XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Mena, AR on 7/2/2020
Used in a John Deere Gator 835r. Worked as needed to direct sound better into cab. Helped reduce speaker vibration and speaker cut out. Shipping was fast and well packaged.
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Use it!!
Crutchfield customer from New Smyrna, FL on 6/10/2020
I always use these for my installs they are great
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Martinez, CA on 5/26/2020
Easy to install and trim to fit. Helps to limit exterior noise and channel the sound of your speakers into the cabin. Very easy to trim/modify as needed.
Pros: Exterior sound deadening. Affordable. Easy to trim/modify.
Cons: None.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Vero Beach, FL on 3/29/2020
Good quality at a fair price
Pros: Directs the sound back into the car
Cons: Can't find any
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Buckeye, AZ on 2/17/2020
Easy to install. Just cut the outside edge to fit. Makes a big difference in sound quality.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Elizabethville, PA on 2/2/2020
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Would buy again
Crutchfield customer from Spanaway, WA on 1/1/2020
2008 Chevrolet HHR
Great idea
Pros: Great for protection from the elements
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Denison, IA on 9/29/2019
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Candler, NC on 9/22/2019
2000 Jeep Cherokee
the baffles fit perfect, really helped with the sound in the doors.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Rising Star, TX on 7/28/2019
Trim to fit and enjoy the protection and sound improvement. Great product.
Pros: Plenty of material. Sized to fit.
Cons: None
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Maumelle, AR on 7/22/2019
Placed in a motorcycle , trimmed to fit , really enhanced sound of the Polk speakers
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Burton, MI on 6/25/2019
1999 Jeep Cherokee
Glad this was suggested!!! Sounds wonderful
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Manistee, MI on 6/24/2019
Good baffles, work great
Pros: Good cheap protection for your speakers
Cons: None
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Laurinburg, NC on 4/7/2019
1998 Dodge Ram
Great product for the costs, used with the MTX terminator5 in the back of a 98 Ram single cab.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Rogersville, AL on 4/2/2019
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Not great.
Crutchfield customer from Peoria, AZ on 3/26/2019
Would not waste money on these again.
Pros: None
Cons: Was talked into purchase by my advisor (Crutchfield). In the first place they were WAY too deep; scrunched up to a wrinkled mess in the limited area I had (behind the speakers). There was narrower version (upon investigating) that I should have been sold. I chatted with Tech support (who insisted that it's okay if they get smashed (behind the speakers, really?; and I was supposed to hear from C.S. but never did. Not a lot of money but I feel taken a bit.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Lubbock, TX on 1/31/2019
Really help direct the sound up instead of going into large dash cavity of my Freightliner
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Cheap insurance
Louis from St Augustine, FL on 1/1/2019
Keeps dirt and water out of new speakers, closed the air gap around the mounting hole, acts as a gasket for mounting surface. Good stuff
Pros: Keeps everything clean & dry, and acts like a gasket for the speaker
Cons: None
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nice job
domenic e from Ulster Park, NY on 12/14/2018
good stuff here,another way to help out with sound quality,keep stuff like this coming...
Pros: easy install and cheap price
Cons: none
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Tehachapi, CA on 10/9/2018
Was recommended to install these in the door , will not fit at all. Now I have to return them.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Connor from Zanesville, OH on 9/24/2018
2010 Subaru Forester
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Great baffle
Michael from Greenville, NC on 7/22/2018
I use these every time that I install speakers in a door. These went into the read extended cab doors in a 2004 Silverado.
Pros: Excellent quality, price, quick delivery
Cons: none
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Shannon from Fruita, CO on 6/17/2018
Used these bafflesh for my infinity 5 1/4" kappas, th replace the speakers in my camper, an they helped with vibration in the ceiling, and gave me a full Mello bass sound. My speakers no longer sound like a tin can....Thank you for the expert recommendations on all of my equipment, you nailed it Crutchfield!
Pros: Easy installation, great sound, excellent service!
