JL Audio C3-600 Evolution® C3 Series 6" convertible component speaker system

Name: JL Audio C3-600
Brand: JL Audio
SKU: 136C3600
Price: 529.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (54 reviews)

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The C3-600 component system uses a 6" mica-filled polypropylene woofer that covers the midrange and low...

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Versatile speaker system for any space

JL Audio's Evolution C3 speaker systems allow you to choose the best configuration for great sound in your vehicle. Mount the woofers and tweeters separately, and a C3 component system will fill your car with incredibly detailed, rich, and crystal-clear music, perfectly positioned in your listening space. In vehicles with limited space, you can mount the C3 tweeter inside the woofer to create a full-range, coaxial speaker that still performs with breathtaking impact.

Advanced material construction leads to clean musical reproduction

The C3-600 component system uses a 6" mica-filled polypropylene woofer that covers the midrange and low frequencies strongly and accurately. A specially designed frame resists unwanted resonances, keeping your music free from interference. If you mount the tweeter separately, simply install a phase plug into the woofer and the sound will disperse smoothly throughout your vehicle.

Silk tweeters and versatile crossover networks

The C3 tweeters use ferrofluid cooling to handle extreme levels of high-frequency information without overheating. Mounted separately or coaxially, these 1" silk dome tweeters broadcast crisp musical detail evenly without harshness. Separate outboard crossovers use premium components to direct the signal flow to your woofers and tweeters. You can select from three midrange settings and four levels of tweeter presence to match the speaker system to your listening environment.

Installation note: You'll need a pair of our universal backstraps to install the tweeters in the factory locations.

Product highlights:

component speaker system includes two 6" woofers, 2 tweeters, two external crossovers, and two woofer grilles
mica-filled polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround
glass-filled polymer frame with Elevated Frame Cooling
1" silk dome tweeter
2-way external crossover with adjustments for coaxial or separate tweeter placement, and 4-position tweeter level
tweeter mounts for separate or coaxial installations included
phase plug provided when tweeter mounted separately
handles up to 75 watts RMS (225 watts peak)
frequency response: 50-25,000 Hz
sensitivity: 89.5 dB
depth: 2-1/2"
grilles included
warranty: 1 year
MFR # 010-03349-00
Item # 136C3600
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What's in the box:

JL Audio C3-600 owner's manual

2 C3-600cw Woofers
2 C3-100ct Tweeters
2 C3-600-XO Crossovers
2 Woofer grilles
2 Flush mount tweeter housings
2 Surface mount tweeter housings
2 Coaxial mount tweeter fixtures
2 Metal spring clips for tweeter fixtures
Two M4x30mm Pan-head machine screws
2 Crimp-on 0.187" Male quick slides
2 Crimp-on 0.110" Male quick slides
2 Crimp-on 0.25" Female quick slides
2 Crimp-on 0.187" Female quick slides
4 Crimp-on 0.110" Female quick slides
12 Crimp-on spade connectors
Four 7/8" Flat head self-tapping screws
Twelve 1-1/8" Pan head self-tapping screws
8 Speed clips
Owner's manual
Woofer cutout template

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Features & specs

General
Speaker Size	6
Driver Design	2-way
Woofer Design	Cone
Woofer Material	Mineral-filled poly
Woofer Surround	Butyl Rubber
Midrange Design	---
Midrange Material	---
Tweeter Design	1" Dome
Tweeter Material	Silk
Super Tweeter Design	---
Super Tweeter Material	---
Impedance (Ohms)	4
Weather-resistant	No
Grilles Included	Black, Metal mesh, Plastic frame
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter)	89.5
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts	N/A
Frequency Response	50 - 25k Hz
Maximum RMS Wattage	75
Peak Power Handling (Watts)	225
Top-mount Depth (Inches)	2 1/2
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)	N/A
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)	5
Mounting Height (Inches)	0.405
Frame Width	6.232
Frame Length	6.232

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Features

Woofers: The JL Audio Evolution C3-600 convertible component system includes woofers with injection-molded polymer frames, mineral filled polypropylene cones, butyl rubber surrounds, ferrite magnets, and 1.2" voice coils with Kapton formers. In the center of each cone is a phase plug; the phase plug can be removed and the tweeter mounted in its place to create a coaxial speaker.

Tweeters: The 1" silk dome tweeters are Ferro fluid cooled and use neodymium magnets. Silk is lightweight and great for high frequency extension and efficiency. It is also designed for durability in the extreme automotive environment. Flush mount and surface mount housings are included, along with fixtures to coaxially mount the tweeters to the woofers.

Tweeter Dimensions:

	Frame Diameter	Cutout Diameter	Mounting Height	Mounting Depth
Flush Mount	2.134"	1.875"	0.35"	0.853"
Surface Mount	1.926"	Screw holes only	0.885"	Screw depth only

Coaxial Mounting: The tweeters can be mounted in the center of the woofers to create coaxial speakers. When the tweeters are mounted to the woofers the speaker is taller; the mounting height increases to 0.8".

Two-way Crossover System: The C3 component system utilizes a 2-way crossover system with Mylar capacitors and air-core inductors:

High Pass: third order (18 dB/octave slope); four tweeter level settings are selectable to compensate for mounting location or orientation; +2.0 dB, Reference, -2 dB, and -4 dB
Low Pass: first order (6 dB/octave slope)
Midrange Presence: there are three settings that affect the amplitude of the upper midrange response, designed to compensate for mounting location or orientation; choose High, Reference, or Low

Tweeter Protection: The crossover network has an electronic tweeter protection circuit built in; it monitors the current and disconnects the tweeter when it senses and overload. The circuit automatically resets once the overload is removed.

