Alpine R2-S653 with Speaker Installation Kit

Apparently, one size does not fit all 6.5" speakers...

Unfortunately, I cannot give a review on the product's performance as I was unable to use it in the manner for which it was manufactured due to incompatible size issues. The speakers I have are the CVMPCL6.5 - 6.5" STROKER PRO 200W Midrange Gold Speakers. Pairing these speakers with the NVX XBAF65 Speaker Baffle Ring Kit spawned two issues:

1) The mounting depth for the baffles is 2-5/8" (2.625 inches), whereas the mounting depth for the speakers is 2.930 inches. This minor difference was seemingly insignificant until the second issue reared its ugly head.

2) The width of the baffles is much too small for my speakers. I can't seem to find information on the exact dimensions of the baffles as I have not yet contacted NVX. But the width (diameter) of my speakers is < 5.76 inches. This is obviously too wide for the baffle because the baffle would not go on without a fight. I pulled, tugged, stretched, and strained nearly damaging the speaker. I then decided to make a few modification cuts to the baffle to accommodate the sheer width of the speaker, but the result was a shredded baffle and a traumatized speaker.

Now I'm stuck with three unusable baffles because I bought two pair!

Regarding speaker width, the CVMPCL6.5 - 6.5" STROKER PRO 200W Midrange Gold Speakers have unremovable hardware tabs attached to them that I can only assume are there to somehow protect the speaker leads. They stick out from the speaker basket making it impossible to properly install the baffle and, in turn, causing the magnet to protrude out of the base of the baffle a lot farther than it would have if the baffle were wide enough.

Regarding the attached photos, the unmodified baffle from the first pair was used to demonstrate the issue.

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**** VENDOR RESPONSE ****
The XBAF65 are made for nearly all 6.5" speakers. The Cerwin-Vega pro midrange seem to be the culprit as their depth and basket are atypical.

We will do our best to come out with a new, larger "oversized 6.5" version and name it XBAF675. It will take us some time to tool and come out with it, but hope you enjoy the feedback.

By Matthew on March 3, 2022 Verified purchase

Foam vs Rubber

The best thing about these speaker baffles are the fact that they are rubber vs the easy to find foam. They definitely add a nice level of water resistance with the rubber. Not to mention the sound quality improvement. It's seriously a night and day difference. Trust me, just buy them!

Protect Your Purchase

I like these baffle rings because it gives that added protection for my mid-bass component from any water that may slip through the window sill. It also helps with reducing any unwanted vibration noise. The egg crate foam placed behind the speaker on the inner lining of the door helps absorb waves to add more decrease in vibration.
The silicone-rubber material is going to last a long time and can be easily trimmed for a custom fit.

By SqEarl on January 29, 2020 Verified purchase

But them a must have

I makes sound project forward and also gives piece of mind of some possible water resistance........ A must have for better sound quality

By Wesley on December 21, 2019 Verified purchase

absolutely perfect!

highly recommend for a clean speaker install. helps keep from losing mid-range sound.

By Anonymous on July 29, 2019 Verified purchase

Helps doors

Great baffles to help the high powered door speakers bang

By Anonymous on November 2, 2019 Verified purchase

The best speaker baffles!

Love these baffles! The rubber makes it easy to mount, you could trim them but it wasn't necessary in my case. Love the little foam circle that goes with it! Improves your sound quality for sure! After I installed these baffles, all of the sounds are being directed back into the cab, its definitely louder now and adds a little more midbass.

By Kelly on March 15, 2020 Verified purchase

Work good, good product

they work well. just make sure your on the spot before you stick the foam on because it is sticky.

Five Piece Installer Panel Removal Tool Kit for Car Stereo/Audio (Belva BTK105)

Good for the price, could be better, does what it’s supposed to

Work great.

At the very least these create a really nice seal. The ends do fold so it will clear the door panel.

By Joseph on February 2, 2020 Verified purchase