Pioneer TS-A1683R 6-1/2" 4-way car speakers — also fit 6-3/4" openings Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item# 130TSA1683 offer details Item# 130TSA1683 Review Summary 13 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Chat Shop all 6-1/2" Speakers Looking for a similar item? Pioneer TS-A1684R $99.99 By buying this product you'll earn up to 60 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Pioneer TS-A1683R by Ken Nail Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience. Pioneer understands what it takes to get great sound in your car. First, you need solid lows that project effectively — the TS-A1683R 6-1/2" speakers feature an injection-molded polypropylene woofer reinforced with basalt, graphite, and Aramid fibers so it keeps its shape when you're driving it hard. The rubber surround keeps the cone moving smoothly when the volume is cranked so the bass stays strong and tight. Next you've got to have vocals and instrumentals that really sparkle, so these Pioneers team up a dome midrange speaker with a silver film dome tweeter and supertweeter. From Ray Price to Rage Against The Machine, you'll hear all of the details that make your music come alive. Highlights:6-1/2" 4-way car speakers (pair)also fits in 6-3/4" speaker openingsinjection-molded polypropylene woofer reinforced with basalt, graphite, and Aramid fibers (rubber surround)7/16" PET cone tweeter3/8" PET dome supertweeter3/4" lightweight diaphragm dome midrangepower range: 2-50 watts RMS (280 watts peak power)frequency response: 36-28,000 Hzsensitivity: 91 dBtop-mount depth: 2-1/4"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Design Loading... 4-way Tweeter Design Loading... 3/8" and 7/16" Domes Tweeter Composition Loading... PET Woofer Composition Loading... Aramid/Basalt/Graphite Woofer Surround Loading... Rubber Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 91 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 36 - 28k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 2-50 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 280 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 1/4 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... N/A Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 5 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 4-way speakers 2 Grilles Two 12" lengths of speaker wire (with female quick slides on one end and bare wire on the other) 8 Self-tapping screws (4mm x 20mm) 8 Speed clips Two 11" plastic zip ties Warranty information Template and specifications on box Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Woofers: Each speaker features an IMPP (Injection Molded Polypropylene) cone woofer interlaced with carbon graphite, basalt, and long aramid fibers. This IMPP cone design provides the strength and rigidity that powerful bass requires. The high-density, compressed internal architecture is resilient and transfers sound very quickly. The result is full-bodied, rich sound. Surrounds: For durability and a smooth response, each woofer uses a rubber surround. Magnet/Voice Coils: Each woofer features an 11-ounce strontium magnet with heat-resistant polyester-imide resin coated voice coil wires. This allows the voice coil to handle more heat, improving input power handling as well as reliability. Midranges: Each speaker has a 3/4" lightweight diaphragm dome midrange for fast, accurate response with low distortion. The midrange has a 0.2 ounce neodymium magnet and magnetic cooling fluid. Tweeters: Each speaker uses a 7/16" dome tweeter and 3/8" dome super tweeter made from PET silver film for crisp, clear highs. Mounting: The speakers can be mounted in standard 6-1/2" openings, 4-hole 6-1/2" openings, or 6-3/4" openings. 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Your review should be posted within seven days. 1-10 of 13 items >> 10 Per Page 20 Per Page 50 Per Page Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - 1 Hour Install Written By Scott, Bremen, GA on Friday, November 26, 2010 Replaced all four speakers in my Tahoe, and the new ones sound great! Bass will not blow you away, but there is enough that you won't miss the factory paper cones. Install instructions were a breeze, however I was a little hesitant with drilling into my vehicle. The front door uses a plastic speaker housing for the factory speaker, and I made them work for the Pioneers. No rattling, no buzzing - just a hint if you too are weary about running a bit through your cars sheet metal. In the rear, the holes matched well enough also to avoid drilling. I am currently only powering them with the stock head unit, but plan to add a Pioneer AVH-4200 head unit, and a Sound Ordnance under the seat sub to round it out. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 BEST FOR YOUR MONEY Written By Matt, Warren MI on Monday, December 06, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. These speakers really bang!!!!! I have a chevy cobalt, put these in the doors using stock radio, these make a huge difference. BUY THESE! low frequency = HIGH BASS and superior tweeters. I can hear so much better. The only thing I had to do is tune the EQ a little. NOW I GOTTA REPLACE MY REAR 6x9s because they clip compared to these pioneers!! I cant believe they are discontinued now! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 great speakers Written By Eb, St Charles, MO on Sunday, September 19, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. got these speakers for my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Using my Infinity amp these speakers are well worth the money..............Thanks Crutchfield 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 excellent speakers Written By Douglas, Florida on Saturday, March 21, 2009 Bought these for the back of my Acura Integra...had them installed in 10 minutes and I'm very pleased with my purchase. I really did my research before buying these and though there weren't many reviews out there, the specs were good with a low frequency response for capturing bass. I am still going to buy a sub because no 6 1/2 speaker is going to do great with bass. It is a well rounded speaker though. I had some Ryan Adams and Patti Griffin in -the brushes on the drum were so clear and the snare hit so tight I had to turn around and make sure there wasn't a drummer in my back seat. 32 out of 35 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 2010 Honda Insight replacements Written By MrHonda, Texas on Friday, February 18, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. These are great factory replacements for the 2010 Honda Insight. I found a *lot* of good information on the topic by searching online for "insight central" -I don't think I can directly link to the site in this review. The included documentation will not guide you. Anyway, these came with the wiring harnesses and speaker riser adapters to perfectly fit the doors. I got some self-drilling screws to complete the install rather than trying to match the drill bit with a screw size. Those are not included. Tip: hold the speaker adapters exactly where the factory ones were and mark the center of the 3 screw holes with a nail. Then drill the screw into the nail mark without the speaker adapter first to create the thread. This way if you slip you don't go through the speaker. Then back out the screw, align the speaker adapter, and screw it in -careful not to go too far and strip the threads! After slowly, carefully swapping out the first door to make sure I was doing a perfect job (lease car), the other 3 doors took less than 10 minutes each. I used a butterknife with electric tape around the end (to protect from door scratches) on the first door panel but used my fingers on the other 3 doors. There is a spot on the inside of the door where you don't really need a tool. These took about 3 days to "burn in" and the mids/highs sound very nice. In fact, they sound nice enough that you won't notice they are as loud as they are -a common thing with good sounding speakers. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Pioneer TS-A1683R Written By Rich, Kearney Ne on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. These fit great and with the adapters they were plug and play made whole truck sound better could not ask for any thing better Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Sond great Written By Keith, New York, NY on Monday, April 20, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. So far so good. These sound great. Only minor problem is in my '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee I don't think the included speaker grills fit in the (front) door panel so I left them off. Although it'd look cool, I'd rather not cut the panel. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Sounds Great Written By BrianS, Memphis, TN on Monday, August 30, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I was looking for speakers with low end response in the 30-35 Hz range, since I don't have a subwoofer. These fit the bill perfectly and have plenty of bass, especially if I turn on the loudness/EQ on the Pioneer 3100UB stereo. Installed in the front door panels of an Acura Integra. A minor cut was required on the Integra's plastic factory bracket which Crutchfield told me about on the phone in advance of purchase. This was very easy and only added a few minutes to the installation time. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Replaced Ford Escape Factory Speakers Written By Dre, Delaware, USA on Monday, October 18, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Just had these installed on Saturday. Replaced factory spkrs in '05 Ford Escape. Lovin' it! Going from factory spkrs to these Pioneer 4-ways you can really hear all that you were missin' before... Had to use an installer 'cause the factory mounts were for 6x8's but I really wanted these 6 1/2's. So a mounting plate had to be fabbed. Easy enough for almost any audio installer. Great upgrade for the price. And Crutchfield...simply the best for buyin' electronics on the web. Can't beat the great service and support. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Good Bang for the Buck Written By Jeffbh1, Winter Springs Fl on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. The installation was pretty easy. Toughest part was the door panel removal on my '06 Chevy Trailblazer. The speaker install was easy especially with the free wiring harness. If you do this on a vehicle that requires you to remove the door panel pick up the correct tool. It will prevent you from damaging the door or panel retainer clips and also makes thje job easier. The tool is inexpensive and can be found at any auto parts store. The speakers are connected to a stock radio and work great. Thanks Crutchfield "I'll Be Back" when I see the speakers I want for my other vehicle on sale. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-10 of 13 items >> Learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 388 ratings (13 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound. Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 136 ratings (13 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers. Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 716 ratings (42 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best. How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 71 ratings (4 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in... Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 88 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. Sheets $26.99 In Stock Speaker Wire You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp. StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Translucent blue jacket — priced per foot (Clear) $0.99 In Stock Stinger PRO Series 16-gauge Speaker Wire Black jacket — priced per foot $0.30 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $1.00 In Stock Show more items Baffles Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. Boom Mat 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers Regular and slim-line sizes (Slim-line: 2-1/2" depth) $8.99 In Stock Boom Mat 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers Regular and slim-line sizes (Regular: 3" depth) $8.99 In Stock XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (Slim-line: 2-3/8" depth) $7.99 In Stock XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (3-1/4" depth) $7.99 In Stock Show more items Extras Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Metra Crimp Tool and Connectors Package contains crimp tool and over 150 pieces $19.99 In Stock Posi-Products™ Car Speaker Connectors 8 connectors for installing car speakers $11.59 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87615 Window and Door Clip Removal Tool $7.99 In Stock S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge wire $19.99 In Stock After $10.00 Price Break S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Bojo Trim Panel Tools Set of 6 plastic tools — helps remove interior and exterior trim and door panels $24.99 In Stock Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels $19.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (Assortment) $24.99 In Stock Skewdriver Pro SPK4042 Ratcheting straight and offset screwdriver set with 40 bits (Skewdriver Pro with ratchet handle, pictured) $49.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (9-mm diameter) $6.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (6-mm diameter) $9.99 In Stock Spec Tools Stubby Driver Ratcheting driver for tight installations $19.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (3-mm diameter) $9.99 In Stock Spec Tools SQR-200a Squeeze Wrench Narrow space ratchet kit with 18 sockets $49.99 In Stock Show more items Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Pioneer TS-A1683R, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_130TSA1683/Pioneer-TS-A1683R.html ). close X Can we help you find something or answer a question? 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Our take on the Pioneer TS-A1683R by Ken Nail Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience. Pioneer understands what it takes to get great sound in your car. First, you need solid lows that project effectively — the TS-A1683R 6-1/2" speakers feature an injection-molded polypropylene woofer reinforced with basalt, graphite, and Aramid fibers so it keeps its shape when you're driving it hard. The rubber surround keeps the cone moving smoothly when the volume is cranked so the bass stays strong and tight. Next you've got to have vocals and instrumentals that really sparkle, so these Pioneers team up a dome midrange speaker with a silver film dome tweeter and supertweeter. From Ray Price to Rage Against The Machine, you'll hear all of the details that make your music come alive. Highlights:6-1/2" 4-way car speakers (pair)also fits in 6-3/4" speaker openingsinjection-molded polypropylene woofer reinforced with basalt, graphite, and Aramid fibers (rubber surround)7/16" PET cone tweeter3/8" PET dome supertweeter3/4" lightweight diaphragm dome midrangepower range: 2-50 watts RMS (280 watts peak power)frequency response: 36-28,000 Hzsensitivity: 91 dBtop-mount depth: 2-1/4"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Design Loading... 4-way Tweeter Design Loading... 3/8" and 7/16" Domes Tweeter Composition Loading... PET Woofer Composition Loading... Aramid/Basalt/Graphite Woofer Surround Loading... Rubber Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 91 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 36 - 28k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 2-50 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 280 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 1/4 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... N/A Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 5 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 4-way speakers 2 Grilles Two 12" lengths of speaker wire (with female quick slides on one end and bare wire on the other) 8 Self-tapping screws (4mm x 20mm) 8 Speed clips Two 11" plastic zip ties Warranty information Template and specifications on box Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Woofers: Each speaker features an IMPP (Injection Molded Polypropylene) cone woofer interlaced with carbon graphite, basalt, and long aramid fibers. This IMPP cone design provides the strength and rigidity that powerful bass requires. The high-density, compressed internal architecture is resilient and transfers sound very quickly. The result is full-bodied, rich sound. Surrounds: For durability and a smooth response, each woofer uses a rubber surround. Magnet/Voice Coils: Each woofer features an 11-ounce strontium magnet with heat-resistant polyester-imide resin coated voice coil wires. This allows the voice coil to handle more heat, improving input power handling as well as reliability. Midranges: Each speaker has a 3/4" lightweight diaphragm dome midrange for fast, accurate response with low distortion. The midrange has a 0.2 ounce neodymium magnet and magnetic cooling fluid. Tweeters: Each speaker uses a 7/16" dome tweeter and 3/8" dome super tweeter made from PET silver film for crisp, clear highs. Mounting: The speakers can be mounted in standard 6-1/2" openings, 4-hole 6-1/2" openings, or 6-3/4" openings.
