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Infinity Reference REF-6530cx Reference Series 6-1/2" component speaker system

Item # 108R6530CM

One thing's for sure — our customers love Infinity's Reference Series speakers.

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One thing's for sure — our customers love Infinity's Reference Series speakers.

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About the Infinity Reference REF-6530cx

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Classic components

One thing's for sure — our customers love Infinity's Reference Series speakers. Year after year, car after car, options like this Reference Series REF-6530cx 6-1/2" component speaker system remain a popular choice for replacing factory speakers because of their competitive pricing and superb sound.

Classic components

One thing's for sure — our customers love Infinity's Reference Series speakers. Year after year, car after car, options like this Reference Series REF-6530cx 6-1/2" component speaker system remain a popular choice for replacing factory speakers because of their competitive pricing and superb sound.

Edge-driven dome tweeters

With this component system, you'll gain exceptional clarity and imaging, thanks to separate 3/4" edge-driven textile dome tweeters that subdue any harshness in the high-frequency range. Infinity includes external crossovers that give you push-button tweeter attenuation for a "brightness" quick fix.

Bigger woofers

The Reference Series polypropylene woofer with its durable hi-roll rubber surround ensures you'll enjoy powerful sound every mile you drive. Its oversized cone moves more air than other speakers of similar size, adding plenty of punch to the speaker's impressive performance.

Bring on the power

You can power these speakers with up to 90 watts of RMS power — they'll work well with an external amplifier, but they're also a good match for a factory radio or aftermarket stereo. Plus, these 3-ohm speakers combine with the speaker wire in your vehicle so your car stereo sees actual 4-ohm impedance, so you get a little more volume out of your system.

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Product highlights:

  • Featured in our article: Ten best component car speakers for 2024
  • component speaker system includes 2 woofers, 2 tweeters, and 2 crossovers
  • 6-1/2" Plus One+ polypropylene woofer with hi-roll rubber surround
  • adapter rings included for various speaker openings
  • 3/4" edge-driven textile dome tweeter
  • Starfish™ mounting brackets for easier tweeter installation in factory locations
  • True Four Ohm Impedance technology
    • speaker's 3-ohm impedance combines with speaker wire impedance for a 4-ohm load
    • compatible with virtually all factory or aftermarket car stereos
  • tweeter adjustment circuits (0, +3 dB)
  • handles up to 90 watts RMS (270 watts peak power)
  • frequency response: 53-21,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 93 dB at 2.83 volts
  • woofer mounting depth: 2-1/16"
  • grilles included
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # REF6530CXAM

What's in the box:

  • 2 Woofers
  • 2 Tweeters (each has attached 6" speaker leads)
  • 2 Crossovers
  • 2 Woofer grilles
  • 2 Grille frames
  • 2 Woofer mounting rings
  • 2 Tweeter flush-mount housings
  • 2 Threaded flush-mount adapters
  • 2 Plastic locking nuts
  • 2 Tweeter surface-mount housings
  • 2 Starfish tweeter mounts
  • Eight 1-3/8" Screws
  • Sixteen 1-1/8" Screws
  • 8 Speed clips
  • Six 5/8" Flat head screws
  • 2 Washers
  • 2 Nuts
  • 2 Adhesive backed foam gaskets
  • 2 Infinity logos
  • Instruction manual
  • Template on box

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More details on the Infinity Reference REF-6530cx

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Features & specs

General
Speaker Size 6 1/2
Design 2-way
Tweeter Design 3/4" Edge-Driven Dome
Impedance (Ohms) 3
Tweeter Composition Textile
Woofer Composition Polypropylene
Woofer Surround Rubber
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter) N/A
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts 93
Frequency Response 53 - 21k Hz
Minimum RMS Wattage ---
Maximum RMS Wattage 90
Peak Power Handling (Watts) 270
Top-mount Depth (Inches) 2 1/16
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) N/A
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) 5 1/8
Mounting Height (Inches) 0.494
Frame Width 6.203
Frame Length 6.203
The Infinity Reference REF-6530cx replaces these items:

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Woofers
Tweeters
Crossovers
Specifications

Woofers

Plus One+ Woofer Cones: Each speaker uses a larger cone than other speakers of the same size. This is accomplished by using a unique basket design and hi-roll surround. The Plus One+ design offers greater bass output and an increase in efficiency.

Hi-roll Rubber Surrounds: The hi-roll rubber surrounds allow the woofers a greater range of movement, resulting in longer X-max and more bass output.

Mounting: Without an adapter, the 6530cx woofers fit standard 6¾" applications. Given their required cutout, they will also fit 6½" applications without an adapter, but new screw holes must be drilled. Using the included adapter brackets they can be mounted in a wide variety of 6½" and 6¾" applications, without any modification.

