Rockford Fosgate Prime R1693 6x9-Inch Full Range 3 Way Speakers Review

These are among the least expensive speakers I have purchased, and are a great bang for the buck. I currently have them installed in an FJ40 (no interior sound deadening materials whatsoever) in 6x9 boxes, connected to a Kicker 08ZX100.2 amp @ 50watts x 2. The sound quality is great for no sub. I do not like to advertise that I have aftermarket sound equipment in the vehicle, so I did not really want explosive, loud bass. These sound tight and sharp. I may add a subwoofer later , but at this time I am very happy with the rich vocals and clear highs these produce. Granted, they are not up there with Focal Audio, or even Kenwood Excelon's, but for $50-$70, you really get your money's worth out of them. I will post an updated review at a later time if the foam surrounds wear out sooner than expected. Normally, I only get butyl rubber surrounds, but at the price, I will not complain.

Other speakers I currently have are:
Kenwood KFC-1662s - cheap and easy to find. Stock replacements for those not interested in "HiFi".
Kenwood KDC-X692 - More expensive than these, and worth it. At more than twice the price of the Rockford's, you can expect a lot, and these deliver. Seem to have much more bass when used full range, with or without an amp.
Infinity Reference 5022 - Good stock upgrades, purchased two pairs for $100 when on sale. They are in my daily driver. They sound clear and tight, but seem to be missing a few mid-range frequencies. I have to turn them up kind up loud to hear vocals clearly. Not much bass, but for 5.25", I shouldn't complain since I have a small sub to help them out.

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Product Description:
These 6-by-9-inch Prime full-range speakers offer Rockford Fosgate sound quality at a fantastic value. Perfect for replacing factory speakers, they feature Mica injected polypropylene cones and a mylar balanced dome tweeter. Includes grilles so they look as good as they sound.

The Rockford Fosgate Prime Series

A new generation of performance geared toward the "novice" car audio enthusiast, the Prime series full-range and component speakers feature legendary Rockford Fosgate sound quality while fitting into any budget.

R1693 Features

Mica Injected Polypropylene Cone With Rubber Surround

Adds strength and rigidity
Provides resiliency against high power output
Full bodied sound

18 AWG Stamped Steel Frame

Textured abrasion resistant powder coated finish
Direct OEM mounting applications
Shallow mounting depth

1/2-Inch Mylar Balanced Dome Tweeter

Lightweight mylar combines high sensitivity and smooth extended frequency response
Ensures low distortion
Provides an open sound stage

Factory replacement speaker delivering authentic Rockford Fosgate sound.
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R1693 Specifications

Configuration: 3-Way Full-Range Midrange Diameter: 6"x9" Midrange Depth: 2.85" (72.40cm) Tweeter Diameter: 0.5" Tweeter Depth: n/a Frequency Response: 48Hz - 22kHz Power Handling: 60 Watts RMS
120 Watts Max Crossover: Tweeter High-Pass (HP): 6dB Sensitivity: 89dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Grilles Included: Yes Mounting Hardware: Yes

Thirty Years of Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Fosgate products have been designed and engineered in Tempe, Arizona since the beginning. Rockford's 30 year reputation is grounded in engineering and manufacturing some of the finest audio products in the world. The company's no-compromise approach has yielded patented iconic products such as the Punch EQ, Punch 45 amplifier and the 3Sixty integrated signal processor. Today, Rockford's new products push the performance envelope even further. Each new product is a step forward--they sound bigger, they play louder, and run longer. Rockford never settles for "good enough."
The 2010 product line represents the company's core philosophy. Rockfords new amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers have raised the bar on the competition.

What's in the Box

Rockford Fosgate Prime R1693 6x9-Inch Full Range 3 Way Speakers, Trim Rings, Mounting Hardware, User's Manual

Want a Little Extra?

For those willing to invest a bit more, Rockford also offers the Punch Series P1664C and Power Series T1693 6-by-9-inch full-range speakers.

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