Alpine S2-S65C - Next-Generation S-Series 6.5" Component Speaker Set

Let me start off by saying I have been running a set of Alpine R-S65C.2, in the front and a set of Alpine R-S65.2, in the rear with an R type 4 chanel amp for the last 5 years. I have been running these with not problems professional tuned crisp and clear sound. I felt like something was missing with the rear speakers. They sound clear but did not feel the back like the front ones did. So I came to the conclusion that it had to be the coaxial speakers. I try to get an other set of Alpine R-S65C.2, but they are discontinued and if you can find them they want almost double what I paid for them. So I came across these which cost what I had originally paid for the Alpine R-S65C.2, and decided to give them a try. Let me tell you that the Alpine S-S65C.2, can keep up with Alpine R-S65C.2, I can tell a little bit of a difference but that because I have been using Alpine products over 20+ years. They are not as clear as the R-type but the difference is so small that it's not noticeable when they are playing together. They do the job that I was looking for to fill the back with sound just like the ones in the front. Last thing. worked of advice always prioritizing component speakers over coaxial speakers they just fill the car with more sound.

These speakers have seriously amazing clarity and volume when driven by a 50W+ RMS amp with a high pass filter. Be aware that these will not sound good when driven by a stock radio; they will lack bass and sound flat. These aren't designed to play low bass frequencies well, but in an amplified setup with a subwoofer they will shine.

El cambio es del cielo a la tierra, me fascinó la calidad de sonido que le proporciona a la camioneta, sin complejidad al instalar

Due to human error, the tweeters were messed up during installation. But the door speakers sound phenomenal. A definite upgrade from the speakers that were in there

Sounds great love them the music comes to life great bass and crisp installed in a 2019 ranger all stock unit no amp and still kicks out great sound buy some

Purchased these to upgrade my 03 Silverado from stock (not Bose) system. Installed a new kenwood head unit and plugged these bad boys in with baffles and…..these sound worse than the stock speakers. I want to return these but I had to cut the harness because the spade fitting snapped on the tweeter harness. I know alpine is a good brand so I’m assuming these must not be true alpines or I got the ones made on Friday at 4:55pm. I get distortion at mid level volume with raw signal. Bass depth is zero, but maybe that’s how these speakers are tuned? Avoid these unless you want expensive paper weights.

Very nice, very quality, great sound, love the tweeters the most.

This is absolutely worth getting. I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews to decide on these. For those who are replacing stock door speakers in a 2019 to 2023 RAV4 with a stock head unit this is an excellent choice. These speakers are "component'. The mid woofer is separate from the tweeter. So I only used the woofer as I had already replaced my dash speakers with 3 1'2" JBL's, which was another amazing decision. The original stock door speaker did have good bass but it was not as clear nor did they hit as good as the Alpine. The Alpine is a cleaner bass with clearer sound. And once they go through a "break in period" they will sound more amazing. I cannot comment on the performance of the Alpine tweeters but I'm sure they will also perform very well. I did a lot of research to arrive on my decision to get these Alpine component speakers. I also tested several other 6 1/2" coax speakers (Pioneer, Kicker and Kenwood) but they were coax speaker with the tweeter built all into one and they sounded dreadful. They sounded like there was no bass coming from them and too much treble. So I decided to go with the component style. I do not have an amp in my vehicle but just know these speakers are designed for using with or without an amp. This component set does not come with face covers for the woofers. I knew that before I purchased them but I also knew I didn't need the covers. The tweeters come with mounting hardware, foam and wiring. There are instructions, diagrams and a template printed directly on the back of the box itself which is convenient. I love the sound I'm getting now and I'm so glad I got these. I'm really not sure if I want to replace my rear door speakers because everything sounds great now. We'll see.