Tweeters

Material: Each tweeter features a ¾" edge-driven textile dome for smooth, accurate highs.

Mounting: The I-Mount tweeter mounting system and Starfish mounting brackets give you several different ways to mount the tweeters:

  • I-Mount: The tweeters can be surface- or flush-mounted with Infinity's innovative I-Mount system:
    • Surface Mount: Surface mounting the tweeters involves screwing the surface-mount cup to the mounting location, then inserting and locking the tweeter into the cup.
    • Flush Mount: Flush mounting is made easy through the use of the threaded flush-mount housing and plastic locking nut. Once a cutout is made, the tweeter is installed in the flush-mount adapter, then into the flush mount housing and inserted into the hole. The large plastic locking nut is threaded onto the adapter (from behind the mounting surface) to hold the complete assembly securely in place. When flush mounted, the tweeters may be angled for optimum response and imaging.
  • Starfish Mounting Brackets: The Starfish mounting brackets allow the tweeters to be installed in factory locations behind the grilles:
    • Bottom Mount: Once the Starfish bracket is trimmed, it is secured to the underside of the grille panel. The tweeter must be inserted into the bracket and locked into place before the bracket is mounted.
    • Surface Mount: Once the Starfish bracket is trimmed, it is screwed to the top of the mounting surface behind the grille panel. Then, the tweeter is inserted into the bracket and locked into place.
    • Flush Mount: There are two sets of tabs to flush mount the tweeter in the Starfish bracket, yielding different mounting dimensions. The upper tabs mount the tweeter completely below the opening and are glued in place. The lower mounting tabs are screwed in place and result in a mounting height just under a half inch. Once the bracket is mounted, the tweeter is inserted into the bracket and locked into place.

Dimensions:

  I-Mount Surface Mount I-Mount Flush Mount Starfish Bottom Mount Starfish Surface Mount Starfish Flush Mount Starfish Flush Mount (below mounting surface)
Mounting Height 0.854" 0.65" 0.0" 0.857" 0.386" 0.286"
Depth screw depth 0.786" 0.930" screw depth 0.471" 0.571"
Frame Diameter 1.474" 1.838" 3.036" 2.440" 2.330" 2.330"
Cutout Diameter N/A 1.581" N/A N/A 1.504" 1.257"
Crossovers

Selectable Tweeter Output Level: Each 2-way crossover allows you to select the tweeter output level according to system requirements and personal preference; the tweeter level can be set to +3 dB or 0 dB.

Connections: The crossover inputs and outputs are screw terminals; they will accommodate bare wire or spade connectors up to 0.3" wide. There are four mounting holes in each crossover.

Dimensions:

  • Width: 4"
  • Height: 1⅛"
  • Depth: 3¼" (plus wire)
Specifications

High-Output Design: The 3Ω voice coil design compensates for the high in-line resistance of small gauge factory wiring, extracting more power from factory (or aftermarket) receivers. This results in clearer, richer sound for the listener.

