Rockford Fosgate Punch P1653 6.5-Inch Full Range 3-Way Speakers Review

I have owned a 1997 Saturn SW2 wagon since it was new. I listen to audio mp3's in the car a lot. Lately my old speakers (factory installed 6-1/2" (6.5") diameter) were starting to crackle. I listened to numerous speakers at Bestbuy and I felt the Rockford Fosgate P1653's were clearer than the others.I had no preference for any brand and was just listening for accurate sound.

Installation:
The most difficult part is the installation. I went to youtube and a user named Richpin made a video to remove the inner front panels on my Saturn and that let me move forward with confidence. The plug ends were different so I had to cut off my factory plugs and use a Multimeter to determine which wire was Positive (+) and Negative (-). The speakers did not fit exactly like my factory ones and required drilling different screw holes etc. I did NOT use the RF speaker grill covers because I don't want to attract thieves attention.

Sound Quality:
I installed one speaker then played the stereo my moving the balance left and right to compare. I was surprised that there was not that much of a difference. The main difference these speakers produce much more bass and the tweeters / high sounds are much clearer, voice quality for listening to audio is excellent. I found it helps to turn my treble up all the way to improve high sounds.The speakers almost never seem harsh the way other speakers can get. Part of the issue is the speakers are located near my feet in the front car doors - not optimal. When I open one card door in the garage the sound quality improves.

The other difference is power; these speakers can handle 60 watts RMS continuously, while my old factory speakers probably can't handle much over 30w.

These speakers sound great at low volume where I listen most of the time and they handle much higher volumes without distorting. If you like clear sound and surprising bass in a 6.5" round form factor (size) these are probably the best speakers out. However, don't' forget that once installed the different front one speaker to another is fairly small.

Beware, after installing these my back speakers sound so bad that I feel I must replace them next.


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Product Description:
Fanatics that need a great sounding speaker to replace factory installed garbage will certainly benefit from this Punch series full-range speaker. The P1653 offers a Flex Fit basket to ensure compatibility with odd shaped factory speaker locations and an ICC (Integrated Concealed Crossover), eliminating the need to mount any black boxes.

The Rockford Fosgate Punch Series

Whether you're looking for a full on component speaker system or a simple pair of coaxes to upgrade your OEM system, Punch speakers will make your ride sound sweet. With 15 models to choose from, Rockford's got one in your size and price range!

P1653 Features

Speaker Construction

Butyl rubber surround
Mineral-filled & polypropylene injection molded cone
PEI dome tweeter

ICC Crossover
The ICC (Integrated Concealed Crossover) decreases and simplifies installation time by concealing (hiding) the passive crossover (capacitor).
Flex Fit Basket
The Flex Fit frame utilizes slots (where feasible) instead of single screw sized holes. This allows slight adjustment of the speaker when mounted.
Multi-OEM Adapter
The Multi-OEM Adapter plate allows round component or full-range speakers to fit in certain OEM openings. This allows the speaker the capacity to fit more vehicles
VAST Surround
The Vertical Attach Surround Technique significantly increases a speaker's effective radiating cone area without complicated installation issues. The result provides up to 25% more effective radiating cone area for the same model speaker.
A triaxial configuration for greater musical clarity.
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P1653 Specifications

Configuration: 3-Way Full-Range Midrange Diameter: 6.5" Midrange Depth: 2.17" Tweeter Diameter: n/a Tweeter Depth: n/a Frequency Response: 60Hz - 24kHz Power Handling: 60 Watts RMS
120 Watts Max Crossover: n/a - tweeter has built-in crossover Sensitivity: 89dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Grilles Included: Yes Mounting Hardware: Yes
Includes 5"x7" & 6"x9" adapter plate

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 Punch P1653 6.5-Inch Full Range 3-Way Speakers (Pair), Mounting Hardware, User's Manual

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