Speaker Buyer's Guide - 2011

Cadence Sound

ZRS Series

The ZRS series of component and coaxial speaker systems are the affordable solution for the autosound enthusiast seeking a high performance speaker system with rich well-balanced sound, excellent tonal characteristics, and incredible detail with high output levels. Competition level sound quality, high output and reliability were the goals for the ZRS series of component and coaxial speaker systems.

For more visit www.cadencesound.com or call (800) 477-2328

MB Quart

QS216

Phoenix Gold

Ti-Series Ti65CS Component Set

The Phoenix Gold Ti65CS is designed specifically to complement the company’s Ti-Series amplifiers and subwoofers, the Ti65CS set consists of two slick looking 25mm silk dome tweeters; two 6.5-inch speakers with aluminum-plated polypropylene cones, interwoven tinsel leads and anti-resonant cast baskets, and an 18dB external crossover module with tweeter level adjustment.

For more visit www.phoenixgold.com and in Canada www.gentec-intl.com

JL Audio

C5-653

The JL Audio C5-653 system incorporates 6.5-inch (165mm) woofer with JL Audio’s exclusive DMA-optimized motors and patented Elevated Frame Cooling technologies. Midbass capability is outstanding thanks to DMA and critically engineered suspension designs. The 4-inch (100 mm) mid-range driver is compact, efficient and offers extremely flat, uncolored response.

For more visit www.jlaudio.com and in Canada www.gemsen.com

Kenwood Excelon

KFC-X183C

This model is designed to fit into factory speaker locations ranging from 6 ½ -inch up to 6x9-inch through the use of a multi-application mounting adaptor. The KFC-X183C is a 180mm (approximately 7.1-inch) two-way speaker system with a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter and diamond-array pattern woofer cone. Power handling capability of the KFC-X183C is 80 watts RMS (at 4 ohms), 280 watts peak.

For more visit www.kenwood.com and in Canada www.kenwood.ca

Incriminator Audio

I Series Component Speakers

The new I Series lineup of component speakers from Incriminator Audio offer uncompromised sound at a price everyone can afford. Featuring a 6.5” midrange woofer and a separate 1” silk dome tweeter, the clarity and volume produced by these speakers are uncomparable to anything in their price range.

For more visit www.incriminatoraudio.com

Lightning Audio

6.5” Component Speakers LA-1652-S

Lightning Audio’s LA -1652-S 6.5” component set offers a 6.5” woofer offers an extremely rigid vortex fiber cone supported by a NBR rubber surround. The basket is constructed of die-cast aluminum and the tweeter is a 25mm Teteron soft dome mounted in a removable aluminum trim ring. The included crossover is a “direct coupled” second order supporting -6dB/-3dB/0dB terminals.

For more visit www.lightingaudio.com

American Bass

SQ 6.5

The American Bass SQ 6.5 features a woven carbon fiber cone and is attached to the basket with a butyl rubber surround. Powering the speaker is a 25oz magnet, and the tweeter is cooled with Ferrofluid for linear response and smooth handling. Rated to reproduce frequencies between 55 and 22kHz, the SQ 6.5 is rated to handle 80Wrms and 160Wmax.

For more visit www.americanbassusa.com

Bazooka

MAC6502

The Bazooka MAC6502B is the number one choice when it comes to marine audio. With UV resistant black composite grills, composite speaker baskets, polyurethane rubber woofer surrounds, poly-mica aquamarine woofer cones, and aluminum dome tweeters you are sure to achieve the highest level of performance in any marine system.

For more visit www.bazooka.com and in Canada visit www.trendsinc.com

Hertz

Mille MLK2TW

The MLK 2 TW is a two-way system that can reproduce the complete frequency spectrum with maximum simplicity and versatility. The combination of the ML 280 tweeter, ML 1600 woofer along with the MLCX 2 TW crossover provide the ability to create a custom system in any vehicle. MLK 2 TW recreates a complete, all-encompassing sound with superior timbre accuracy.