Cons: NONE
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Aiken, SC on 4/9/2018
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Kills the bass
Caleb from Louisville, KY on 4/2/2018
2003 Honda Civic
I can see how these might be useful to protect your speakers or reduce rattle but they also restrict air movement and KILLED the bass in my door speakers! I took them out and I'm much happier. Waste of money.
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: Restricts air movement and kills the bass response.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 4/2/2018
2003 Honda Civic
Cool wish I knew about this product along time ago
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Millerstown, PA on 3/25/2018
A must to any speaker install. Easy install
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Bedford, TX on 1/17/2018
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Monclova, OH on 11/30/2017
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Well worth it!
Malique from Miami, FL on 10/23/2017
These are excellent! They protect the speakers, and enhance the quality of them.
Pros: Inexpensive, protects and brings out the speaker's true potential.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Gray Court, SC on 8/21/2017
Keeps the speakers from the moisture in the car door, and helps block unwanted noise and vibration - great idea.
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Good product
David from Rome, Georgia on 7/12/2017
Good product. I think it muffles a lot of the noise from the truck. Wish it would have came with more clear instructions to use them in the rear.
Pros: Reduced rattling
Cons: No clear instructions and to which location to be installed. Front or rear.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Kenneth from Bridgeview, Illinois on 5/28/2017
Just like described. Installed easily. Good product
Pros: All good
Cons: None
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Springville, CA on 4/6/2017
These simple foam speaker covers really made a hugh difference on my crutchfield polk audio speakers.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from High Springs, FL on 3/15/2017
At first I was not going to install these baffles thinking they would restrict the movement of the speaker cone, after a conversation with the helpful Crutchfield tech, in my install 1995 Dodge Ram in the rear, it was explained that they seal the outside edge of the speaker and the factory hole was in fact bigger then the 5 ¼ speaker. The baffle it self has no encaustic value; ultimately I installed them, changed the sound for the better for sure!
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Ottawa, IL on 12/22/2016
2000 Jeep Cherokee
Always use these for door speakers to protect your speaker from getting wet and destroyed! I've had it happen and use these ever since. They work great and tighten up the sound a bit
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Why not for the $$$?
Scott from Charlotte, NC on 12/7/2016
2000 Jeep Cherokee
Quick, easy way to protect my replacement speakers and help out on sound quality somewhat. Why not add/install them while everything is apart anyway?
Pros: Good fit Easy installation
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Rolla, MO on 9/22/2016
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1995 evc
PLUG N PLAY from Aspen, CO on 9/12/2016
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Not worth it
lvaz from New York on 10/30/2015
2013 Honda Civic SI
I actually haven't found these useful at all.
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Cons: Difficult to install.
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5.25 inch speaker baffles
chongobongo from California on 8/31/2015
Nice, well fitting baffles. Easy to install, just needed a small slit at bottom to install speaker wires. Will effectively keep out dirt and moisture
Pros: Good fit, and reasonably priced
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Charlotte TN on 6/3/2015
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Awesome addition
Obi-Swan from Washington on 3/30/2015
Love these. They really help. No issues w/ fitment.
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Xtc baffles
Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 3/17/2015
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Helps with the sound!
chanson from Hope, RI on 2/20/2015
2002 Honda Civic EX
Helps keep the sound in the car!
Pros: Helps with the sound.
Cons: Can make speaker installation a pain tryjng to screw through foam
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
I could see the use of these if the location of install was wet or the speakers were exposed to possible damage. I didn't like the sound when used so I removed them.
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Foam speaker baffles.
KassidyK from Oklahoma on 12/29/2014
1998 Dodge Ram 1500
Works great with the speakers and easily installed
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Vance from California on 12/16/2014
They are going into a 1990 VW Westfalia. There mounted in the rear deck next to the A/C. Helped protect against moisture and enhanced the sound quality.
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Foam baffles
B from Minneapolis mn on 11/10/2014
Review on foam speaker baffle
Pros: Excellent. Easy install, increase sound clarity, minimizes water getting to back of speaker.
