Morel Virtus 503 Virtus Series 5-1/4" 3-way component speaker system

Name: Morel Virtus 503
Brand: Morel
SKU: 210VIR503
Price: 879.0 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.5 (3 reviews)

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The Morel driving experience

Prepare to do more driving. Once you install Morel Virtus speakers in your car, you'll have a hard time resisting getting in the driver's seat and cranking the volume. Despite the sonic limitations posed by the automotive environment, Morel's component speakers soar. Every bit of that excellence is due to their passion for sound and their insistence that every Virtus model be made by hand and tested to meet their premium standards.

Morel Virtus 503 5-1/4" 3-Way Component Speakers

This crossover network ensures a smooth transition between woofer, midrange, and tweeter.

3-way detail at any volume

The Virtus 503 5-1/4" 3-way component speaker system adds a CDM600 midrange driver for a fuller, more palpable response and enhanced sonic detail. The paper composite woofer handles the lows, and Morel's External Voice Coil (EVC™) technology maximizes voice coil size in this woofer for better heat dispersion and efficient performance. Morel's MT120 soft dome silk tweeter contributes warm highs to the distinct Virtus sound, and the one-of-a-kind Acuflex™ compound that coats the tweeter helps damping to bring out the fine detail in your music.

Crossover technology

Morel includes external MXR crossovers to deliver an ideal blend of the highs and lows for an incredible stereo image. Three levels of tweeter control let you dial in the sound to your car's environment. This system will handle up to 120 watts RMS, so you'll want to use an amplifier to get maximum performance at high volume.

Product highlights:

5-1/4" 3-way component speaker system
paper composite woofer cone with butyl rubber surround
steel basket
3-1/2" silk dome midrange driver
1-1/8" Acuflex coated silk dome tweeter
external crossover with 3 tweeter level settings
handles up to 120 watts RMS (300 watts peak power)
frequency response: 65-22,000 Hz
sensitivity: 88 dB at 2.83 V
woofer mounting depth: 2-3/8"
grilles included
warranty: 2 years
3-1/2" silk dome midrange driver and 1-1/8" Acuflex coated silk dome tweeter
MFR # 350295-205
Item # 210VIR503

What's in the box:

Morel Virtus 503 owner's manual

Two MW5 Woofers
Two CDM 600 Midrange (with attached 7" length of speaker wire)
Two MT 120 Tweeters (with attached 7" length of speaker wire)
2 MXR300 Crossovers
2 Woofer grilles (octopus style)
2 Mesh midrange grilles (installed)
2 Octopus style midrange grilles
2 Mesh tweeter grilles (installed)
2 Oval flush mount tweeter housings (with tweeters installed)
2 Round flush mount tweeter housings
2 Flush mount brackets
2 Large angled surface mount tweeter housings
2 Small angled surface mount tweeter housings
Eight 1-1/4" Screws
Four 1" Screws
Six 3/4" Screws
14 Speed clips
8 Midrange mounting clips
Eight 0.25" Crimp-on female quick slides
Two 0.187" Crimp-on female quick slides
Two 0.110" Crimp-on female quick slides
Two 0.187" Quick slide insulating covers
Two 0.110" Quick slide insulating covers
Installation guide
4 Morel logo badges
Morel window sticker
Genuine product verification instructions

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Features & specs

General
Speaker Size	5 1/4
Driver Design	3-way
Woofer Design	Cone
Woofer Material	Paper Composite
Woofer Surround	Butyl Rubber
Midrange Design	Dome
Midrange Material	Silk
Tweeter Design	28mm Dome
Tweeter Material	Silk
Super Tweeter Design	---
Super Tweeter Material	---
Impedance (Ohms)	4
Weather-resistant	No
Grilles Included	Black metal, Mesh or Octopus (spoke) style
Parts Warranty	2 Years
Labor Warranty	2 Years
Specifications
Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter)	N/A
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts	88
Frequency Response	65 - 22k Hz
Maximum RMS Wattage	120
Peak Power Handling (Watts)	300
Top-mount Depth (Inches)	2 3/8
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)	N/A
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)	4 5/8
Mounting Height (Inches)	0.28
Frame Width	5.139
Frame Length	5.139

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Features

Midrange Size: The midrange drivers are not a standard size, approximately 3-1/2" diameter. They are top mounted and have these dimensions:

Depth: 0.959"
Mounting height:
- Mesh Grille: 0.5"
- Octopus Grille: 0.347"
Flange height: 0.225"
Cutout diameter: 2.95"
Frame diameter: 3.505"
Terminal Width: 0.25"

Tweeter Mounting Options: The tweeter can be surface or flush mounted using the included adapters. The large surface mount housing also uses the oval flush mount housing and angles the tweeters at approximately 45°. The small surface mounting housing angles the tweeters at approximately 20°.

Tweeter Dimensions:

	Oval Flush Mount	Round Flush Mount	Large Surface Mount	Small Surface Mount
Mounting Height	0.564"	0.4"	1.935"	1.352"
Mounting Depth	0.875"	0.955"	screw depth	screw depth
Cutout Diameter	1.938"	1.932"	N/A	N/A
Frame Diameter	N/A	2.458"	N/A	N/A
Frame Width	2.205"	N/A	2.328"	1.920"
Frame Depth	2.688"	N/A	2.645"	1.950"

Crossover: The outboard crossovers have screw terminal inputs and outputs (0.275" wide). A jumper inside each crossover allows you to adjust the tweeter output level; choose -2 dB, 0 dB, or +2 dB. The woofers' low pass crossover is 12 dB/octave at 500 Hz. The midrange's high pass crossover is 18 dB/octave at 500 Hz and low pass is 12 dB/octave at 2.2 kHz. The tweeters' high pass crossover is 6 dB/octave at 2.2 kHz.

Crossover Dimensions:

Width: 5.535"
Height: 1.457"
Depth: 4.17"

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3 questions already asked

I want to use these in a small convertible. What amp would you recommend for the morels?

marty May 07, 2022

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Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp/speaker combo I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.

kenneth May 09, 2022 (Staff)

What is the maximum AWG wire that each speaker (and crossover) accepts?

josh Jul 28, 2021

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I believe it is 12 gauge wire.

thomas Aug 03, 2021 (Staff)

Are there standard (not octopus) grills available for the woofer in this set?

mike Oct 25, 2020

1 answer

Unfortunately this set only comes with the octopus style grilles for the woofers. We don't carry another option, although you may be able to reach out to Morel directly for the mesh style grilles.

allison Nov 25, 2020 (Staff)

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