XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Richard Alan from Hereford, AZ on 9/17/2023
I just replaced some old XTC 6" X 9" baffles that I put in my truck in 1984. The speakers are in great shape, so I just replaced the XTCs. They do a great job of keeping the dirt and water out of the speakers.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Nicholas from Cartersville, GA on 9/17/2023
A perfect depth for your Jeep soundbar when putting in a 6x9 kit. Works well, I also did sound dampening below this and Polly sound dampening around this before putting in my 6x9s and it turned out fantastic!
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Jeffrey from Appomattox, VA on 7/15/2023
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6x9s sound the best
Thomas from Tucson, AZ on 6/5/2023
Excellent, really helps bring out the sound.
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None, yet
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Paul from Harlem, GA on 3/27/2023
Works as advertised. Also ensures a firm mounting surface of the speaker does not rattle.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from KANSAS CITY, MO on 3/3/2023
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Good insurance
Bradley from Woodlawn, IL on 12/23/2022
Definitely tightens up the bass and protects my speakers from the elements
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
George from Saint John, IN on 9/30/2022
Work great to help protect your door speakers from moisture.
Pros: Cheap price
Cons: None
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Kevin from Fountain, CO on 4/28/2022
Have to be honest I have not installed them with my new speakers
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Rodney from Humboldt, TN on 3/29/2022
Would not let my window down
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Impressive
Michael from Alpine, CA on 1/15/2022
These were a perfect fit and the difference they made was impressive. They really benefit my speakers due to the backs being open to the trunk.
Pros: Instant increase in the quality of sound. Ease of installation.
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Overall great
Patrick from Ontario, NY on 11/1/2021
Perfect fitment. Takes away the possibility of any rattle.
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Improve sound and keep water out of the back of your speakers.
Crutchfield customer from Jackson, GA on 6/20/2021
I went to replace the factory speakers in my new to me 2019 Ram Rebel and when I removed the speaker from the front passenger door I was greeted by by a stream of water. Well since I spent good hard earned money on some really nice Infinity Primus speakers, I chose to reinstall the factory speaker and go order some baffles to protect the new Infinity speakers. I placed my order for the XTC baffles and three days later they were delivered. I cut a small hole to feed the speaker wire through, mainly because the air space in the baffles was insufficient for the sound that I was looking for and my primary reason for their purchase was to keep water off my new Infinity speakers. I'd highly recommend these baffles for anyone that has issues with water getting on/in the back of their speakers and they do improve the sound.
Pros: Easy to install.
Cons: Non.
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Great fit
Crutchfield customer from Arden, NC on 5/9/2021
Got these mainly for extra protection from the elements inside the doors. Rain and dust. They give the speakers a more solid feel. No issues with the fit. Very good quality item.
Pros: Material, protection, fit
Cons: none
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Nottawa, MI on 4/19/2021
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Great
Crutchfield customer from Lebanon, IN on 4/6/2021
I think they are excellent baffles because they are flexible and easily maneuvered around to where I could get them exactly how I wanted them for my 6x9s.
Pros: Flexible
Cons: None
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Centreville, VA on 2/14/2021
Much more base from speakers
Pros: Stronger base
Cons: None
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Great protection, limits low end response.
Crutchfield customer from Lakeland, FL on 12/30/2020
Good for protecting your speakers against the elements, but this baffling definitely affects the low end response of the speakers. Even after cutting a port hole in the baffling. I chose not to use these for my install simply because I was more concerned with sound quality than protection against the elements.
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Didnt fit am crying
Josep from Soldotna AK on 11/15/2020
They did not fit my 2016 Patriot and even after modification of the speaker slot on my door i couldnt get it to fit quite right. When i did get everything set up it muffled my music quite heavily so i just removed it and gave up. I have no idea how these would sound in a car they actually fit in so I cannot say they are bad for all vehicles. However i would not recommend these for a jeep patriot.
Pros: They felt like they were good quality foam. Were pretty strong.
