Name: Alpine SPS-610C
Brand: Alpine
SKU: 500SPS610C
Rating: 4.5 (190 reviews)

Overview

Enjoy stellar sound

The sonic specialists at Alpine optimize their SPS-610C component speakers for great range and impressive tone definition, even at low power levels. You can connect these versatile Type-S Series speakers to your factory stereo for an immediate sonic improvement, or hook them up to a powerful aftermarket stereo or amp for increased performance.

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Mineral-fortified polypropylene cones are exceptionally stiff, yet lightweight, which means they can push out accurate bass and deliver clear midrange. Resilient rubber surrounds help keep the woofer centered for accurate cone movement, reducing distortion. You can aim the separate silk dome tweeters toward you so that they deliver the strongest possible stereo image.

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

Grilles are not included; the factory grilles should be suitable for most applications.

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Product highlights:

component speaker system includes two woofers, two tweeters, and two built-in crossovers
mineral-fortified polypropylene woofer cone with rubber surround
woofer fits 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" speaker openings
1" silk dome tweeter
power range: 2-80 watts RMS (240 watts peak power)
frequency response: 70-22,000 Hz
sensitivity: 88 dB
top-mount depth: 2-1/4"
grilles not included
warranty: 1 year
MFR # SPS-610C

What's in the box:

Alpine SPS-610C owner's manual

2 Woofers
2 Tweeters (each has an attached 29" length of wire)
2 Tweeter grilles (installed)
2 Swivel flush mount housings (with tweeters installed)
Two 37" Tweeter wires with in-line crossovers (each has quick slides on both ends)
Two 6-1/2" Adapter rings (includes GM/Chrysler 6-3/4G size)
2 Flush mount retention rings
2 Stealth brackets
2 Foam self-adhesive pads
2 Foam self-adhesive rings
Eight 1-1/8" Self-tapping screws
Eight M4x12mm Machine screws
8 Speed-clips
Warranty information
Important Notice sheet
Template and specs on box

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Features & specs

General
Speaker Size	6 1/2
Design	2-way
Tweeter Design	1" Dome
Impedance (Ohms)	4
Tweeter Composition	Silk
Woofer Composition	Poly-Mica
Woofer Surround	Rubber
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter)	88
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts	N/A
Frequency Response	70 - 22k Hz
Minimum RMS Wattage	2
Maximum RMS Wattage	80
Peak Power Handling (Watts)	240
Top-mount Depth (Inches)	2 1/4
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)	2 9/16
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)	5 1/16
Mounting Height (Inches)	0.451

The Alpine SPS-610C replaces these items:

Alpine SPS-600C

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Features

Poly-Mica Woofer Cones: Each woofer features a Poly-Mica cone and butyl rubber surround. Mica adds strength and heat resistance to polypropylene, resulting in reduced distortion and improved reliability.

Silk Dome Tweeters: The 1" wide-range silk dome tweeters offer clean, non-fatiguing sound even under extreme high frequency demands.

Tweeter Mounting Options: The tweeters can be flush mounted using the supplied flush mount bracket and ring. Once mounted, the tweeters can swivel approximately 30° for optimum imaging. The tweeters can also be mounted in factory tweeter locations behind factory tweeter grilles using the supplied stealth mounting bracket.

	Flush Mount (swivel)	Factory Location (bottom mount)	Factory Location (top mount)
Mounting Depth	0.663"	0.789"	0"
Mounting Height	0.440"	N/A	0.806"
Cutout Diameter	2.004"	1.716"	N/A
Frame Diameter	2.275"	2.668"	2.587"

Woofer Mounting: Without an adapter, the woofers fit standard 6-3/4" applications. Given their required cutout, they will also fit standard 6-1/2" applications without an adapter, but new screw holes must be drilled. Using the included adapter brackets they can be mounted in a variety of standard 3-hole 6-1/2" applications, Ford 4-hole 6-1/2" applications, and non-standard 6-3/4" applications, without any modification.

Crossovers: The Alpine SPS-610C features low-pass crossovers attached to each woofer's input terminal and high-pass crossovers in-line with the tweeters' speaker wires.

