Many of our clients at Sound Depot and Performance who want to improve the sound of their audio systems drive Toyota and GM vehicles. When it comes to upgrading the speakers in these vehicles, most people use a 6 1/2 inch speaker. We have something that works much better: the Kenwood eXcelon KFC-X183C oversized 7-inch coaxial speaker. Let’s look at a few reasons why this is one of our more popular upgrade speakers.
Bigger Size, Bigger Sound
If you compare the cone area of a 7-inch speaker to that of a 6 1/2 inch, there is a difference of 28%. That is more than just significant; it’s awesome!
What are the benefits of having a larger speaker? For a given amount of power, a larger speaker can move more air. More air movement means it plays louder with the same amount of power. The extra cone size adds a little bit of weight that helps the speaker produce more bass.
The result is excellent efficiency and more low-frequency output for a given amount of power. These speakers sound excellent when connected to a factory head unit. If you want even more from them, we can power these with an amplifier and really bring them to life.
Quality Design For Superior Sound
The Kenwood KFC-X183C feature an injection molded carbon impregnated Polypropylene woofer cone. The carbon adds damping and strength to the cone for tighter bass and smoother midrange response. A butyl rubber surround aids cone damping and will provide years of reliable performance. The KFC-X183C features a 1-inch silk dome tweeter for detailed, high-frequency response.
Fitting The Odd Shapes
The KFC-X183C includes two different mounting adapter plates. One set is designed to allow the speakers to fit in the factory 6×9 inch openings in Dodge and Ram trucks. The other adapter is unique. It has a variety of breakaway components that let these speakers be used with several different GMC, Chevrolet and Toyota vehicles. Kenwood supplies foam tape that can be used to help seal the mounting plates against the vehicle doors. Four pieces of gasket foam seal the front side of the speaker against the door panel.
Pair It With Sound Damping For Better Sound And Increased Comfort
If you are looking for the ultimate upgrade, we can apply a layer of sound-damping material to your door. When applied to the interior door skin, damping materials prevent any sound that comes from the back of the speaker from canceling with the front. The result is dramatically improved sound quality.
Come Check Out The Kenwood eXcelon KFC-X183C Today!
If you are in the Gainesville, Florida, area, drop into Sound Depot and Performance. We’d be happy to show you the KFC-X183C speakers, or any of the other Kenwood eXcelon speakers we carry. As always, we can provide a no-obligation quote on any upgrade you want for your car or truck. For more information on any of our products or services, give us a call. You can Contact Us Here.
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