5 out of 5 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - 1 Hour Install Written By Scott, Bremen, GA on Friday, November 26, 2010 Replaced all four speakers in my Tahoe, and the new ones sound great! Bass will not blow you away, but there is enough that you won't miss the factory paper cones. Install instructions were a breeze, however I was a little hesitant with drilling into my vehicle. The front door uses a plastic speaker housing for the factory speaker, and I made them work for the Pioneers. No rattling, no buzzing - just a hint if you too are weary about running a bit through your cars sheet metal. In the rear, the holes matched well enough also to avoid drilling. I am currently only powering them with the stock head unit, but plan to add a Pioneer AVH-4200 head unit, and a Sound Ordnance under the seat sub to round it out. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 BEST FOR YOUR MONEY Written By Matt, Warren MI on Monday, December 06, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. These speakers really bang!!!!! I have a chevy cobalt, put these in the doors using stock radio, these make a huge difference. BUY THESE! low frequency = HIGH BASS and superior tweeters. I can hear so much better. The only thing I had to do is tune the EQ a little. NOW I GOTTA REPLACE MY REAR 6x9s because they clip compared to these pioneers!! I cant believe they are discontinued now! Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 great speakers Written By Eb, St Charles, MO on Sunday, September 19, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. got these speakers for my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Using my Infinity amp these speakers are well worth the money..............Thanks Crutchfield 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 excellent speakers Written By Douglas, Florida on Saturday, March 21, 2009 Bought these for the back of my Acura Integra...had them installed in 10 minutes and I'm very pleased with my purchase. I really did my research before buying these and though there weren't many reviews out there, the specs were good with a low frequency response for capturing bass. I am still going to buy a sub because no 6 1/2 speaker is going to do great with bass. It is a well rounded speaker though. I had some Ryan Adams and Patti Griffin in -the brushes on the drum were so clear and the snare hit so tight I had to turn around and make sure there wasn't a drummer in my back seat. 32 out of 35 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 2010 Honda Insight replacements Written By MrHonda, Texas on Friday, February 18, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. These are great factory replacements for the 2010 Honda Insight. I found a *lot* of good information on the topic by searching online for "insight central" -I don't think I can directly link to the site in this review. The included documentation will not guide you. Anyway, these came with the wiring harnesses and speaker riser adapters to perfectly fit the doors. I got some self-drilling screws to complete the install rather than trying to match the drill bit with a screw size. Those are not included. Tip: hold the speaker adapters exactly where the factory ones were and mark the center of the 3 screw holes with a nail. Then drill the screw into the nail mark without the speaker adapter first to create the thread. This way if you slip you don't go through the speaker. Then back out the screw, align the speaker adapter, and screw it in -careful not to go too far and strip the threads! After slowly, carefully swapping out the first door to make sure I was doing a perfect job (lease car), the other 3 doors took less than 10 minutes each. I used a butterknife with electric tape around the end (to protect from door scratches) on the first door panel but used my fingers on the other 3 doors. There is a spot on the inside of the door where you don't really need a tool. These took about 3 days to "burn in" and the mids/highs sound very nice. In fact, they sound nice enough that you won't notice they are as loud as they are -a common thing with good sounding speakers. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Pioneer TS-A1683R Written By Rich, Kearney Ne on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. These fit great and with the adapters they were plug and play made whole truck sound better could not ask for any thing better Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Sond great Written By Keith, New York, NY on Monday, April 20, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. So far so good. These sound great. Only minor problem is in my '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee I don't think the included speaker grills fit in the (front) door panel so I left them off. Although it'd look cool, I'd rather not cut the panel. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Sounds Great Written By BrianS, Memphis, TN on Monday, August 30, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I was looking for speakers with low end response in the 30-35 Hz range, since I don't have a subwoofer. These fit the bill perfectly and have plenty of bass, especially if I turn on the loudness/EQ on the Pioneer 3100UB stereo. Installed in the front door panels of an Acura Integra. A minor cut was required on the Integra's plastic factory bracket which Crutchfield told me about on the phone in advance of purchase. This was very easy and only added a few minutes to the installation time. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Replaced Ford Escape Factory Speakers Written By Dre, Delaware, USA on Monday, October 18, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Just had these installed on Saturday. Replaced factory spkrs in '05 Ford Escape. Lovin' it! Going from factory spkrs to these Pioneer 4-ways you can really hear all that you were missin' before... Had to use an installer 'cause the factory mounts were for 6x8's but I really wanted these 6 1/2's. So a mounting plate had to be fabbed. Easy enough for almost any audio installer. Great upgrade for the price. And Crutchfield...simply the best for buyin' electronics on the web. Can't beat the great service and support. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Good Bang for the Buck Written By Jeffbh1, Winter Springs Fl on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. The installation was pretty easy. Toughest part was the door panel removal on my '06 Chevy Trailblazer. The speaker install was easy especially with the free wiring harness. If you do this on a vehicle that requires you to remove the door panel pick up the correct tool. It will prevent you from damaging the door or panel retainer clips and also makes thje job easier. The tool is inexpensive and can be found at any auto parts store. The speakers are connected to a stock radio and work great. Thanks Crutchfield "I'll Be Back" when I see the speakers I want for my other vehicle on sale. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 388 ratings (13 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound. Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 136 ratings (13 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers. Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 716 ratings (42 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best. How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 71 ratings (4 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in... Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 88 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about 6-1/2" Speakers
Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 388 ratings (13 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound.
Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 136 ratings (13 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers.
Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 716 ratings (42 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best.
How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 71 ratings (4 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in...
Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 88 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car.
Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. Sheets $26.99 In Stock Speaker Wire You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp. StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Translucent blue jacket — priced per foot (Clear) $0.99 In Stock Stinger PRO Series 16-gauge Speaker Wire Black jacket — priced per foot $0.30 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $1.00 In Stock Show more items Baffles Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. Boom Mat 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers Regular and slim-line sizes (Slim-line: 2-1/2" depth) $8.99 In Stock Boom Mat 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers Regular and slim-line sizes (Regular: 3" depth) $8.99 In Stock XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (Slim-line: 2-3/8" depth) $7.99 In Stock XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (3-1/4" depth) $7.99 In Stock Show more items Extras Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Metra Crimp Tool and Connectors Package contains crimp tool and over 150 pieces $19.99 In Stock Posi-Products™ Car Speaker Connectors 8 connectors for installing car speakers $11.59 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87615 Window and Door Clip Removal Tool $7.99 In Stock S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge wire $19.99 In Stock After $10.00 Price Break S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Bojo Trim Panel Tools Set of 6 plastic tools — helps remove interior and exterior trim and door panels $24.99 In Stock Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels $19.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (Assortment) $24.99 In Stock Skewdriver Pro SPK4042 Ratcheting straight and offset screwdriver set with 40 bits (Skewdriver Pro with ratchet handle, pictured) $49.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (9-mm diameter) $6.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (6-mm diameter) $9.99 In Stock Spec Tools Stubby Driver Ratcheting driver for tight installations $19.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (3-mm diameter) $9.99 In Stock Spec Tools SQR-200a Squeeze Wrench Narrow space ratchet kit with 18 sockets $49.99 In Stock Show more items Add selected to cart