The Alpine SPS-610C replaces these items

Alpine SPS-600C

Type-S 6-3/4" component speaker system — fits in 6-1/2" or 6-3/4" openings

75 reviews

polypropylene-mica woofer cone with air-injected rubber surround
1" silk dome tweeter
2-80 watts RMS power range

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Q&A

17 questions already asked

Is it necessary to wire in the long cylindrical crossovers since the speaker has a crossover attached to it? 2011 Silverado non-bose

cole d Jan 09, 2018

1 answer

Not necessarily. But components has crossovers for tweeters built in.

rodney Jan 09, 2018

Can these speakers be dropped to 2 ohms for more power?

spencer Dec 05, 2017

1 answer

The Alpine SPS-610C have a 4-ohm impedance, and I'm afraid there's no way to change/drop that to a lower impedance. For more details or to discuss further, please contact an Advisor directly by phone (888.955.6000) or online chat. Thanks!

david Dec 10, 2017 (Staff)

I purchased these with the ktp-445a power pack and they have ZERO BASS...any idea what the problem is? Powered through a new alpine HU.

greg Jun 02, 2017

1 answer

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings/connections on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer, or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.

kenneth Jun 02, 2017 (Staff)

This is advertised with both low-pass and hi-pass inline crossovers. Do you know the frequencies of the crossovers? Thanks!

marc Mar 28, 2017

1 answer

The cutoff frequencies of the supplied crossovers are not published by Alpine. Together, the midbass drivers and tweeters have a combined frequency response of 70-22,000Hz. If you need to know the crossover points, you may be able to get them by contacting Alpine directly: 800-257-4631 I hope that helps. My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5

ryan Apr 05, 2017 (Staff)

So I have an 07 2500hd classic. Non Bose crew cab. I bought the 610s for rear and 610c for fronts as instructed at best buy. Thinking my stock radio/CD player was probably perfect because GM usually has decent tunes. Installed all speakers. Used gm plug adapters. Did not use capacitor for tweets because truck factory wired for them. 2 days blown drivers speaker...... Kinda annoyed because it's factory set up and wiring. Anyone else have this problem?

michael Sep 20, 2016

1 answer

The tweeters and woofers in the non-Bose system are wired in parallel with the crossover for each built into the speaker. Not using the Alpine crossovers could have been what caused them to get damaged. Also, I would not expect a big change in volume levels and trying to get more volume than you did before could have caused them to blow as well. Feel free to call an advisor on 1-800-324-9695 a personal recommendation on a system. HTH! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

jason Sep 26, 2016 (Staff)

Is the basket on the woofers cast or stamped?

tigger Jun 26, 2016

1 answer

They have HD Polymer frames if that's what you were asking. I felt they were very sturdy and strong. I have been very happy with them

dennis Jun 28, 2016

Can these speakers be mounted with a metra 82-7500 bracket ? Bracket states for 5 1/4 to 6 1/2. Alpine identifys as a 6 1/2 but is listed as a 6 3/4 by crutchfield. Thanks!

jamie Apr 16, 2016

1 answer

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.

kenneth Apr 16, 2016 (Staff)

IF THE TWEETER CROSSOVER NET BE WIRES IN REVERSE WILL IT WORK PROPERLY?

ken Mar 06, 2016

1 answer

You'll want to connect the leads for each speaker in the same manner to ensure each driver will be in phase with the others. The tweeters have pre-attached "quick slide" connectors to help ensure you connect them properly. I hope that helps! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5

ryan Mar 09, 2016 (Staff)

The speakers come with two separate cylindrical looking pieces wrapped in black plastic tubing. Each side has connector wires coming out. It seems to be something I would connect between the speaker itself and the connectors on my car. What is this piece and is it necessary for the speakers to function properly?

michael aaron Dec 28, 2015

3 answers

I believe you're describing the crossovers for the tweeters. Each one should be wired in line on one side of each tweeter.

kevin Dec 29, 2015

Those should be the wiring from the main speaker to the tweeter. The cylindrical piece I think is some kind of capacitor to keep the high frequency to the tweeter only. Your factory harness should plug into a supplied wiring adapter and that should plug into the main speaker so no splicing is necessary. I hope that helps.

robert Dec 28, 2015

I Believe that's the crossovers for the tweeters

craig Dec 28, 2015

I have a 2014 Hyundai Veloster.... would I need any extra parts to mount these speakers to the car?

sebastian Dec 10, 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.

jeff Dec 11, 2015 (Staff)

Will these speakers work well with a factory stereo?