Cons: No cons yet.
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Speaker baffles
GMan from 49048 on 10/6/2014
2006 Honda Civic EX
Nice thick material.
Pros: Easy to run line by poking hole thru material. Flexible yet thick barrier.
Cons: Was extra deep set, so a little oversized for the 5 1/4 " speakers I bought.
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Waste of money
Jim from Shawnee, KS on 9/29/2014
2009 Honda Fit Sport
Installation was easy, but after turning on some music, I had to turn the volume up about twice as high as I used to just to get it to a comfortable listening level. There was also zero bass. Hoping it wasn't my new Focal speakers, I took one of the baffles out and it sounded like it should....loud with crisp highs and perfect bass. I proceeded to take the rest out and the music sounded great. I thought about cutting the back off as others have said in reviews, but I didn't bother. I can see the advantage of protecting your speakers, but if it makes your music sound dull and lifeless, is it really worth it? I may try cutting the back off one at some point and see how the speaker performs, but it's not high on my priority list. I regret spending money on this suggested accessory.
Pros: Ease of install Protects speakers
Cons: Reduced volume Completely kills bass
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Stillwater, OK on 7/22/2014
These do what they're supposed to
Pros: Focuses sound in pointing direction
Cons: Hard to install, dampens higher frequencies
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Good add-on
Ron H from Houston, TX on 7/15/2014
2014 Honda Accord
good add-on for the disappointing Sony 3-way speakers
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: None
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Speaker Baffles
corronamj from Green Cove Springs, FL on 6/9/2014
Nice fit really helped reduce vibration in my door speakers.
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: None
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They work great
Steve3513 from Phoenix, AZ on 5/21/2014
These baffles work great for tightening up the bass of smaller drivers. add a bit of fiber fill before seating the speaker.
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XTC 5.25
Jay from Rocklin ca on 4/24/2014
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
Seem to do their job, almost a little too well, I have been debating removing these, if you think they're a necessity go for it! But I'd skip this product.
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Cons: Cuts sound quality quite a bit, very baffling.
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a "must have" extra
clean music from Peoria on 4/19/2014
These are pretty simple foam baffles. No need to be fancy but they work great! Just poke a small hole to pass the speaker wire through tighten speakers down and presto! Made a HUGE difference in the sound quality of all my speakers! My bro has been telling me for years to get baffles. I was redoing my system so I took advantage of the opportunity since the door panels would be off anyway. I was seriously surprised at the difference these made!
Pros: Speakers don't distort as easy and sound much better! For just a few dollars these make a huge difference!
Cons: None
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speaker baffles fit
treya3 from McKinney, TX on 3/3/2014
These baffles seem to fit the speakers and my car well. I am new to using baffles with my speakers and hoped these would come with instructions. They didn't, and I couldn't find any online. Hope I installed them correctly.
Pros: fit well
Cons: no instructions
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Baffles
DS from Chagrin Falls, Oh on 1/2/2014
keep the speakers clean and dry, seem to improve the sound
Pros: fit snuggly, work to improve sound in my estimation.
Cons: none
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XTC 5-1/4 Speaker baffles
Patty from Boonville, NY on 12/18/2013
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from texas on 12/8/2013
a little bulky and slightly awkward to mount with the speaker but should work well for the intended use and I would imagine should increase sound quality as well as protect the speaker.
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Amazing
Sam from Allentown PA on 12/4/2013
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Not sure why these were recommended
Nate from Las Vegas, NV on 11/10/2013
These baffles were recommended for my front speakers when I added Kicker 40CS54 5-1/4 two ways to my cart. I assumed that they were meant to reduce rattle and vibration and protect the speaker from moisture. Fair enough. Installation was easy, but when I first fired up the system, the sound was... Disappointing. Highs had a definite hiss and bass was washed out and distorted. Songs I was very familiar with sounded almost unrecognizable. Fiddling with settings and EQ helped, but I was beginning to think id chosen poorly on speakers and was going to have to add a sub. I don't know what made me think of it, but after about a week I started looking up info on the baffles and many people said that they had a definite affect on bass. I opened my doors back up and reinstalled the baffles in the garbage can. A world of difference. Bass finally appear, highs and mids sounded better mixed. I don't think there is anything wrong with these baffles. If used with a component system or a sub, I think they would be great. I just think crutchfield needs to be more informative about the proper use of the baffles.