Cons: Did not fit in my 2016 Jeep Patriot. Muffled Sound when i finally got them in.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Enterprise, AL on 11/2/2020
good product. does what its supposed to do
Pros: price
Cons: none
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Rancho Cordova, CA on 10/14/2020
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Pass
Crutchfield customer from Clover, SC on 8/18/2020
They won't fit a 6x9 speaker ... not much good if they don't
Pros: Nice quality
Cons: Won't fit
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6x9 rear deck sound insulation
Crutchfield customer from Lindenhurst, IL on 8/6/2020
2002 Lexus IS300
makes the 6x9 sound better I would recommend buying them
Pros: Love the sound it gives the 6x9 speakers
Cons: No con
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Walkertown, NC on 5/23/2020
These did not even fit into my car when we were told that they would.
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Springfield
James from Springfield on 4/12/2020
Increased volume on speakers installed in the rear deck and bass seemed more present than without when paired with Kicker 43DSC69304 in a 2014 Avalon.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Honolulu, HI on 4/8/2020
Purchased a pair of new speakers for my front doors and wanted to protect the speakers against water damage and help reduce rattling noise. It does want it should. At first I noticed the bass was kind of weak but after breaking the speakers in, the bass seems to be much better. You can also cut hole at the bottom of the baffle and that should help with the bass response.
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chesapeake
Glen from Chesapeake, VA on 3/30/2020
I used these baffles to isolate my 6 x 9 speakers in a tower enclosure with powerful subwwoofers so the 6 X 9 cones wouldn't pop from the subwoofer hurricane inside the enclosure, worked perfectly. The baffles are not 5 inches deep they are 4 inches deep but worked in my application.
Pros: they served their purpose
Cons: Not 5 inches deep they ate 4 inches deep
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Jacksonville, FL on 3/19/2020
Easy to install. Cheap insurance for your speaker investment.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Medway, OH on 3/17/2020
These parts along with the speaker's will not be installed for a few more months. I am restoring a car and just need a nice stereo in it.
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Barely used them so far...
Alexander from BROADVIEW HTS, OH on 2/29/2020
Although I barely used them, i already know they will kill the vibration between the speaker and sheet metal, the only downside is I had to cut them and poke holes for the wires, but that's to be expected.
Pros: No speaker vibration, stylish, protected from trunk dust (if yours is dirty...)
Cons: Had to modify factory grille because it raised the speaker a bit.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 1/20/2020
Great speaker cover. It's like a foam like feel and provides that extra protection as well as a clean look for rear deck install in 2017 Nissan sentra from trunk view.
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Manual windows
ROBB K. from Wichita, KS on 1/7/2020
I installed these on the doors of my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. They said they would fit and they did; but, I could not roll the windows down all the way. Half way down the window frame and gear would hit the baffle, not much clearance between the window and the speaker magnet. They did contain the base and prevent 90% of rattling, unfortunately I could not use them.
Pros: They did prevent rattling
Cons: Could not use, they are to deep and to wide for manual windows.
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Great product
Crutchfield customer from Pikeville, NC on 12/22/2019
Work as advertised. Great product to protect your investment.
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Get dynamat
Crutchfield customer from Coushatta, LA on 12/15/2019
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A great item to include in your system upgrade
Crutchfield customer from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 10/19/2019
I ordered the shallow sized baffles as the speakers I had weren't very deep and I wanted to make sure there would be plenty of room to install them in my vehicle. They offer decent sound absorption and dampening of bass responses from the speakers. Since my vehicle never came from the factory with baffles installed, I have a better-performing sound system. More sound and vibration stays inside the vehicle while there's much less of it heard outside. I think these are a must-have item for any sound system upgrade you make.
Pros: Reduces bass vibration Reduces sound heard outside the vehicle Helps retain more sound inside the vehicle
Cons: None
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles, CA on 9/10/2019
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Great peace of mind
Crutchfield customer from Vancouver, WA on 7/29/2019
A inexpensive upgrade for a little better sound quality out of your speakers, and peace of mind for protection against the elements.