mitchell Oct 08, 2015

5 answers

They will work, whether or not they work "well" will depend on the factory stereo. They are good quality speakers that will sound good as long as the signal being sent to them is a quality signal from a quality stereo. Hope that makes sense. In other words your speakers are limited by the sound quality of the stereo and factory stereos can sound great and they can sound like crap depending on the car. bottom line, I'd upgrade your stereo as well but you will almost assuredly hear a great improvement by upgrading to these speakers.

christian Oct 10, 2015

Yes. Sound great with factory stereo.

dylan Oct 09, 2015

Worked great with my 2003 GM factory receiver and a powered subwoofer.

robert Oct 09, 2015

They absolutely will. I installed them in my 03 silverado. They did ok. Then I realized my factory stereo didn't sound so great. So I replaced it and now those speakers sound awesome. Plenty of base with good mid range sound. I have tweeters up front to round out the overall sound in the truck. Install was very easy and straightforward as well.

jose Oct 09, 2015

Yes, I have a factory radio on my car! It works just fine.

elaine Oct 09, 2015

Are these components 4ohms when the tweeters are wired as the instructions state (going to the woofer) or does that make the load 2ohms?

bill Sep 16, 2015

1 answer

4ohms per woofer, 4ohms per tweeter and 4ohms connected as a woofer/tweeter set.

wesley Sep 16, 2015

Do the Alpine SPS-610C come with the crossover? or is that a bought separate?

darrick May 14, 2015

4 answers

Yes they come with them. About a 3 inch rectangle box. I mounted mine in my dash with double sided tape and zip ties to be safe. 07 trailblazer

michael May 14, 2015

The crossover comes with the speakers. I was able to stuff the crossover in the car door armrest. I think the separate tweeter, woofer, and crossover combination provides the best performance without replacing the car's built in head unit.

james d May 14, 2015

It has a built-in inline coil crossover. So you wont have to buy a separate one, unless you want more options in a physical crossover.

matthew May 14, 2015

It does come with the crossover

david May 14, 2015

While the included Metra 72-6514 harness is nice for the woofers, what about the tweeters? They do not take the same harness.

jack Apr 06, 2015

1 answer

kristina Apr 07, 2015 (Staff)

How do I install this into my vehicle myself? What parts don't ckme with the installation kit that I will need? Where can I get the parts that don't come with it? Will it work in my car? 2009 Nissan Altima coupe no Bose system

nafez Dec 02, 2014

1 answer

kristina Dec 03, 2014 (Staff)

How did everyone mount the inline crossovers on the tweeter wire? Did you all just let it hang? I don't see a good way to attach this to anything.

alyssa Mar 08, 2014

9 answers

I just let it lie in-line with the wire path.

charles g Mar 10, 2014

What I did was put the crossover right on top of the plastic speaker adapter and actually used tape. Not the best solution, but I was more worried about getting it to stay there until I got the door panel back on. No issues after that.

matthew Mar 10, 2014

ROLL UP AND TIE WRAP

barry Mar 10, 2014

I actually sent mine back as I got a different component set, but best is to call technical. They really do know their stuff.

alan Mar 09, 2014

I actually had some leftover strips of DynaMat from my install on the car. Kinda just glued the crossovers down using the DynaMat strips if that helps.

david r Mar 09, 2014

A simple solution is to use two nylon wire ties.

william Mar 09, 2014

Hot glue or tape to side of speaker mount.I hot glued them to the door speaker bracket on side of it so it didn't interfere with anything inside door and twist tie extra wire from crossover.

michelle Mar 09, 2014

I just let it hang in the door

michael Mar 09, 2014

Don't let them just hang this well cause stress on your wires and over a short time the wires well brake I used some plastic zip ties to hold in place. I used longer ones to reach and cut off the extra. Not sure what vehicle your installing them in but make sure you have everything secure in your door panels other wise it well rattle and make noise and then you'll be doing it all over again I hope this helps good luck and great choice in speakers I have mine in a 2001 GMC and they sound great.

bruce Mar 09, 2014

Will a Headunit with a built in amp be enough power for these speakers? I would rather not have to buy an amp as well. The headunit i'm thinking of getting has the following output: RMS: 14 watts Peak: 50 watts

matt Feb 25, 2014

1 answer

Thanks for your question. For information on built in amp vs. purchasing an amp 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.

kristina Feb 26, 2014 (Staff)

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