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JL Audio C5-650

(450W Max) Evolution C5 Series 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker System

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• Peak Power: 225W per channel
• RMS Power: 75W per channel
• Mineral Filled Polypropylene Cone
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Silk Dome Tweeter
• Cast Alloy Frame
• Elevated Frame Cooling
• 4 ohms

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Product Highlights


• Peak Power: 225W per channel
• RMS Power: 75W per channel
• Mineral Filled Polypropylene Cone
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Silk Dome Tweeter
• Cast Alloy Frame
• Elevated Frame Cooling
• 4 ohms

Description


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JL Audio Evolution C5 Series Component Speaker System

Evolution™ C5 is a serious product, engineered by JL Audio to meet the demands of the toughest acoustic and environmental conditions in the high-fidelity world. It is not about cute buzzwords or the exotic material of the month... it's all about making your music come alive with realism and excitement. C5 woofers and tweeters are precision-built in Germany alongside JL's flagship ZR components, incorporating their exclusive DMA-optimized motor and patented Elevated Frame Cooling technologies. Particular emphasis has been placed on off-axis response and dynamic stability which might not be that important during a five minute evaluation on a demo board, but makes all the difference when installed in your car. The system is comprised of high-end silk dome tweeters, die-cast alloy baskets, and renowned Kurt Müller designed cones and suspensions. In addition, C5 crossover networks are compact and built with premium component parts, including Mylar capacitors and segmented air-core inductors. Four levels of tweeter attenuation are provided, as well as three levels of mid-range presence adjustment, for twelve possible voicing combinations! The combination of these components provide smooth and transparent audio for the true Audiophile!

Silk Dome Tweeter

JL Audio C5 tweeters incorporate silk dome diaphragms to deliver smooth high-frequency transitions, on and off-axis. Silk is a natural material with inherently good characteristics as a tweeter diaphragm. In addition to being very light in weight, silk exhibits excellent damping properties, which reduces ringing and resonances in the tweeter's passband, leading to a smooth, pleasing high-frequency character free from unnatural sibilance or exaggerated brightness. This is why a Silk Dome Tweeter is preferred by many audiophiles for its overall balance. The small size of the tweeter minimizes tweeter protrusion, allowing it to easily fit behind most factory speaker grilles.


Unparalleled Build and Precision

DMA is JL Audio's proprietary Dynamic Motor Analysis system and is aimed at improving dynamic motor behavior. As a result of DMA optimization, Evolution C5 motors remain linear in motor force over an extreme range of excursion and also maintain a highly stable fixed magnetic field in the gap over a wide power range. This leads to vastly reduced distortion and faithfully reproduced transients... or put simply: tight, clean, articulate low end. In addition, JL Audio turns to their partners at Germany's Dr. Kurt Müller & Co. for critical cone and suspension elements that provide unparalleled woofer performance.


Product Features:


 

 

 

 
  • 6.5" Evolution C5 Series 2-way Component Car Speakers
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 450 watts per set / 225 watts per channel
    • RMS: 150 watts per set / 75 watts per channel
  • Recommended Power Range: 25 - 150 watts per channel
  • Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Cone
  • Butyl Rubber Surround
  • Cast Alloy Frame/Basket
  • Elevated Frame Cooling
  • Ferrite Woofer Magnet
  • 1.00" Voice Coil on Kapton Former
  • Low-Profile, Symmetrical Roll Spider
  • Dynamic Motor Analysis (DMA) Optimized Motor
  • 0.75" Silk Soft Dome Tweeter
  • Ferrofluid Cooling/Damping Neodymium Tweeter Magnet
  • 2-way Crossover Network w/ 2nd Order Low-Pass and 2nd Order High-Pass Circuit
  • Premium Mylar Capacitors w/ Air-Core Inductors
  • 4-Position Adjustable Tweeter Output Level
  • 3-position Mid-range Presence Control
  • Polyswitch Tweeter Protection
  • Black Steel Mesh Grille with An Electroformed JL Audio Logo Included
  • Woofer Dimensions:
    • Top-mount depth: 2.54"
    • Cutout Dimensions: 5.56"
  • Tweeter Dimensions: (Flush Mount)
    • Top-mount depth: 0.56"
    • Cutout Dimensions: 1.50"
  • Crossover Dimensions:
    • Width: 3.36"
    • Height: 1.44"
    • Depth: 4.72"
  • Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm
  • Efficiency: 89.5 dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter
  • Frequency Response: 48 Hz - 25 KHz ± 3 dB
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Priced Per Complete Component System: 2 midwoofers, 2 tweeters and 2 crossover networks.