Pros: Cheap protection
Cons: None
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Grain Valley, MO on 7/10/2019
These really do help with the sound quality as well as protect your speakers from road grime, water and other debris inside your doors and trunk.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Gettysburg, PA on 6/14/2019
Easy to install, seems to be of good quality.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from West Chicago, IL on 6/12/2019
easy to install, work great
Pros: protects, looks good
Cons: speaker could us more air
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Eagle Pass, TX on 4/28/2019
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Chino, CA on 4/19/2019
Had the 6.75 speakers baffles in the doors of my truck for 20 yrs., they worked great at keeping out moisture & dirt off my speakers. Just wore out, replaced with the 6x9's. worked great in my truck.
Pros: keeps moisture & dirt off my door speakers.
Cons: none
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Southaven, MS on 4/10/2019
They help keep my music directed into my Interior rather than my truck.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
John from Dayton, OH on 3/21/2019
Fit well, they protect my new speakers and help the sound too! Great product for the price!
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Andrew from Baltimore, MD on 2/17/2019
Help reduce unwanted vibrations and sound waves bouncing off from behind the speaker. Also provides protection against rain/elements.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
jody from Smyrna, SC on 1/8/2019
Keeps speakers protected from moisture and allows clearer tones by projecting bass into car verses loosing sound in trunk space
Pros: Keeps a protected barrier from moisture
Cons: Non
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Kurt from Perronville, MI on 12/31/2018
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Good for what they're intended for ...
Richard from Sandown, NH on 8/28/2018
Fit perfect and expect they will do what they're intended to do - protect the speakers from water and dirt that slips in through the horizontal window channel. Comments and claims to the contrary, they're not (in my view) designed for or intended to improve the quality of sound. However, if your application includes speakers that function as woofers, don't forget to cut in a port at the bottom of the baffles, or the quality of sound will be negatively affected. I suspect that's the reason for the one star rating from others who submitted reviews.
Pros: Fit perfect
Cons: None
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Moisture protection
RANGER from Ohio on 8/26/2018
No negative sound effects that I can detect. I installed these on a pair of 6x9s in the front doors of a 2006 Tacoma. I have 3/4" adapter plates behind the 6x9s and have no issue with window or track contact. I bought the shallow option. MB Quart X series fits. Coils got coroded from moisture in last speakers, bought these for protection.
Pros: Simple to install
Cons: Expensive for what they are
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What ever
Joey from Wichita, KS on 8/15/2018
Have used baffles in the last 2 installs. Don't really see the point. Can't say I hear much difference. They are cheap & don't hurt anything
Pros: Cheap
Cons: None
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These are a must!
Rob from Norman, OK on 8/14/2018
Great addition to any car or boat speaker! These baffles really tighten up the sound when compared to a free-air installation. I wouldn't install speakers without them.
Pros: Tightens up the bass, cleans up the sound by preventing reflection from the outer hull behind the speakers
Cons: None
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Northborough, MA on 4/26/2018
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Bridgeport, CT on 3/18/2018
I found these baffles make speakers sound better. That's why I use them.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Larry from Tuttle, OK on 2/18/2018
Works great. Made a world of difference. You'll never know how much sound your losing in your doors or in the trunk if your car, until you try these.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Steve from Kentucky on 9/18/2017
Worked great
Pros: Fit as suggested by advisor.
Cons: None
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Christine from Vero Beach, FL on 4/24/2017
Well worth the money on these. They really help to make the car sound better.
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Helped with my install.
Jacob from Garden Grove, CA on 4/13/2017
Helped with my install as I had a skosh more room to take up between the speaker and the rear deck. This may not have been what they were originally designed for, but they worked great for me.
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: Easy to use.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Van Buren, AR on 3/26/2017
Rattled from bass. Just thru them away. Sounded better without them. Mounted on rear deck of Toyota.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Crutchfield customer from Rowlett, TX on 3/10/2017
I like these XTC 6" x9" Speaker Baffles. I just dropped them in behind the speaker Brackets and that was it. I would definitely buy speaker baffles again. Makes a big difference.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Doug from Florida on 11/28/2016
They work great . i installed in my son car to block sound the from Sud woofer in car trunk.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
jim d from Elko, NV on 9/28/2016
great investment for little cost. great for protecting your investment especially in older vehicles where inside doors and other compartments that are prone to dust and moisture. a little trimming and BAM, PERFECT FIT.