For more visit www.hertzaudiovideo.com and in Canada visit www.trendsinc.com

Cerwin-Vega Mobile

H.E.D. (High Energy Design) Series Speakers

Armed with a .75” (19mm) composite dome tweeter and engineered with a special curvilinear cone that provides superior mid-bass and off-axis performance. The new HED (High Energy Design) coaxial speaker models consist of the HED525 (5.25”), HED65 (6.5”), HED57 (5”X7”), and HED69 (6”X9”). The HED65C, a 6.5” component system is also offered in the lineup.

For more visit www.cerwinvegamobile.com

Scosche

EFX C65

EFX C65 features 12dB, 2-way integrated crossovers, reducing bulk.  The C65 convertible component set can be mounted in either a coaxial or component alignment with its separate tweeter for ideal positioning. The C65 loudspeaker set also includes Scosche’s patent pending Universal Backmount Adapter for quick, secure and easy tweeter mounting behind factory panels or A-pillar.

For more visit www.scosche.com

Alpine

SPR-60C Type-R Component 2-Way Speaker

The new SPR-60C use Alpine’s High-Amplitude Multi-Roll (HAMR) technology for clean, high-impact bass performance. The linear drive motor design uses a neodymium magnet and square-wire voice coil for linear motion over a wide excursion range. The swivel ring tweeter enhances detail and output, and focuses sound for the best performance. CEA-2031 compliant ratings are 110Wrms and 330Wpeak.

For more visit www.alpine-usa.com and in Canada www.alpine-canada.com

Polk Audio

DXi Speakers

DXi mobile speakers are tuned to play loud enough to overcome engine noise, with depth and detail that are typically associated with Polk’s most popular home models. Every one of the new models features one order HP and LP filters to reduce distortion to an inaudible minimum, while maximizing each product’s sonic output.

For more visit www.polkaudio.com

PowerBass

Xtreme 3XL-6902x

The newest member of the PowerBass Xtreme family, the 3XL-6902x is a 6x9” two-way speaker featuring a pivoting titanium dome tweeter and Kevlar/Glass Fibre cone.  Boasting a 1.5” voice coil and large Y-35 ferrite magnet, this speaker conservatively rated at 130 watts RMS (260 peak) with a frequency response from 40Hz to 22KHz.  PowerBass backs this speaker with a 3-year warranty when installed by an authorized dealer.

For more visit www.powerbassusa.com

Hifonics

HF Speakers

Hifonics HF Series uses a polypropylene cone material and is engineered with a state of the art speaker design. Coupled with a Neodymium Mylar Soft Dome tweeter is our 360? radial air-cooled motor structure and magnet assembly to handle extreme power. The HF speaker line consists of a 6.5” component, a 6.5” coaxial, and a 6x9” coaxial.

For more visit www.hifonics.com

Memphis Car Audio

MClass Synchronous Speakers

This MClass offering from Memphis Car Audio features synchronous components in a proprietary design that allows maximum flexibility for performance. The tweeter can either install nested (on the same axis as the midrange speaker) or detached and mounted separately.

For more visit www.memphiscaraudio.com

FLI

Underground Speakers

FLI Underground Audio aim to combine a fresh contemporary image and cutting edge audio speaker technology to create products that give exceptional value for the money. Engineered by the UK’s Number 1 Car Audio Brand VIBE Audio, the latest range of FLI Underground speakers feature a clean aesthetic design, high quality futuristic detailing and great audio performance.

For more visit www.fliaudio.co.uk or www.metraonline.com

Audiobahn

AS Full Range Speakers

The new Audiobahn AS series of speakers frequency responses ranging from 50Hz to 20k Hz and sensitivity from 94dB to 95dB. The full-range, all-in-one sound gives the impression that you’re sitting inside a live concert venue! Depending on the size and model of the full range speaker select varies from 60 to 200 Wrms.

For more visit www.audiobahn.com

VIBE

3D Speakers

VIBE Space 3D speakers aim to be the pinnacle of in-car audiophile quality sound. The Space 3D is a truly unique 3-way speaker package with a wide range of fitment options. The tweeter and midrange can be mounted separately, or stacked on top of one another to deliver a 3D 360° diffused sound.

