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RetroSound R-452N

4" 2-way speakers

MFR # R-452N

RetroSound R-452N

RetroSound R-452N

4" 2-way speakers

MFR # R-452N

3.5 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
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RetroSound R-452N

Michael from Danbury, CT on 8/12/2023

2022 Jeep Gladiator

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Sound ok but not an ideal fit for Jeep Gladiator replacing the stock woofers in the rollbar.

Pros: Sounds fine and is compatible. Better than original stock speakers.

Cons: 4 mounting tabs do not align with the 3 tabs of the stock units. The accessory hardware provided required serious modification to the plastic housing in the rollbar.

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Gilberto from Mission, TX on 5/14/2023

2021 Jeep Gladiator

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Not worth It to the price It is too expensive for such a small quality . Unfortunately It was the only recommended for my Jeep Gladiator Sound Bar

Pros: It was the only few option I have for my Jeep Gladiator Sound bar

Cons: Price and not even regular quality

Crutchfield response on 5/16/2023
Gilberto, we're sorry you're disappointed with your speakers. Whenever you are not completely satisfied with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Customer Support team at 1-800-955-9091. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days of the purchase.

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David from Chula Vista, CA on 2/19/2023

2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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Returning purchase. The speakers did not fit knee pods on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. Factory speakers have three tabs and the Jeep speaker pod (knee) design didn't allow these speakers to fit flush. The sound quality is unknown; I never hooked them up.

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Charles from Nashville, TN on 7/20/2022

2013 BMW 3 Series

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They sound good replacing a blown mid-range in my 2013 BMW 328i x-drive.

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RetroSound R-452N

Derek from Mililani, HI on 6/7/2022

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These speakers fit perfectly in my 1995 Honda Street Van front doors. They are of much better sound quality and a shorter overall depth than the cheaper speakers others have used in their Acty trucks and vans. These fit into the Honda OEM rubber cones. They sound great for 4" speakers. I paired them with 6.5" rears in the back of the van and we are enjoying the retro 1995 feel.

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Daniel from Tampa, FL on 4/5/2022

1987 Toyota Corolla

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Speaker already distorted after 3 days of use

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Daniel contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

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Crutchfield customer from Kokomo, IN on 2/28/2021

2020 Jeep Gladiator

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Very poor speaker

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This customer contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

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Crutchfield customer from Bloomington, IL on 2/11/2021

2006 BMW 3 Series

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The needed some modifications but were really easy to put in and they sound great.

Pros: They sound good and went in easy

Cons: Had to put new holes in the door panel to fit them

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Crutchfield customer from Portland, OR on 10/25/2020

2002 Freightliner Sprinter

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they sound great!

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Crutchfield customer from Citrus Springs, FL on 6/22/2020

1981 Mazda RX7

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great sounds

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2020 Jeep Gladiator

Crutchfield customer from Long Valley, NJ on 4/2/2020

2020 Jeep Gladiator

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Finished my install yesterday. Major difference in the sound! I'm a long time customer started at age 17 I'm now 63. Still the best support staff and the Master Sheets are the best. Thank you Tom

Pros: Plug And Play

Cons: Not a big deal speaker mount modifications

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Crutchfield customer from Solon, IA on 10/1/2019

1996 Buick Century

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Sad little speaker - meant to replace my 4x6 dash speakers - not much better than the stock speaker - with a really high price - will go with online recommendations for a much better speaker (Infinitiy/Fosgate /Polk, etc) - very disappointed in Crutchfield - since the Retro was the only speaker they had listed for my application - and there are many others that will fit this spot...

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Crutchfield response on 10/2/2019
We're sorry you're disappointed with your speakers. Whenever you are not completely satisfied with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Customer Support team at 1-800-955-9091. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days of the purchase.

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1999 Porsche 911 Rear Speakers

Crutchfield customer from Niagara Falls, NY on 6/30/2019

1999 Porsche 911 Carrera

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With a little bit of modification these speakers fit into the rear side panel of my 1999 Porsche 911 C4 Cabriolet. They were one of two speakers available from Crutchfield as modified fits, the big difference was in prie $80 as opposed to $750.

Pros: Fit with minor modifications.

Cons: Can't handle booming bass but can live with it considering the price.

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Good Porsche 911 Rear Speaker Replacement Choice

Crutchfield customer from Columbus, OH on 6/5/2019

1999 Porsche 911 Carrera

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These speakers are OK, but expensive for the performance. In my case they were the only option that fits, so this was the best speaker that I could use within my budget. Quality is of the speakers themselves is good, but the sound quality is on the weak side as expected.