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good product
Claude from Olathe KS on 9/11/2016
This is a good product and well constructed. You have to modify it to fit your vehicle but that should be known. It helped the sound quality but at high volumes it would start to rattle/vibrate.
Pros: nice construction, easy to fit
Cons: can't handle high volume levels.
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Speaker protection
FLS from Guthrie, OK on 8/22/2016
Purchased these to protect the Polk speakers I purchased at the same time. No instructions for how to install with the speaker. Hopefully I got it right. Speaker is a snug fit in the opening with this behind it. Time will tell if it keeps the elements out of the back of the speaker.
Pros: Good idea to protect speakers from the elements. Dust especially, in this area.
Cons: A little instruction would be a plus.
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Baffling baffles!
Sir Twig from appleton, WI on 3/30/2016
I installed these baffles in the rear deck of my car when I was installing new speakers in my doors and rear deck. I didn't realize it while driving but my passengers couldn't hear a thing while sitting in the back! I ended up having to fade a decent amount to the front because the baffles were enhancing the sound so much since I didn't use them in my doors.
Pros: Reduces sound and bass loss greatly! Easy to install, flexible, and easily can poke holes through it.
Cons: None, they work as advertised.
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04 RAM 2500 Naffle
Mike from Texas on 12/25/2015
This thing does not work on Dodge RAM trucks! Internal window mechanism just tears it apart. Don't waste your money.
Pros: Price
Cons: Had to reinstall speaker and door trim twice.
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Great Protection
KevinS from Arizona on 12/23/2015
Purchase for a weather protection location. Was pleasantly surprised with the sound enhancement too! I should have purchased these a long time ago.
Pros: Fit and function
Cons: none
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Waste of time and money
Jeremy from Memphis, TN on 12/22/2015
Recommended by an online sales advisor when I ordered some 6x9 door speakers. They were way to big to fit into my doors. After doing a little testing, I decided they didn't do much, if any, to enhance the sound so I didn't bother to try to modify them to fit. Just left them in the box and moved on with my install.
Pros: I only wasted my money.
Cons: I wasted my money. They didn't fit in the doors of my 2010 Highlander. From what I could tell without fully installing them, they didn't do anything to enhance the sound of my new speakers.
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Hunky Dory
Crutchfield customer from Colorado on 10/25/2015
A real nice finishing touch to mounting a speaker in your vehicle. Provides a nice gasket/insulation layer between speaker and the metal. I like the added protection to the speaker from potential trunk load pummeling. Durable foam was the perfect size for easy installation. Not sure if there is any sound benefits, as I installed the new speakers with the baffles.
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Speaker baffles
WRD from Orangevale Ca on 9/15/2015
Fits and works perfectly. Even improved sound in my truck when protection from the elements is all I was after
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speaker baffles.
JOE from Michigan on 8/6/2015
The speaker baffles are a great way to get some extra protection for your speakers. The cost is minimal for the extra protection.They were easy to install.
Pros: Easy to install and the price.
Cons: None
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Best Bang for the buck
Tom G from California on 7/6/2015
I replaced my speakers in my 2008 Jeep Rubicon. It made little difference then I packed the speaker boxes with fiber fill and installed these speaker baffles. Now you can hear the speakers clearly. This is a very cheap upgrade!
Pros: It works
Cons: Wish I did it 10 years ago
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Serve their purpose
Dylan from Chicago on 6/28/2015
I installed these to prevent any buzz or electrical issues on a set of rear deck speakers on my classic car. They work. What else can you say
Pros: Decent quality
Cons: None
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Worked great
Al from Wisconsin on 6/22/2015
Works great
Pros: Rear deck application. worked great
Cons: None
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6x9 speaker baffles
Nicholas Z from Conway NH on 6/3/2015
Great did the job improves sound a great deal a must when installing a sound system or just speaker up grade
Pros: Protects speaker from weather and insulate sound from escaping into doors or trunk and tighter base
Cons: Some modifications where required it will depend on application but very easy to adapt since their made from foam
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XTC speaker baffles
Mark from Washington, NJ on 5/30/2015
Does the job but they could have included a few simple features that would make installation easier and also increased performance.
