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JL Audio C5-525

(450W Max) Evolution C5 Series 5.25" 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:


 

 

 

 
  • 5.25" 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: 2.23"
    • Cutout Dimensions: 4.48"
  • 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: 88.5 dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter
  • Frequency Response: 53 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 C5-525 Owner's Manual

This item is currently not eligible for our low price guarantee. This may be due to supply constraints, manufacturer restrictions, or another reason. We're always here to help you get the best price possible so give us a call or email today. Our experts will do their best to build the system that works for you within the rules.

Specifications & Details


Speaker Specifications
Series
C5 Series
Priced Per
Pair
Speaker Size
5-1/4"
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
88.5 dB
Frequency Response
53 - 25,000 Hz
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohms
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
2.23"
Cutout Dimensions
4.48"
Number of Speakers
2 Woofers + 2 Tweeters
General specifications
Marine Certified
No
Hi-Res Certified
No
Color
Black
Speaker Grilles
Yes
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Speakers
Speakers (2)
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:

C5-525

Weight:

6.00lbs

Internal SKU:

c5525

Internal Product ID:

15050

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Durability
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Features
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Design
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Would Buy Again!

These speakers are excellent; very crisp highs, just enough midbass to keep you interested, and they are built with quality materials that will last.

I bought these to get just out of the entry level sets, but didn't want to pay big for the higher end speakers.

I am no audiophile, but these speakers bring music to life. I had a factory Bose system that these replaced, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. I also will no longer be using MP3 320 bit rate music with this system... They definitely bring out the imperfections of your source.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase, and Sonic is the only place I go for my mobile electronics needs.

Thanks again!

By Anthony on April 17, 2011

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best price

great price on an exceptional product

By gregory on April 16, 2009

24

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Porsche 911 993 w/ HiFi option install

The 130mm mid-woofer's frame architecture is shared with that used in 993s HiFi spkr option making a direct fit into the Transmission Line aligned bass reflex door mounted HiFi enclosures. The C5 soft dome tweeters also can be installed into the original curved door mounted tweeter pods, but a small amount of creativity is needed. The superb performance of the Jl Audio enhanced Porsche OEM HiFI option being run by the OEM Radio and Nokia amp will astound you. Install the XO supplied in the kit and bypass the crummy OEM mid-range of the HiFi option. An excellent Audio Upgrade awaits! You'll thank me.

By Ghee Buttersnaps on December 14, 2011

19

found this helpful.

wow JL Audio speakers sound insanely Good!

these components sound amazing. if you are thinking of buying these but are not sure if you should, please take my advice and buy them. they sound incredible! the bass on the midrange is very strong and the tweeter just gives it that perfect clarity. when listening to Acoustic music like the Eagles song Hotel California the guitar sounds as if you were having a private concert, i also listen to creed and even their music sounds insanely good. i tested these components with Bass Head music, for those of you who like to compete you guys know how low the hertz can get on low bass music. well these components have been able to hit good low hertz with out distortion and even make my door mirrors flex. the bad is the cost of these speakers are pretty high but worth every penny, thats pretty much all the bad i have to say. the crossover is a good size its big but not that big. they can be hidden under the carpet in the front by your gas and brake pedal so no one can see what you have just hear the sound Quality. i have owned these JL Audio components for about 7 months and dont regret buying them. i love them a lot and i will never go back to the old brand i used to use for years.

By JOSE L on August 15, 2012

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