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Not sold on usefulness
TheTraveler from Waterville, ME on 10/20/2013
I installed these wih my Polk component speakers, and am not sold on their usefulness. I cut a port in the bottom of them as another review suggested, but still think I'm losing bass on them. They'll protect the speakers, sure, but if you sacrifice sound, hmmmmm....
Pros: Easy to install/modify
Cons: Potentially losing bass
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Does what it should
Ben from Evergreen, CO on 10/14/2013
These baffles fit well, are easy to install (if you know how to remove your car door panels) and appear to be fairly durable. Since they are medium density foam, it is easy to glue or mount then into whatever existing mounting locations you have. Just screw straight through it. My only recommendation is to triple check the dimensions and ensure you have enough cavity space in the door to accommodate it. The fit was a bit tight in my Subaru Impreza.
Pros: Durable Universal Easy to install
Cons: Deep
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review
Bill D from Yorktown Va on 10/10/2013
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
nice item no issue with installation
Pros: improved sound
Cons: none
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Great Product
T H from St Charles, MO on 10/1/2013
Used these in my front doors and my MB Quart components sound ten times better than the premium Mark Levison factory system that came in my Lexus Gs. Thanks for a great price Crutchfield, you were better than ebay!
Pros: It protects your speakers, what else do you want them to do?
Cons: None
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Xtc speaker baffles
Crutchfield customer from Washington on 9/25/2013
Xtc speaker baffles offer good protection around the backside of the speakers some sound deadening also.
Pros: Good speaker protection/ added sound dampening which makes for less rattles.
Cons: None
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Speaker Baffle's
Jose from Paterson NJ on 9/12/2013
Good investment to keep your expensive speakers in good shape and dry. Plus you get good sound out of your speakers. I give this product A+++
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Helpful, but not necessary
LucasC from Tulsa,OK on 8/12/2013
I installed my new speakers first without these baffles then with them, they seemed to reduce the overall volume, but made for tighter, more accurate sound. Kind of like the difference between a sub in a sealed or a ported enclosure.
Pros: Better, tight sound
Cons: Reduced overall volume
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Speaker Baffles
fshnfool from nc on 8/11/2013
don't know would not work
Pros: non
Cons: won't fit,to deep ,catch on window
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5 1/4 speaker baffles
Nate from Solway, MN on 8/3/2013
Used correctly these are a quality baffle.
Pros: Great sound dampening and quality materials used.
Cons: Need enough room in my opinion for 1/4-1/2 inch behind magnet imho.
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Must Haves
Rose33090 from Montgomery, AL on 8/2/2013
If you are refurbing your car stereo system and think you won't need to worry about needing baffles, you'd be wrong. They not only protect your new speakers from moisture (or worse), but they allow your speakers' deep sounds to reflect into your car instead of into your steel car door. Spend the extra money!!
Pros: Enrich the sound of the speakers for such a low price.
Cons: None.
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Just what i needed.
Used in my Jeep Wrangler dash to help with sound and protection from the elements. Works great!
Pros: Good protection.
Cons: None
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Ryang from Sarasota, FL on 7/6/2013
They fit and will protect the speaker. Easy to cut small hole for wires to get out. Hole is almost self-sealing.
Pros: Low cost, easy fit that will protect the speaker.
Cons: Foam is not a high quality material.
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good product
MikeK from San Diego, CA on 6/4/2013
well made good sound easy to mold.