Pros: Light weight, flexible, economical
Cons: Thin material reduces bass performance, No self-adhesive backing to ease installation
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
joe from simi valley calif on 5/26/2015
It was exacltly what I needed to complete my speaker installation
Pros: perfect fit
Cons: none
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Great accessory
blrg from Massachusetts on 5/15/2015
I was installing rear-deck speakers into a 2005 Toyota Corolla. Unfortunately, Crutchfield did not offer an adapter with the speakers so I used this baffle as such. Securing the baffle to the read deck using the bolts which fastened the old speakers down, then securing the new speakers to the baffle was simple. There is no rattling with this setup and it worked well.
Pros: Great for using as an adapter
Cons: Rather large
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Baffles
Steven G from New York on 4/21/2015
Just perfect for my use
Pros: easy to install
Cons: none
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
MarkM from Oklahoma on 3/23/2015
Fits great and easy to cut for forming and wire placement.
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XTC 6X9 Speakers Baffles
Greg from Dothan, Al on 2/24/2015
Works Great
Pros: They work great & protects the 6x9 Infinity Kappa great
Cons: None
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FANTASTIC- especially REAR DECK with Big speaker
Lucas R from Anchorage, AK on 10/16/2014
So far they sound great with the acoustics and make them sound better even though I am not using them with my speaker and bass. I like them.
Pros: acoustics
Cons: were hard to get them in as they were going into my rear deck, but it worked out perfect
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Quality product and a good deal for the price.
Joe from Michigan on 10/2/2014
I am very happy with the baffles so far. I used them on my boat in the inboard/outboard engine compartment because I installed a pair of 6x9 speakers there and I was concerned about engine heat, noise, dust, moisture etc. At first they didn't sound great so I cut the hole in the bottom as per instructed by Crutchfield's expert team and they sound great and they show no signs of degradation from temperature.
Pros: Easy to install and cut to size. Great product for maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of my speakers.
Cons: None
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worked great
ricky from antelope ca on 9/8/2014
Made the speakers sound even better.
Pros: Waterproof, and insulating.
Cons: None
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Sean S. from Lowell, Ma. on 8/19/2014
This is the second time purchasing this product. And I'm very satisfied !
Pros: Sound Quality, Easy to Install !
Cons: none
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good product
Stan from Michigan on 8/15/2014
good product increases sound quality an performance of the speakers and lenghtens the life
Pros: easy to install
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XTC Speaker Baffles
CptnKyro from Johnson, KS on 8/9/2014
I bought these hoping that they would help dampen the rattle that my 91 Chevy Cavalier has developed due to dirt roads and me listening to my music a little too loud, and it defiantly helped a little but I'm hoping that these will help keep dirt out of my speakers and so far they have.
Pros: so far their doing as described, helped a little with rattle (for the brackets for my 91 Cavalier)
Cons: YOU NEED TO DO YOUR RESEARCH, read up on it before you buy and send it back saying it didnt work, a little time consuming to install
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Good Speaker Protection
island_boy from Guam, USA on 7/27/2014
Great for protecting speakers from dust and water.
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of no use at all
Silent Sandy from Tonopah, NV on 6/4/2014
There is no way that these baffles will fit into the door. I was surprised as Crutchfield always sends exact fit components. They were a complete waste of money
Pros: none
Cons: cannot be used, a real shame.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Papa from Sierra Vista, AZ on 6/1/2014
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Work great
Steve3513 from Phoenix, AZ on 5/21/2014
These baffles work great to tighten up the bass and protect the speaker. Just add a little bit of fiber fill before you mount the speaker.
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No more wet speakers
Blair from Nashville Tn. on 5/18/2014
Finally a solution to the problem of water destroying speaker cones in your car's doors. Not to mention the better sound and stronger mid bass from adding a baffle to control the rear wave. Now to find a foam ring to couple the speaker's front output to the door panel so that all the sound is directed into the listening area.
