car stereo enthusiast. At Crutchfield's price they are almost a give away.
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4 out of 5

Great Speakers

Written By Clarence, Highland CA on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
 
These are great speakers for the money. If you don't need hip-hop level bass and like to listen to jazz, R&B, folk and oldies these will be a perfect physical and audio fit for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1994. The included kit and instructions made installation a breeze.
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5 out of 5

Alpine SPS-17C2

Written By ctjim, Bristol, CT on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
 
Great Product, Great Price. The difference between the factory stock speakers and the Alpines was NOTICEABLE! I have always been an Alpine fan, and Crutchfield offered a great price on these discontinued speakers. With the economic times being what they are, the cost/value on this product is way up there. Thanks Crutchfield!
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5 out of 5

Better Than Expected

Written By Werner, Mesa, AZ on Saturday, January 24, 2009
 
I was looking for an above average speaker to match my current Alpine car stereo. This exceeded my expectations. Good bass and excellent treble. I would definitely buy this product again and recommend it to a friend.
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5 out of 5

Alpine SPS-17C2

Written By raul, San Antonio, Tx. on Sunday, January 18, 2009
 
Good quality speakers at a great price.
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3 out of 5

Alpine SPS-17C2

Written By Alan, Louisville, KY on Sunday, January 18, 2009
 
Speakers are very good, but mounting hardware left a little to be desired. Had to drill into the bracket because the bolts weren't deep enough to use with the existing mount ring.
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Extras

Installation Tools
The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean.
S&G Tool Aid 87650
Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool
$9.99
In Stock
 
 
Spec Tools Stubby Driver
Ratcheting driver for tight installations
$19.99
In Stock
 
 
Spec Tools SQR-200a Squeeze Wrench
Narrow space ratchet kit with 18 sockets
$49.99
In Stock
 
 
Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools
Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels
$19.99
In Stock
 
 
S&G Tool Aid 87615
Window and Door Clip Removal Tool
$7.99
In Stock
 
 
Skewdriver Pro SPK4042
Ratcheting straight and offset screwdriver set with 40 bits (Skewdriver Pro with ratchet handle, pictured)
$49.99
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Metra Crimp Tool and Connectors
Package contains crimp tool and over 150 pieces
$19.99
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Posi-Products™ Car Speaker Connectors
8 connectors for installing car speakers
$11.59
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S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool
Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge wire
$29.99
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S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool
Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge stranded wire
$24.99
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