Pros: easy to use
Cons: none
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good depth and easy to work with
Crutchfield customer from Metairie, LA on 5/19/2013
Best to cut out undeside in doors to allow for better soy nd
Pros: Easy to work with
Cons: None
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XTC speaker baffles
Scott from Norfolk, NY on 5/12/2013
I cut the bottom off of these baffles and I am using them with the 6x8 to 5 1/4 speaker adaptor plate. Prevents my speakers from rattling when my music is turned up. Easy to cut.
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5 1/4 speaker baffles
charles from louisa, va on 3/12/2013
Great product! Used them on my Boston acoustic dash speaker. After cutting out the bottom and installing it improve sound quality greatly
Pros: Helped sound quality
Cons: None
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Great
Jwilly74 from Mesquite, TX on 3/10/2013
Great product it shipped same day, makes speakers sound better and prevents them from rattling. I recommend everyone to purchase these if installing speakers. Front or rear door.
Pros: Cheap, easy to install, makes sound better,
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Sweet
Tony from Florence Az on 9/20/2012
these work great with my new pioneer speakers makes the bass hit harder and makes the speakers sound so much better
Pros: sweet bass sweet sound
Cons: nothing
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Perfect fit
Kingmo from Atlanta, GA on 9/4/2012
Purchased these to help reduce the road noise on my 5 1/4 aftermarket speakers in my F150. Installation took about 5 minutes for both front door speakers and they do their job just fine - reducing the road noise.
Pros: Perfect fit, easy to install.
Cons: nothing negative to say.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
John from Jackson, MI on 5/5/2012
I just purchased Sound Ordinance 5-1/4" and 5" x 7" speakers for my 95 Dodge Dakota and was recommended by Crutchfield to buy the baffles for at least the front to help keep moisture out. I bought baffles for front and rear and installed the rear first. It's a little difficult to install the speakers into the baffles and then into the speaker mount while contending with the speaker wires but not to bad. I tested the sound of just the rear and it sounded really good so I went on to the front. Thats when I started have issues with the front 5-1/4" speakers and baffles. The speakers mounted loosely in the baffles where the speakers were not very snug in the baffle and had just a small cap between the magnet and the back of the baffle. I installed anyway's and tested the sound. It sounded horrible. There was a severe rattle or distortion in the doors & looked like the speakers were struggling to function especially with the bass. I got my hand behind the speaker and lightly pressed against the baffle so that it was touching the magnet; the rattle sound went away! The back of the baffle was vibrating against the speaker badly. So I tried cutting some ports on the side of baffle to free the air but didn't eliminate all the vibration. I then cut almost the entire back of the baffle out & the vibrations completely stopped & sounded great. I'm really baffled about the baffles. Why they work great for rear & not front is unknown.So I guess don't buy for smaller speakers!
Pros: Keep moisture and dirt/dust out. Made my 5 x 7 speakers sound good and still had very good bass
Cons: Smaller speakers really struggle when in the baffles. They vibrated against speakers causing a lot of distortion
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
random man from indy on 2/20/2012
still not convinced on this product i think it hampers bass even with hole cut in rear
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Helps the Sound
Jahbello from Irvine, CA on 11/12/2011
Good to use if you can. Helps shallow speakers to sound better.
Pros: Helps the speakers to sound better. Gives them a richer sound and more bass.
Cons: Kind of tricky to fit and install. I did not have much extra space to fit.
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Tiny air space turns a woofer into a midrange.. OK if that's what you
Audiophile from ATL, GA on 8/28/2011
I bought the 5.25 inch size and it was not more than 1/8 inch larger than the speaker magnet. Putting a woofer in an extremely small cabinet damps out the motion of the cone and prevents it from vibrating below a certain frequency. I tested these in my shop with soundeasy digital testing system and calibrated microphone accurate + or - half dB from 20hz to 20k hz. The driver I tested was an audiophile driver with an FS of 50 hz and measured response to 40 hz in my car. With the baffle.. in my shop, response stopped at 300hz and dropped like a rock below that at 18 dB per octave... so no usable output at all below 300hz. It would be great to use on your rear door speakers... even better than bass blockers.. but if you want anything lower than midrange, you do not want these.
