I installed these CH6530's in my 2004 Scion XB. It did not have the original factory speakers or audio system.
These were purchased to replace a defective "Planet Audio" speaker which was failing due to deterioration of the rubber around the cone and general aging of the speaker. These were installed in the front doors. I also purchased a set of Boss CH4220 for the dashboard speakers as a replacement for some unusual Planet Audio tweeters which seemed to add nothing to the sound quality of the system.
The sound is much "cleaner" now and I like the performance more than the previous setup.
The speakers are powered by a Boss 250W per channel amp. I play it loud but not "blasting". There is a Planet Audio head unit. All items mentioned (except previous sprakers) have been purchased on Amazon.
The door speakers installed well as they were the same size as the existing speakers. An aftermarket "adapter ring" has been installed in the car to replace the OEM mount so instalation went very well. It is unclear as to whether or not these would have installed in the OEM mount which uses 3 mounting screws, but the size is the same as OEM speakers and the Boss speakers have several different possible mounting hole configurations.
The output volume was a bit lower in the Boss speakers but was easily compensated for by turning up the gain on the amp. The new dashboard speakers also helped a lot.
The 4" Ch4220's were mounted in my dashboard. The factory speakers mounted by 2 tabs right and left. The New Boss speakers have mounting tabs that lined up with the existing holes. However it was necessary to bend down the tab that is closest to the windshield. It is easy to make this adjustment. I also bent the 2 side mounts slightly upward to allow the speaker to sit slightly lower in the dash. That us all that was needed.
A final modification that I made was to make some changes to an Audio (midrange/treble) crossover that exists in the system. The previous door speakes were connected to midrange output and the dashboard tweeters to the treble output. Since the new dashboard speakers are "2 ways" I connected them to the midrange, (previously used by the door speakers). (There was essentially no real sound when connected to the treble.) (There was very little with the original tweeters either.) Now I get a good range sound from the dashboard speakers. The door speakers are now connected directly to the amp output (crossover input) which improves the bass response in the door speakers. Again, I like the overall sound better than what I had before.
Keep in mind that everyone has a somewhat different idea of what sounds "best" to them, and there are many variables in equipment they will be connected to. I feel that these speakers are inexpensive, yet they produced a better overall sound system than what I had previously IMHO.
They seem well made but the wiring supplied seems a bit thin. I cut and spliced to the original wiring so I would have the proper fittings to connect to the speakers. They are 2 different sizes so they cant be installed in reverse polarity. MAKE CERTAIN as to which wire is positive and negative, when you hook up (or splice) your wires. You will loose bass response if they are hooked up in reverse polarity and it could damage the speaker as well.
I didnt need the supplied speaker covers as they are covered by existibng OEM covers in the car. Nevertheless the speakers ARE attractive and would look nice with the supplied covers but they lack protection from objects that might damage the speaker cone. Its not fragile however.
In closing,:I hope this helps your decision. Im sure that you can get better sound and quality by spending a lot more money, but these seem very adaquate for price and on that basis I would recommend them as a low cost /decent performance option if you need speakers for your car.
BOSS Audio Systems CH6530 Chaos Series 6.5 Inch Car Door Speakers - 300 Watts (Pair), 3 Way, Full Range, Tweeters, Coaxial, S
4.3
| 16,135 ratingsPrice: 27.99
Last update: 01-04-2025
About this item
Dimensions: 6.6 x 6.6 x 2.4 inches
Impedance: 4 ohms
Mounting Depth: 2.1 inches, Mounting Hole: 5.5 inches
Item Weight: 1.3 Lbs. (pair)
Frequency Response: 100 Hz to 18 KHz
Sensitivity: 90 dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Poly Injection Cone, Rubber Surround, Stamped Basket, 1-1nch Voice Coil
Tweeter: .50-inch piezo, Midrange: 1-inch Polyimide Dome
BOSS Audio Systems provides a powerful 3-year platinum online dealer warranty so long as the purchase is made through Amazon.com. We strongly encourage professional installation of this product to ensure proper and safe functionality
Impedance: 4 ohms
Mounting Depth: 2.1 inches, Mounting Hole: 5.5 inches
Item Weight: 1.3 Lbs. (pair)
Frequency Response: 100 Hz to 18 KHz
Sensitivity: 90 dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Poly Injection Cone, Rubber Surround, Stamped Basket, 1-1nch Voice Coil
Tweeter: .50-inch piezo, Midrange: 1-inch Polyimide Dome
BOSS Audio Systems provides a powerful 3-year platinum online dealer warranty so long as the purchase is made through Amazon.com. We strongly encourage professional installation of this product to ensure proper and safe functionality
Product information
Mounting Type | Car Mount,Coaxial,Door Mount |
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Material | Rubber |
Model Name | CH6530 |
Speaker Type | Coaxial,Tweeter |
Recommended Uses For Product | For automobiles |
Subwoofer Diameter | 6.5 Inches |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Controller Type | Touchpad |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 3.0 |
Color | Red |
Included Components | User's manual |
Product Dimensions | 6.63"D x 6.63"W x 2.38"H |
Item Weight | 2.5 Pounds |
Impedance | 4 Ohm |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Warranty Type | 3 Year Platinum Online Dealer Warranty valid only on products Sold / Shipped by Amazon.com. This offer is not valid on purchases made from third party market place sellers |
Maximum Range | 25 Meters |
Number of Items | 2 |
Control Method | Remote |
Speaker Size | 6.5 Inches |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 90 dB |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Audio Driver Type | Piezoelectric Driver |
Audio Driver Size | 6.5 Inches |
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Connectivity Protocol | Coaxial |
Includes MP3 player? | No |
Specific Uses For Product | personal |
UPC | 791489104913 |
Style | 6.5" Red, 3-Way |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00791489104913 |
Manufacturer | BOSS Audio Systems |
Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
ASIN | B000J1FABY |
Item model number | CH6530 |
Customer Reviews |
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(16,135)
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,793 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1 in Car Coaxial Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Department | Electronics |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | January 3, 2008 |