Pros: Fit in the rear of my Porsche 911 Cabrio. The thin design works in this application.

Cons: Expensive for the size and performance.

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RetroSound for 2000 Nissan Frontier

Edward from Meridian, ID on 4/13/2019

2000 Nissan Frontier

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Perfectly fine replacement for factory speakers. I needed speakers with a shallow depth for a 2000 Nissan Frontier (back door). These sound good, not great but at 4 inches what can you expect.

Pros: Shallow mount depth, sounds good

Cons: Doesn't sound great

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Guest from Bristol, CT on 11/22/2018

1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

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I had bought these about 2-3 years ago. They were not great and didn't notice a difference in sound at all but decided to keep them because the ones I was replacing were originals from my 76 450sl Mercedes. Shoudn't have. Now black Friday searching for black Friday deals , few years later, I looked to try to remember what I had installed (because I don't remember) and the metal was apart from the rubber woofer surround. poor quality for the money. buying pioneers black Friday deal for dirt cheap to replace.

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Crutchfield customer from Bedford, NH on 7/6/2018

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Far superior to my original dash speakers in my motorhome. Easy installation too. For the money I think they're perfect.

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Perfect Fit

David from Ocala, FL on 5/7/2018

2004 Chevrolet Aveo

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Powerful sound for such a small speaker. Was a nice upgrade to my stock speakers. Put them in my Cheverlot Aveo. Used the Crutchfield guide to get the perfect fit speaker for my car. Thanks Crutchfield. Another amazing job... I also got rubber speaker molds fit perfectly.

Pros: Perfect fit Big sound from a small speaker Handles lots of power for its size

Cons: None

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Robert from Brady, TX on 4/9/2018

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Nice speaker overall. Fit perfect in my 2009 Volkswagen GTI where the 4"mid goes. With just a slight modification. Sounds nice with my pioneer avh-2330nex head unit pushing it only.

Pros: Good sound. Thin design.

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Youngstown, OH on 9/21/2017

1974 Triumph TR6

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I installed these in my Triumph TR6 to compliment my Boston Acoustics tear speakers and Retro Sound powered subwoofer. I'm very happy with how these speakers perform

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Jorge from Miami, FL on 2/24/2017

2000 Nissan Frontier

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Great sound excellent quality.

Pros: Great sound.

Cons: None

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Gstyle from Oklahoma City, OK on 9/16/2016

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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They sound Awesome. I have a older car. I wanted to replace the factory speakers without paying a lot money. Their representative picked these speakers out. They sound great!!

Pros: The hardware they sent with the speakers made it a "piece of cake".

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Eloy from Poteet, TX on 4/1/2016

2003 Chevrolet S10

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great factory replacements.

Pros: Exact fit for factory replacements, sound great.

Cons: not enough wattage.

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Tight fit

DTownley from Houston TX. on 1/31/2012

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Can't be choosy when you have but one choice, that said it was a tight fit but am glad someone made the speaker. Well built, sounds fine.

Pros: Its your only choice for rear door on 2000 frontier nissan

Cons: little more instruction in door panel disassembly

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Only use if you have to

Shindog from Santa Fe, NM on 12/27/2011

2000 Nissan Frontier

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I replaced my stock speakers (2000 Frontier) with these expecting a significant improvement in sound quality. There was no difference. In fact when I had only 1 speaker in I played with the balance and couldn't tell a difference. I thought about taking these out and returning them, but the stock speakers were about ten years old. I decided to keep them, thinking I would eventually have to replace the others. I would only buy these if I wanted a speaker to fit in a stock location, that required a very thin speaker. A better option would be to modify the speaker location and go with a different product.

Pros: It fit the stock location without modification.

Cons: Poor sound quality.

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Not to good

Danny from SC on 6/9/2011

1991 Chevrolet Camaro

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Not a good speaker.

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Decent sound quality for the price

venturescott from Cary, NC on 6/6/2011

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I replaced the factory speakers on my '86 Yamaha Venture with these speakers. Overall I'm pleased with the sound from them. I had to turn the treble all the way up because of the amount of bass that these speakers can handle. They were making things vibrate on the fairing of the bike because of all the bass! They would probably sound very good in a car installation because the treble is very crisp too. Definitely a full range speaker.

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