For more visit www.vibecaraudio.com or www.metraonline.com

Boom Mat

Speaker Baffles

Boom Mat Speaker Baffles are made from a high tech closed cell Polyethylene which encases the speaker to seal out dirt and moisture while providing a protective shell. They also maximize the speaker performance by isolating the correct frequency response while damping reverberation distortion in a vehicles body work and panels.

For more visit www.designengineering.com or call 800-264-9472

AUDISON

VOCE Speakers

Originating directly from the experience of the outstanding, and uber expensive, AUDISON Thesis line, the Voce components and coaxial take the in-car listening experience to a new level of excellence. Innovative and advanced design, reference performance; the synthesis of a solid know-how employed in car audio reproduction.

For more call 877-567-3030 or visit www.elettromedia-usa.com

Earthquake Sound

TNT 2-Way Coaxial

Earthquake Sound is proud to announce that the TNT Coaxial series has been expanded to feature 2-way speakers in 4 affordable models. Available in 4 install-convenient sizes (4 x 6 inch, 5 ¼ inch, 5 x 7 inch and 6 ½ inch), these speakers can replace factory speakers in a snap.

For more visit www.earthquakesound.com

SONY Xplod™ GTR series

XS-GTR1720S

Experience lifelike sound quality without emptying your wallet with the Xplod™ GTR series speakers by Sony. Running through the integrated precision 2-way crossovers, Mica Reinforced Cellular fiber (MRC) woofers deliver responsive bass notes while the adjustable angle aluminum tweeters let you optimize speaker performance for clear highs.

For more visit www.sony.com/xplod In Canada visit www.sony.ca/xplod

Crossfire

XS-M Series LOUDspeakers

The new XS-M Series LOUDspeakers, with the emphasis on “LOUD” there will be no doubt that they can. With the popularity of “BIG BASS” vehicles hitting the streets and competition lanes, you need a LOUDspeaker designed to withstand the harsh environment of an SPL or BIG BASS type vehicle.

For more visit www.crossfirecaraudio.com

Soundstream

RF3.6C

European influenced 3-Way component set re-introduces Soundstream as a serious contender in autosound competition arenas. The 6.5” midbass uses a Kevlar reinforced pulp paper cone with a foam backing. The unique 2.5” midrange uses an aluminum cone and dust cap. It’s only 1.5” deep, so it will fit in virtually any dash top or a-pillar location.

For more visit www.soundstream.com

Boston Acoustics

SE65

The SE65 and all models in the series provide a wide array of drop-in installation options for popular OEM sizes focusing on efficiency and great sound using your existing radio or small amplifier power. The SE65 features the Boston’s proprietary CATB™ Technology (Contoured Asymmetrical Tweeter Baffle), which delivers smoother extension and consistent response both on- and off-axis with a 20% improvement in off-axis response.

For more visit www.bostonacoustics.com and in Canada www.bostonacoustics.ca

MTX

TX Separates

MTX TX full range separate speaker systems are designed to improve the full range sound of any audio system, The 25mm soft dome tweeter can be mounted in three positions based on install type and listener preference. The included crossover also allows for a -3dB tweeter adjustment for system tuning. For more visit www.mtx.com

Planet Audio

PLPC8.4

The PLPC8.4 mid bass (6, and 8 inch… 4 and 8 Ohm), has a “Pro” quality pressed paper cone with accordion surround, and a super compression tweeters all anchored in a rigid aluminum diecast frame. This combo will allow the natural acoustics of any original recording environment to shine through.

For more visit www.planetaudiousa.com

Addictive Audio

Elite Components

The Elite Components were designed to meet the listening needs and preferences of the consumer while maintaining a design the can perform under tough acoustic conditions. Our resin treated TIGHTWEAVE© woven black kevlar cone, the high grade metalized polypropylene capacitors and pcb used in the crossovers, and your choice in tweeter diaphragm size and material.

For more visit www.AddictiveAudioInc.com