About the PowerBass XL-52SS

Big sound for the water or the woods
Big sound for the water or the woods
Outstanding sound doesn't have to cost a ton of money. If you're looking to upgrade the audio on your boat, ATV, side-by-side, or golf cart, PowerBass speakers have the performance you want and the toughness you need, all at a price you'll like.
Powerful performers
When it comes to big sound, it's the little things that make a difference. These XL-52SS 5-1/4" speakers feature oversized 1" Mylar dome tweeters with a special diffuser, so they deliver clear, crisp highs. A unique "trampoline" gasket hugs the tweeter pole and protects the voice coil from the elements. The durable polypropylene woofer cones handle the lows and the weather with equal aplomb, while the powder-coated steel baskets, gold-plated input terminals and durable mounting gaskets ensure that these speakers will give you season after season of rockin' performance. The 3-ohm impedance safely gives you a little extra punch from these speakers, whether your powering them with a radio or an amp.
Awesome in the outdoors
The folks at PowerBass know that the great outdoors is a tough environment for speakers. Enjoying an "adult toy" can get very noisy, so the speakers have to perform. They also need to withstand moisture, dirt, heat, cold, and blazing sunlight. That's why PowerBass designs their speakers to stand up to whatever you're going to get into.
Choose your style
The package also includes both black and white aluminum mesh grilles, so you can get the look you like on any boat or powersports vehicle.
Product highlights:
- 5-1/4" full-range speakers (pair)
- designed for marine and off-road use
- 1" Mylar dome tweeters
- polypropylene woofer cones with rubber surrounds
- includes both white and black aluminum mesh grilles
- Marine Features:
- gold-plated terminals
- trampoline gasket protect the voice coil
- powder-coated steel basket
- stainless steel mounting hardware
- handles up to 50 watts RMS (100 watts peak)
- frequency response: 70-20,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 87 dB
- impedance: 3 ohms
- cutout diameter: 4-7/16"
- mounting depth: 2-1/16"
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # XL-52SS
What's in the box:
PowerBass XL-52SS owner's manual
- Two 2-way speakers
- 2 Black grilles
- 2 White grilles
- Two 12" Lengths of speaker wire (each has quick-slides on one end and bare wire on the other)
- 2 Adhesive backed foam gaskets
- Eight 1-3/8" Stainless steel screws
- 8 Stainless steel speed clips
- 4 Red plastic wire caps
- Application guide
- Template
- powerbass digital media note
- 2 Window stickers
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Speaker Size | 5 1/4 | |
Design | 2-way | |
Tweeter Design | 1" Dome | |
Tweeter Composition | Mylar | |
Woofer Composition | Polypropylene | |
Woofer Surround | Rubber | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Specifications | ||
Sensitivity |
87 dB at 1 watt | |
Frequency Response | 70 - 20k Hz | |
Max RMS Power Handling | 50 | |
Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 100 | |
Impedance (Ohms) | 3 | |
Top-mount Depth (Inches) | 2 1/16 | |
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) | 2 3/16 | |
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 4 7/16 | |
Bolt Circle | 5.418 |
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Features
Infinite-Baffle Operation: The speakers are designed for infinite-baffle operation and can be installed in a variety of locations, without the need for a dedicated enclosure. If mounted in an enclosure, from 0.2 ft³ to 0.5 ft³ is recommended.
Mounting Location: These speakers must be installed at least 3 feet (1-meter) away from any electromagnetic nautical equipment (compass, sonar, etc).
Grilles: Two pair of grilles are included; choose black or white.
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Fit perfectly in the factory inspection ports of my Grady white. Install was easy, and they sound good for what they are.
Stephan from West Creek, NJ