Sony XS-GT1625A (XS-GT1625)

I purchased 2 pair of these speakers to replace the paper whizzer cone factory speakers in my 1990 motorhome. They were a great improvement over the stock speakers, which I expected. What I didn't expect from such an inexpensive speaker, was just how good they sound. They are quite clear and produce a nice, open, soundstage - quite a shock considering the price I paid. Highs and midranges are good and clear, and even the bass is better than expected. I'm running these un-amped with a newer Jensen head unit. These speakers are perfect for what I'm using them for - Nice tunes while sightseeing the country. Installation was super easy with the multi-fit mounting holes. I couldn't be happier.

For perspective, I've installed aftermarket sound systems in all my vehicles for the past 35 years - some quite expensive, so to be impressed by $30 a pair speakers was quite a surprise for me. I wasn't expecting much, just wanted an "improvement". I got nice sound for little $$$!

I gave the "Durability rating" a 3, not because there was a problem, but because I've only owned them 2 weeks and couldn't leave this field blank.

These guys are running off my 17 by 4 watt RMS Head unit, and sound great. The highs and mids are quite clear, and after a week or so, the low end really began to become present. They won\'t rattle the door panels, but the sound is rich and dull. They also have a tweeter housing that\'s flush with the surround, so mounting them in certain OEM locations is really easy. They also have a nice heavy feeling to them, which makes them (at least to me) feel they are of a higher quality than the price would let on. Highly recommend them if you want to get a fairly sensitive budget speaker.

I had two of these installed in my car, but returned them thinking I could find something better. I wish I hadn\'t. As I tried other speakers, I realized that these played with more high-end clarity and better low-end response then some speakers that cost twice as much. The had a nice, heavy feeling to them, and even the cloth surround felt better than most. I loved the flush height of the tweeter housing - it makes installation in tight places a snap. Give them a week or so of playing, and they will break in and have a nice full sound. I was running them off a 17 by 4 RMS Sony H/U. Not amped.