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20 questions already asked

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Can these be used with a boss BE7ACP-CFT head unit?
adam  Jul 11, 2023
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Greetings Adam, and thank you for your question. They can be used with a stereo like that Boss, but component sets like these need better amplification to sound great, and stereo power will get them moving, just not moving like you paid for.
hogan  Jul 11, 2023 (Staff)
Q
the cross overs look sizable, where do they get installed?
steve  Jun 14, 2023
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Greetings Steve, and thank you for your question. Location depends on the particular vehicle. Some place them by the amplifier, and run separate wires for each woofer, and tweeter, some install them in a kick panels, some even inside a door.
hogan  Jun 14, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Do the crossovers allow for adding two more woofers?
joseph  May 08, 2023
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These crisp Infinity Reference REF-6530CX components can't have additional speakers added to the crossovers, Joseph. If you are planning a custom 3-way component install in your ride you could consider going with a 3-way component like the Morel Maximo Ultra 603 MKII's in the link below! These come with the midrange already included so you would not have to mix and match. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_210MU603/Morel-Maximo-Ultra-603-MKII.html
bo  May 08, 2023 (Staff)
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2019 Mustang listed as Does not fit anyone know why?
sean  Apr 23, 2023
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Thank you for your question, Sean. For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on fitment and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.
andrea  Apr 24, 2023 (Staff)
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Do I need to add a capacitor for the tweeters on the Infinity 6530 CX component speakers?
louie  Mar 13, 2023
1 answer
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The included crossover boxes would eliminate the need for an in-line capacitor for the tweeters.
zachary  Mar 13, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Does this come with speakers for all 4 doors? Or just two speakers?
tod  Feb 07, 2023
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Greetings Tod, and thank you for your question. The Infinity REF 6530 comes with two woofers, 2 tweeters, and 2 crossovers. Enough for 2 doors.
hogan  Feb 07, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Will this fit the front doors on a 2003 ford f150 extended cab 4XD XLT?
juan  Nov 28, 2022
1 answer
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Greetings Juan, and thank you for your question. The 2003 F 150 came with a 6x8 in the doors. We have a reducer bracket that you can install a 5.25 inch round speaker in. Im sure with some slight modifications to the Ford speaker cut out on the door, and the adapter needed for the 5.25 inch, you could get the Infinity REF-6530cx installed.
hogan  Nov 28, 2022 (Staff)
Q
Will this fit into a 2019 civic sport?
kelsey  Dec 13, 2021
1 answer
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Yes fits and sounds great!
jimmy  Dec 13, 2021
Q
Can you use these without the tweeters?
jeffrey  Sep 24, 2021
1 answer
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Technically yes, but you wouldn't want to. All of the high end comes from the tweeters.
john  Sep 24, 2021
Q
It water drops hit then will then ruin?
ethan  Jan 05, 2021
1 answer
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They are not marine grade, so I would advise to not get them wet, or they could get ruined
adrian  Feb 23, 2021
Q
Can I use the factory crossovers in my 2004 Colorado? Where are the factory crossovers?
bradley edison  Dec 11, 2020
2 answers
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If you have a stock crossover, remove it and use the ones provided. The stock crossover may not allow the aftermarket speakers to perform to their full potential. If you don't have a visible stock crossover, use the crossovers provided. They come with crossovers for a reason
adrian  Feb 23, 2021
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Hi, crossovers are included. I just followed the instructions, selecting the settings accordingly. Easy to mount and not too large, mine went inside the door with ease. Enjoy!
samuel  Dec 12, 2020
Q
Will these speakers work with the DDX376BT head unit and a Kicker 46CXA360.4T amp?
janet  Dec 06, 2020
2 answers
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Yes, they should work fine together. And that amplifier is amazing!
raleigh  Dec 07, 2020
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After market speakers will work with after market head units and amps. You will use RCA signal lines from the head unit to the amp, and speaker wire from the amp to the speakers. If the head unit has RCA outputs, then you are good to go. If you are concerned about peak power comparability, check the output of the amp against the peak power handling capacity of the speakers. That is the homework you need to do for yourself. Most likely, yes.
chad  Dec 06, 2020
Q
Do I have to use the crossovers provided when using the factory amp Or just replace the speakers?
kent  Oct 19, 2020
2 answers
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If you have a stock crossover, remove it and use the ones provided. The stock crossover may not allow the aftermarket speakers to perform to their full potential. If you don't have a visible stock crossover, use the crossovers provided. They come with crossovers for a reason
adrian  Feb 23, 2021
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I did not use the crossovers in my car since the connections were already available for speakers and tweeters and the speakers were sounding great. So, I sis not install them.
mohammad  Oct 25, 2020
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Do these match well with factory amps?
kent  Oct 19, 2020
2 answers
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These do reasonably well with the factory head unit in my son's 2018 Corolla. As usual, an amp would make them scream but they sound awesome with the factory unit.
chad  Oct 19, 2020
A
Yes! I am just running them off the factory amp and they sound so much better than the stock speakers, one thing I wish I would of switch out the sub woofer when I had the back deck apart, something to think about
lance alan  Oct 19, 2020
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How thick are the tweeters?
reynaldo  May 29, 2020
1 answer
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They are about an inch deep or so, and about an inch wide
adrian  Feb 23, 2021
Q
At twice the price of the previous model (6520cx, Amazon prices), what difference does this updated model have? Every spec seems to be the exact same.
jason  Dec 15, 2019
1 answer
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Thanks for your question. For information on comparing two or more models I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences and help you make the best choice for your system and your budget.
kristina  Jan 06, 2020 (Staff)
Q
Will the woofer fit on the rear deck of my 2019 Honda Accord LX?
raymond  Nov 30, 2019
1 answer
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Hi Ray, thank you for your question. Unfortunately the Infinity Reference REF-6530cx have a mounting height that exceeds the mounting height you have available in the rear deck of your Honda. Any member of our Advisor team will be happy to go over speaker options that will fit your vehicle. You may chat with us online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695.
jessica  Dec 11, 2019 (Staff)
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What type of amp should I get for these speakers?
jaxon  Jun 17, 2019
1 answer
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Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.
kristina  Jun 27, 2019 (Staff)
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