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MTX TN653

Terminator Series 6-1/2" 3-way car speakers

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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.

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Step up your sound                             

If you're looking for a big upgrade in sound without a huge outlay of cash, take a look at the MTX Terminator line of car speakers. You'll be amazed at how much better your music sounds once you've replaced your burned-out factory speakers with a set of these Terminators. And they're protected by MTX's unique 5-year warranty.

Impressive performance and value

 MTX's TN653 6-1/2" full-range speakers will take your in-car audio experience to the next level, whether they're powered by a factory radio, an aftermarket car stereo, or a small amp. Each speaker sports a durable polypropylene woofer, a 1/2" Mylar tweeter, and a 3/8" Mylar tweeter, and they'll handle up to 45 watts RMS. Grilles are included.

Highlights:

  • 6-1/2" 3-way car speakers (pair)
  • polypropylene woofer cone
  • 1/2" Mylar midrange and 3/8" Mylar tweeter
  • frequency response: 54-20,000 Hz
  • RMS power: 2-45 watts (90 watts peak)
  • sensitivity: 89 dB
  • top-mount depth: 2.0"
  • cut-out diameter: 5.16"
  • grilles included
  • warranty: 5 years (free repair or replacement for 2 years; prorated replacement for years 3 through 5)
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    Features and Specs

    Features and Specs
    General
    Design
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    3-way
    Tweeter Design
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    1/2" Dome
    Tweeter Composition
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    Mylar
    Woofer Composition
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    Polypropylene
    Woofer Surround
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    Rubber
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    5 Years (3-5 Prorated)
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    5 Years (3-5 Prorated)
    Specifications
    Sensitivity
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    89 dB at 2.83 volts
    Frequency Response
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    54 - 20k Hz
    RMS Power Range (Watts)
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    2-45
    Peak Power Handling (Watts)
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    90
    Impedance (Ohms)
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    4
    Top-mount Depth (Inches)
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    2
    Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)
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    2 5/16
    Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)
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    4 7/8

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    What's in the box?

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    • Two 3-way speakers
    • 2 Grilles
    • Two 6" Lengths of speaker wire (each has female quick-slides on one end and bare wire on the other)
    • Eight 1" Self-tapping screws
    • 8 Speed clips
    • Warranty information
    • Specifications printed on box

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    Features

    Woofer Cones: The MTX Terminator series speakers feature durable and rigid polypropylene woofer cones. Polypropylene is also resistant to the moisture and temperature extremes found in automotive applications.

    Tweeters: Each speaker features 1/2" and 3/8" Mylar dome tweeters.

    Mounting: The TN653 speakers fit into standard 6-3/4 and 6-1/2 openings, but the bolt pattern is the a symmetrical 4-hole 6-3/4. When mounted in a 6-1/2 location, new screw holes must be drilled.

    Warranty: Although the speaker reviewed and measured (taken from our first shipment) included information indicating a 1 year warranty, MTX recently changed to a 5-Year Prorated Warranty with the following terms:

    • Years 1-2: Products found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the first two years will be, at Mitek's option, repaired or replaced by Mitek at no charge. The warranty period does not renew, but continues on from the original date of purchase.
    • Years 3-5: The purchase price of an item which becomes defective after the first two years and prior to the end of the warranty period will be prorated and credited toward the purchase of a new MTX product. The amount of proration is determined by dividing the original purchase price by the number of months in the warranty period (60), then multiplying the result by the number of months remaining in the warranty period.
     

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    3 out of 5

    Not bad, not great

    Written By wff2, Castle Rock, CO on Thursday, May 23, 2013
     
    I installed four of these in a 2010 accord with the factory 160W system without sub. When I first put them in I really liked the upgrade in sound quality from the factory speakers. After a couple of weeks though, it seems like as you turn up the volume to these speakers, the treble gets higher and the bass drops out. Yes, the factory radio does this but these speakers actually make it worse. With the windows down, these speakers were almost unlistenable. I changed out to some Polks and the response is much better across the board. These are good for the price, but leave a lot to be desired
    Pros:
    Price
    Cons:
    Loses bass as volume goes up.
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    5 out of 5

    Small price big sound

    Written By Anonymous, Kendallville, IN on Monday, May 20, 2013
    Installed in a 1994 GMC Suburban
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    Great speaker for the price and great factory replacement
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    5 out of 5

    great speakers

    Written By jt, buffalo, ny on Monday, May 20, 2013
    Installed in a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (New Body Style
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    awesome sound!!! Replaced the factory speakers in my truck that were toast. Wish I would have done this a long time ago.
    Pros:
    sound, price
    Cons:
    none
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    5 out of 5

    MTX tn653 Great value

    Written By Dave, Ottawa, IL on Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Installed in a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    Great value for minimal money!!! Looking for a great sound with the stock head unit, buy these and never look back!!
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    3 out of 5

    Economical speakers

    Written By 2010hhrjv, Villas,nj on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Installed in a 2010 Chevrolet HHR
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    No more than an economical replacement speaker. Not as good as expected over stock speakers. Although I an running them off of the stock head unit.
    Pros:
    Louder and clearer mods and highs,affordable replacement
    Cons:
    Bad low range with lots of distortion.
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    5 out of 5

    MTX TN653

    Written By Anonymous, Warren, MI on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
    Installed in a 2005 Dodge Durango
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    Nice sounding speaker for the price. Bought these as a replacement for factory speaker.
    Pros:
    Easy to install. Price is right.
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    5 out of 5