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First time
T.L. from P.A. on 7/10/2011
First time purchasing the baffles no problems or complaints.
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Good product
Gary from Cedar Bluffs NE on 6/30/2011
Made the sound in the front 2 doors allot btter. Good add on by the Crutchfeid rep.
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Pretty Good Product, Helps With Noise, Protects Speakers
LeeM from corinth, ms on 2/9/2011
I installed these front and rear in my 05 silverado ext. cab. The rear factory speakers were pretty dirty when i took them out so i think they will help protect the new speakers there, the front door speakers were pretty clean, but I do think they will help with noise and vibration as well. I played the new speakers with and without the baffles and they seem to sound sllightly better with the baffles.
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Bad Idea
jpin from Crossville, TN on 12/24/2010
Installed these baffles because Crutfield rep said they would help with bass response. Wow where they wrong it decreased bass response by 75%. So i tried it without the baffles and wow just one speaker sounded better than both (in phase) with the baffles. So removed both baffles now everything sounds awesome. Don't wast your money.
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They do work
ksa from Chicago, il on 10/14/2010
As an audio engineer, system designer and installer for 21 years, you cannot shove any speaker in any opening with any amp and expect it to work. If you have learned about crossovers, frequencies and slopes, as well as the impedance of the speakers to match them with the amp, then go one step further and learn about Thiele/Small numbers. The lower the frequency to be produced, the more air space required to produce it. In small spaces, this can be manipulated with vented boxes and port design, but if you install these baffles behind a full range speaker, you are losing the open air space of the door or rear quarter panel, and therefore lowering the ability to produce lower frequencies. These are great products when used as part of a whole system design. They will clean up the lower mids, reduce unwanted vibrations, focus the higher mids and protect your speakers. Do not use them if you do not have a component system with separate subs and still expect decent low end.
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Pointless
HowdyPete from Los Angeles on 9/11/2010
As many have reported, installing these baffles with my new speakers wiped out the bass. I wish Crutchfield Tech Support would have read these reviews and helped me figure out what had gone wrong. It took returns, new and different speakers, many hours and much frustration to figure out it was just these simple pieces of foam. If your speakers need protection in the back, fix the door. Don't sacrifice sound quality for protection.
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im really confused on this review page
kyle from kingwood,wv on 6/7/2010
im shocked in that everyone in this review page is bashing a wonderful product. let me ask a question did anyone lower there x-over freq to allow for the baffles? my bet is no. its not taking anything away but "controling" the speaker, meaning if your still using the setting as you did when they were free air, your way off.
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Kinda big but still great
Lee from Dearborn, MI on 2/18/2010
Installed these in my doors and they rub on my windows even after i put a spacer in there. They still make my cheap speakers sound good.
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Bad for sound good for protection
Garry from Newport News, VA on 10/21/2009
So I first installed my speakers without these baffles. I have four 51/4" kickers. I isolated each speaker and listened to it with and without the baffle. I lost a lot of bass with the baffle the s[eakers began distorting much sooner. Unfortunately my door seals leak, so I need them. I just got a sub and some bass blockers to fix the bass problem.
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Good investment for you speakers
mike from Seminole, FL on 3/14/2009
Even with my factory speakers, my truck had that infamous rattling noise when the volume was turned all the way up. These baffles will not get rid of all the vibrations, but do make a big difference. They also protect your speakers from the elements, so including these in your installation is a good idea.
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Not as Easy as I Thought
Frank from SF Bay on 2/28/2009
1995 Honda Civic
I bought these with my new door speakers on Crutchfield's recommendation. They come without instructions, which isn't so great for a total amateur like myself. As far as I can tell for my 95 Honda Civic, I'd have to take the door apart to get them in there, so I left them off. My new speakers sound fine without them.