Crossover Wiring: The terminal strip will accept bare wire or spade connectors up to 0.32" wide (the included crimp-on spade connectors are 0.255" wide).

Crossover Dimensions:

Width: 3.368"
Height: 1.425"
Depth: 4.75" (plus wire)

Connection Note: The C3 component system comes with no speaker wire. Instead, a number of spade connectors and quick slides are included in the hardware pack to be crimped onto speaker wire you provide.

Power Handling: JL Audio publishes several power specifications for this speaker, 75 watts continuous power handling (RMS), 225 watts peak music power, and 25-150 watts recommended amplifier power (RMS). We've listed the conservative combination of 25-75 watts RMS in the specs table.

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9 questions already asked

why won't these fit into the front door of a 2012 Ram 1500? It shows that the 5.25" C3 works, but the mounting depth on that speaker is actually deeper. The front doors (with adapter) can fit up to 6.5", so why can't these C3 6" woofers fit? doesn't make sense...These fit into the back doors, so wanting to use in both locations. Thanks for any help.

james Apr 29, 2023

1 answer

Greetings James, and thank you for your question. Technically its the magnet diameter on the C3s. Its a bit over 4 inches, and we measure an allowable 3.788 inches in the front doors. The C2 magnets are 3.450, and thats why they fit. Not to say that you cannot make some mods and still get the C3s in, we just dont want any surprises when you get them and they dont quite fit.

thomas Apr 29, 2023 (Staff)

I'm getting 4 of these installed on my 05 mdx is a 300watt jl audio amp enough to get the best out of them?

luis Dec 20, 2021

4 answers

If you are referring to JL's 300 watt class A/B slash series VERSION 3 amp, then you're describing the setup that I'm currently running in my 2017 Corolla. While version 3 of this amp packs less of a punch than version 2 (but is impressively detailed), it still drives these fabulous speakers well enough. The passive crossovers contribute much to their excellent performance. Although Crutchfield recommends that the tweeters be mounted near to the woofers, I've mounted them apart and really enjoy the space this adds to the sound stage. My setup has Dynamat sound dampening sheets installed onto the inside door panels and Stinger Roadkill FAST Rings around the speakers themselves. For high quality speakers to perform at a high level, these enhancements are needed.

james Dec 23, 2021

Have no idea. I swapped out my new 2021 Tacoma speakers for 4 of these and continued to use my factory radio (10 watts?). It sounds much better across the full 20khz listening spectrum. You should save your money and get a 100 watt amp with lower distortion, but maybe the same price. I'm an RF engineer.

danny Dec 23, 2021

hey I believe so I have 125 per channel running the pair and working fine. I would recommend and some sort of additional x over if your planning on driving them hard which I did good luck

felix Dec 23, 2021

Yes. That should be perfect for them.

bucci Dec 22, 2021

Will this fit into the front door speakers of a Honda crv 2015 Ex? Thanks in advance for the answer/s.

jimmy Jan 16, 2021

1 answer

Yes, they will fit but you have to make a little modification and add a spacer to bring them out. Crutchfield should sell them.

bucci Jan 16, 2021

can these fit in the front of my1992 pontiac firebird? it doesnt have door speakers it has the speakers infront of the steering wheel and passenger side , basically the front deck?

stephen Aug 10, 2019

2 answers

You can check to see if this will fit your vehicle by using our Outfit My Car tool: http://www.crutchfield.com/car/carselector.aspx For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kristina Aug 18, 2019 (Staff)

What you need is JL Audio C2-400x or maybe the Rockford Fosgate P142

vernon Aug 10, 2019

Tried these in a 2001 (or similar) Acura Integra? It says tweeters won't mount, but my Integra has factory tweeters high on the door panels.

david h Apr 30, 2019

1 answer

Modification & fabrication will most likely be needed for tweeter to mount in stock location.

dennis Apr 30, 2019

Does the cross over have to be installed close to the speakers or can it be mounted remotely?

caleb Sep 13, 2018

2 answers

You can mount them anywhere you want.

william Sep 13, 2018

It can be installed pretty much anywhere you want. Each channel had its own crossover, in a small plastic "box." Wires run into box from headunit and out to the speakers.

hunter Sep 13, 2018

What is the "convertible" feature that some buyers have talked of? These are called convertible speakers; I must have missed something in the product description because I still don't know what that means.

james May 17, 2018

1 answer

"Convertible" refers to the fact that the tweeter unit can be mounted separately from the woofer, or can be mounted co-axially in the driver. The owner/installer has the option of either placement. A phone call to JL Audio and/or Crutchfield can work through any more questions on the issue. The speakers are excellent in either configuration.

hunter May 17, 2018

Do you need to run an amp to these speakers? Is 18w RMS going to do the job?

slate terreno Dec 03, 2017

3 answers

Not if you want the quality of sound these speakers are made to produce. I ran a JL amp pushing 125 Watts RMS to each and they sound amazing.

matt Dec 03, 2017

You will want a amp to get the most out of them

brandon Dec 03, 2017

18 Watts can be enough for these speakers if the amp giving them is a reputable amp. You don't need an amp to run these speakers; just don't expect good bass response from them if you're going to feed them your stock car radio wattage. I would suggest an independent amp for best performance. With my setup (Soundstream amp PN4.520D) I get very good bass response for their size. I do have a 80Hz high pass going to them. I also have a dedicated subwoofer for my setup. Sound quality is very good!

victor Dec 03, 2017

will the c3-570 convertable speakers fit the rear seat panels as well or do you have to buy the c3-600?

mhaynes1 Aug 15, 2015

1 answer

For details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kristina Aug 17, 2015 (Staff)

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