    Great speakers great price

    Written By Yukonjoe, Chicago,ill on Sunday, May 12, 2013
    Installed in a 2001 GMC Yukon
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    I liked price on speakers had bought subs this brand before and liked sound so i saw this speakers bought as replacement for factory ones and im impresed with them great sound and quality?
    Pros:
    Great sound big magnet
    Cons:
    Not many sizes available
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    5 out of 5

    GOOD VALUE AND PRODUCT FOR THE MONEY

    Written By Dave, Sweet Home, OR. on Friday, May 10, 2013
    Installed in a 1997 Geo Metro
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    I really like these speakers. After installation I started adjusting the sound quality with my receiver. I don't have any issues with these. Only thing I can say, is that with these speakers, it is a good idea to have a decent car with sound deadening or other quality insulation. My Geo Metro needs to have some work done to make my system sound good while driving.
    Pros:
    Very good quality speakers for the money.
    Cons:
    N/A
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    4 out of 5

    Nice!

    Written By Martin R, Page AZ on Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    Installed in a 2011 Honda Accord
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    a definite upgrade on a factory installed speaker
    Pros:
    nice clean sound
    Cons:
    don't expect too much bass
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great value

    Written By RochesterBen, Rochester, NY on Sunday, May 05, 2013
    Installed in a 2010 Honda Civic EX
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    No complaints. Just don't expect it to sound much better with your stock radio. Those components were designed together. A Ferrari with no motor will not move like a Ferrari. It needs power. Like every set of aftermarket speakers. Can't wait to get the rest of the install done!
    Pros:
    Big magnet, well made, soft dome tweeters
    Cons:
    They don't come in every single size imaginable??
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    5 out of 5

    Mtx tn653

    Written By Anonymous, Bristol, TN on Sunday, May 05, 2013
    Installed in a 1999 Chevrolet Tracker
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    Great sound for such a small price.
    Pros:
    Easy install
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great speakers for the price!

    Written By Austin, Denver, CO on Saturday, May 04, 2013
    Installed in a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    I prefer a crisp and smooth sound when I drive and not an overpowering bass. With that said, these speakers fit my car audio needs and for the price I couldn't ask for anymore. If you're looking for a cheap (price not quality) speaker that provides you with enjoyable audio then look no further.
    Pros:
    Crisp audio, cheap price
    Cons:
    None as of yet
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Happy Happy

    Written By CFB, Colorado on Friday, May 03, 2013
    Installed in a 2002 Nissan Xterra
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    Great speaker for very affordable price. Crutchfield does very good at making everything easy
    Pros:
    Cost, great sound, great support, and one year warrenty
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    3 out of 5

    Just ok so far

    Written By Gary, Cincinnati on Friday, May 03, 2013
    Installed in a 2009 Honda Element SC
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    They were just "OK". I'm currently using the stock amp and plan on putting in a new 5-channel amp next weekend. If they sound better I'll update review, but for now they are about the same as stock.
    Cons:
    High's are a little too loud. Getting rid of the stock Honda amp may change this?
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    5 out of 5

    Great speaker

    Written By Roger, Southwest Michigan on Thursday, May 02, 2013
    Installed in a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (New Body Style
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    In stalled a set of four of these in my 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab. Installation was a snap thanks to the instructions and adapter plates. Sound is much better that the original Bose system speakers, which began to work intermittently.
    Pros:
    Price, fast shipping, easy installation, sound great.
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great value

    Written By Anonymous, Staten Island , NY on Monday, April 29, 2013
    Installed in a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    Installed 2 pair of these speakers to replace the factory speakers in my Santa Fe GLS. They are much warmer and have a superior frequency response. I will add a powered subwoofer to complete the factory speaker upgrade but these are a very satisfactory upgrade with improved sound.
    Pros:
    inexpensive 3 way speakers, good quality
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    5 out of 5

    Good for the price

    Written By BayuNYC, New York on Saturday, April 27, 2013
    Installed in a 1992 Acura Integra
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    For the price you can't beat it. Good bass and decent highs. Only buy if you are looking to replace stock speakers.
    Pros:
    Price Bass
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    5 out of 5

    MTX speakers are a steal!

    Written By Chris C., Bettendorf, IA on Saturday, April 20, 2013
    Installed in a 2010 Nissan Sentra
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    Installed these in the rear deck of my 2010 Sentra using the supplied adapter. Everything went together perfect and the sound from these gems is amazing, and significantly better than the stock speakers. I have purchased numerous car speakers, decks, and amps from Crutchfield and have always been completely satisfied!! Thanks again Crutchfield for a high quality product, great price and super-fast shipping! I am a customer for life!
    Pros:
    Sound quality, good lows that are not boomy, clear and defined highs, low price
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Mtx IS GREAT!!

    Written By mike s, miami fl. on Thursday, April 18, 2013
    Installed in a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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    I installed the 6.5 3way in the front doors of my2001 Silverado with 4by6 MTX in the back doors.I also put a JVC head unit in it. Wow, all I can say is wow.I got a complete new stereo system for less than$180.00.I plan on putting a powered subwoofer in but that's not really needed.
    Pros:
    free shipping
    Cons:
    none
    3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Good for the money

    Written By Fred, Lake Wales, FL on Friday, April 12, 2013
    Installed in a 2001 Toyota Camry
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    Got these on sale to replace the non working stock speakers in our 01 Camry's front doors. The included adapters did not work. So I found it easier to drill and use the clip nuts. This secured them well. Also the included harness was too short. This is mentioned prior to the purchase. I used the pigtails that came with the speakers to extend them. I left the factory tweeters hooked up. The sound is very good considering they are being driven by the factory head unit. I am happy with them.
    Pros:
    Work great for the sale price
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