Check out the JL Audio C5-650 Owner's Manual

Product history:

JL Audio C5-650 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
JL Audio XR650-CSI thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JL Audio C5-650)

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Specifications & Details


Speaker Specifications
Series
C5 Series
Priced Per
Pair
Speaker Size
6-1/2"
Design
2-way Component System
Tweeter Design
Dome
Tweeter Size
3/4"
Tweeter Composition
Silk
Woofer Composition
Mineral-Filled Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
Butyl Rubber
Peak Power Handling
225 watts
RMS Power Handling
75 watts
Sensitivity
89.5 dB
Frequency Response
48 - 25,000 Hz
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohms
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
2.54"
Cutout Dimensions
5.56"
Number of Speakers
2 Woofers + 2 Tweeters
General specifications
Marine Certified
No
Color
Black
Speaker Grilles
Yes
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Speakers
Speakers (2)
Grilles (2, attached)
Tweeters (2)
Crossover networks (2)
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

C5-650

Weight:

7.00lbs

Internal SKU:

c5650

Internal Product ID:

10344

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Durability
5
Value
4.7
Features
4.8
Design
4.9
Usability
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JL C5 gets an A+

Very impressed at the sound quality of these. Mounted in a 96 4Runner, stock location woofer and tweeter. Made semi custom mount to flush mount the tweeter so i could use the JL tweeter grill. Fully deadened doors, I think this made a huge improvement in bass response. Tweeter is excellent, never harsh at high volume. Crossed at 90hz, getting 110 rms watts. I have a high quality Boston G5 sub getting 400+ and they blend beautifully. I would certainly recommend these, I was more than impressed at their sound.

By Soundaddict on April 19, 2014

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I Love These Speakers!

First off, I am depth limited by the 2011 Subaru WRX doors, so it ruled a lot of other drivers out of the equation without severe customization. The tweeter dropped right into the stock location with very little effort and the woofer only took a 3/4" spacer to fit in the door. Based on these limitations, I don't think a better set of components exists on the market! Another plus is that I love the way they sound.

By ChrisB on March 14, 2013

41

found this helpful.

love em!!

I installed a pair of these in my 2009 chevy silverado crew cab and all i can say is wow!! i have these in the front and the c2 6.5" components in the back door, and i dont have them running on a good amp right now but im buying the xd 600/6 soon! Doing custom door panels in the front and putting two of these c5s in the door, and put a pair in the back. Clear no distortion, it was hard for me to swicth from the rockford t1 components but these are amazing! The tweeter its self lights up my truck, but im not gonna lie, i need louder!! haha i think that im used to them now i wanna go louder which i am soon. Buy them!!!

By th72 on January 11, 2012

44

found this helpful.

Amazing!!!

My fiancé bought these for me for Christmas and all I can say is WOW! I have them hooked up to JL Audio 300/4 and the sound is so amazing. Amidst all the other music coming through the speakers, the tweeters are able to still make every hit of the snare perfectly audible. (the snare usually gets drowned out by all the other music) The crossover options make fine tuning of the system even better by being able to adjust the presence of the tweeter and mid-woofer individually.

I will be buying a set of the coaxial version of these speakers for my rear doors very soon and would not buy them from anywhere else other than Sonic Electronix.

By Jonboy on December 28, 2011

42

found this helpful.

Sit back and enjoy

I bought theC5-650 for the front doors of my Dodge Durango already haveing tweeters in my doors the product did fit In the rear doors I installed a pair of JL C2-650X powered by a JL XD400/4 amp Behind the third seat installed a JL audio PWM110-WXJX sub Removed the factory radio and installed a Kenwood KDC348-U radio I am 58 years old never write reviews but was so blown away by this system I felt the need to let EVERYONE know what a value and quality sound will do for a person not to forget the service and knowledge from Sonic They had the right answer for all my questons I am happy with my purchase and their willingness to be there at every turn.

By Rock N Roll on November 1, 2011

41

found this helpful.

JL c5 650

I have ran the focal k2 power series probably in 2003. I went to the local shop that always did my installs, they didnt have the c5's hooked up but my guy Greg he told me to trust him. I bought a pair and they ran on a 300/4 for the front and a 300/2 for the rears and its insane, bight, clear, loud, painful. If u like clear loud music, get these speakers. I have only used focal k2 power which were 799.00 a pair. These speakers are insane,,they are easily worth the 599.00 retail tag.

By chevy on September 28, 2011

41

found this helpful.

Good product

I would recommend this product because it is easy to mount in if u know what u are doing and it gives a clear and good sound when everything is done proper

downsides: a little deep design

upsides: great sound, easy to mount

By Steini on November 8, 2012

38

found this helpful.

Amazing

6. Months ago I purchased the jl audio c5 comps for my maxima and wow. Great clarity. Loud. Rich bass. Def. Worth the price tag.

By Konig on June 30, 2009

43

found this helpful.

amazing for the price!

I installed these in a Mini cooper powered by a JL xd400/4. The sq of these is unmatched. The highs are crisp, clear, and powerful and the mids and lows are warm and clean. Perfect speaker for my listening taste.

By Spencer on January 22, 2012

40

found this helpful.

Love JL Audio

I have these speakers paired with the C5-650x and the C2-690tx, all powered by a JL Audio 6-channel amp inside my Honda Ridgeline. I also have a Kicker 10" shallow mount sub with a Kicker amp. I upgraded from Pioneer "A" series speakers, and could not be happier. The JL Audio's put out Crisp, Clean sound. The 6x9's thump so hard, who needs a sub. Ok really, but they are that good.

Sonic Electronix stayed on the phone with me for quite some time helping me out. Their customer service is awesome. When somebody does me right, I become a spokes person for them. I have sent many people their way and will continue to do so.

By Joseph on June 11, 2010

40

found this helpful.

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