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Instructions on how to mount would be helpful
Roger from Walnut Creek, CA on 2/12/2009
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid
If you're like me, a step-by-step guide is necessary. I had to call Crutchfield twice, first to ask about how / where the harness is supposed to exit, and then to inquire if the baffles go in front or behind the plastic mounts.
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so-so
magnaman from king william va on 1/17/2009
I couldn't fit 6x9's in my 1996 Dodge ram so I bought these baffels to boost the bass in my 6 1/2's and 5 1/4's. Hard to say how much diff it made since I didn't try it w/o them. I wouldn't bother with them for 6x9's
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keepin it clean
Michael from Philly burbs on 10/30/2008
this was the first time i put in speakers and used the baffles. they make the install nice and clean while keeping the speaker protected too. worth the extra few $ in my opinion.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
ken from stockton,New York on 7/28/2008
definelty baffles bass but they will keep them from debris and possible damage
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Good product. I guess.
greg from Some place, U.S.A. on 11/17/2007
I invested into a pair of these, because I had some rattles in my doors. It fixed the rattles, but I lost any bass response below 150hz. so I went ahead and trimmed off the foam, everything except what covers the basket and motor. It is a cheap rattle fixer, but there will be no noticeable improvement on your bass response.
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Interesting.....
Matmoh from Flagstaff, AZ on 8/5/2006
I bought this pair for my Pioneer 3-ways located in the door panel of my '94 Ford Escort. I mainly got the baffles to keep the moisture out of the speakers, but I did notice a difference with the bass, though I had to cut a hole in the baffle for air flow. Not a bad investment if you wish to take care of your speakers!
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One of the components I used for my system
B-rad from Akron, Ohio on 7/21/2006
I had a rattle in the drivers door of my Jeep Cherokee. Once I installed the new speakers with these behind them, the rattle was gone and the new speakers, Polk Audio db 525's with bass blockers installed sound great.
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Nice Product
Nicholas from Derby, KS on 2/23/2006
I like these things. I installed them when i installed my new Audiobahn AS50Q 5-1/4" 2-way Speakers. I didnt really care about bass response since i have two 12" MTX Thunder 6000's. I mainly got them to keep dirt and water off the speakers.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
dancro86 from St. Aug, FL on 2/16/2006
I purchased these for my Jeep Cherokee front door speakers. I have weak Pioneers that are basically good for the mids and the highs, but the lows are missing, so I put a bass filter on them, so they only hit the mids and the highs. When I would be on the outside of my car, I could here these speakers just as well as when I was inside the car, so I figured these would keep all the sound inside the car and maybe improve the mid bass. At first, I only installed it on one side, just to hear the difference. It sounded as if I had just taken that speaker I put the baffle on and turned it into a tweeter. The mid bass was completely gone, and the little power that these speakers had was completely obliterated. Basically, don't buy these, even if you are thinking what I was thinking. Bass wasn't something i cared about, but after these sucked everything below 15k, I realize how big a rip these are. Great advertising for them though.
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XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles
Kenneth from Skamokawa, WA on 8/17/2005
It sure makes a lot more sense to use these. I'm definently getting a pair for my 4 inch speakers in the front. I did noticed a little more bass from the rears. But I'm getting a subwoofer anyway. So that doesn't matter. These things seal up the rears of the speakers so they'll sound much cleaner and keep them protected.
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bad for sound good for protection
fernando from maryland on 5/23/2005
dont get these if you think they will improve the bass response of your speakers. it only hinders them becasue it doesnt provide enough air behind the speakers creating a sort of vaccum when they are on the outward movement. when i tried them out the bass was completely eliminated form my setup. i am running the pioneer 3-ways but i like my friend's polks better. the main reason i got these baffles is I have a problem with water splashing up through a hole in the bottom of my door. what i am gonna do is cut the top of the cup off and leave the bottom there to keep the water off and leave the lip around the hole so my speakers are well cusioned. sounds like a plan
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