Cerwin-Vega XED650C 6.5" 2-Way Component Speakers

The Cerwin-Vega XED650C is a 6.5-inch, 2-way component speaker system designed to replace factory door or rear-deck speakers with separately mounted woofers and tweeters. Its component layout lets the midrange drivers and high-frequency drivers be positioned independently, helping accommodate more customized vehicle installations. This set is intended for wired car-audio systems and uses external passive crossover networks.

For drivers seeking a practical front-stage upgrade, the XED650C combines 6.5-inch curvilinear polypropylene midrange woofers with separate balanced metal dome tweeters. The separate tweeters can be flush or surface mounted, allowing installation locations such as dash, door, or rear-deck panels when vehicle space permits. This flexibility can be useful when replacing a coaxial setup with a component system.

The system is rated for 30 watts RMS and 300 watts maximum power handling, with a 4-ohm impedance and 93 dB sensitivity. Its published frequency response is 60 Hz to 18 kHz. These specifications make it suitable for use with compatible factory or aftermarket amplified speaker outputs, provided the system is wired through the included crossovers.

The woofers use curvilinear polypropylene cones, butyl rubber surrounds, linear woven treated red spiders, and black-coated stamped-steel baskets. These materials support a conventional mobile-audio speaker design focused on everyday in-vehicle use. The balanced metal dome tweeters handle the high-frequency portion of the system through the external crossover network.

The XED650C is supplied as a component set with two woofers, two tweeters, crossover networks, grilles, and mounting hardware. It can serve as a direct component-system replacement where the vehicle has adequate mounting space, or as part of a broader audio upgrade that includes an aftermarket amplifier, sound treatment, and vehicle-specific mounting adapters. Verify vehicle fitment, mounting clearance, and wiring requirements before installation.

Key Features

• 2-Way Component Design: Separates the woofers and tweeters for flexible placement.
• 6.5-Inch Woofers: Sized for many common car-speaker upgrade locations.
• External Crossovers: Direct frequencies to the appropriate woofer or tweeter.
• Polypropylene Cones: Curvilinear woofer cones support midrange and mid-bass reproduction.
• Butyl Rubber Surrounds: Provide a durable flexible edge around each woofer cone.
• Metal Dome Tweeters: Separate balanced dome tweeters reproduce high-frequency detail.

Design & Installation

The XED650C woofers use black-coated stamped-steel baskets with curvilinear polypropylene cones, butyl rubber surrounds, and linear woven treated red spiders. Separate balanced metal dome tweeters are used with high-grade external passive crossover networks. Grilles and mounting hardware are included with the set.

Confirm the vehicle has room for the 4.96-inch woofer cutout and 2.2-inch mounting depth before ordering. The manual specifies wiring the amplifier or head-unit speaker output to each crossover's AMP input, then connecting MID to the woofer and TWT to the tweeter with correct polarity. For flush-mounted tweeters, the manual calls for a 1.75-inch opening and at least 1 inch of clearance behind the panel; mount crossovers in a protected, well-ventilated location away from moisture.