Pros: Easy installation, better sound,no chance of vibration between the speaker and door panel.
Cons: no place for the speaker wires to enter,had to punch a hole through with a knife but I did it on the bottom so water can drain if it were to enter.
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They baffle me
VT from Berwyn IL on 3/29/2014
These are at best used as a prophylactic against accidental damage, since the internal volume is so small it killed the bass on my rear-deck mounted 6x9's. I could have cut a hole in the bottom to let the woofer move freely, and use the trunk as the cabinet, but believe in using things as-is or not at all. I don't have a sub (yet) so I'm keeping them in case I actually want to protect the woofers from the subsonic pressure of a sub acting upon them from inside my trunk. 40 years ago, Thiel & Small came up with box volume calculations for woofers that are widely used today, and these baffles seem to defy these rules of physics by severely limiting the air volume to the rear of the speakers.
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Design is not ideal for long-throw woofers that are capable of moving lots of air.
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protection is a must.
Tim from st. louis on 3/22/2014
you will definitely need these if you have 6x9s in your rear deck and if you have subwoofers in your trunk because not only do they help your speakers sound better they protect them from blowing due to the compression of your trunk closing and your subwoofers pounding
Pros: nice fit and good seal.
Cons: None
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XTC speaker baffles
Eric from Honolulu, HI on 2/6/2014
These baffles are great. My speakers have more depth and bass from coaxials which were like that prior to the installation. Only issue I ended up with was having too much baffle in the door as I should have chosen the shallow depth as opposed to the normal one I chose. An experience for the next time I purchase these items.
Pros: Better sound and speaker protection while in the door panels
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xtc 6x9 speaker baffles
jack c. from peoria, az. on 2/4/2014
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Nice Addition
Scott from Brandon, Florida on 1/18/2014
Nice addition for the back of your speakers
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Very good product..........
Earp from Mars Hill N.C on 1/13/2014
We think these baffles work great for keepin moisture off your speakers and they make speakers sound better than they do without them... Some of the reviews say the baffles make speakers sound bad but with this pair and the 2 pair of 5X7" baffles we bought from Crutchfield at the same time make the 5th pair of them we have bought.... We also have 2 pair of the 6.5" round baffles which are behind 2 pair of HiFonics component mids we have.....
Pros: Performance......
Cons: None.......
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You need these
Dad from Fhope al on 12/24/2013
You need these- they improve speaker performance and quality.
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These are worthless!!
chappy from SF on 11/21/2013
I installed these in my 2005 Honda Accord with some new Kicker 6x9's. These killed my bass so I tried modifying but cutting out the bottom, then ended up just taking them out and throwing them away. I am actually upset that I was recommended these by my Crutchfield adviser. What a waste of money and time.
Pros: NONE
Cons: Kills the bass, makes sound hollow and flat, not worth the "protection" they give.
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Won't fit pathfinder 2011
Davi from New york on 5/30/2013
Won't be able to install on doors due to the depth which interfere with windows
Pros: Cost effective
Cons: Unable to use
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Terryk from Greenville,Pa. on 7/10/2011
very easy to work with and help to make speakers sound better.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Ben Christian from Memphis, TN on 3/21/2011
I figured that since I have subs the baffle might act like a barrier and reduce the ill affect the sound waves from the subs might have on the bass response of my 6x9s. Well, I figured since they were new it just might be an issues of break in. After a couple weeks I could actually notice a slight difference, but still the bass was practically nonexistent. Nearly everyone that bought the Alpine SPR- 69C speakers seemed pleased, so I doubt it's the speaker. I have yet to remove the baffle to see if it actually is the problem, so I can't truly blame the baffles as of now. Nonetheless, it's sad that my Alpine SPR-12C speakers up front have just as much bass as my amped 6x9s.
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consider the 3 inch deep ones instead of 5 inch
Curt from Spokane. WA on 3/11/2011
The 5 inch ones were too deep and got squished amongst the trunk lid hard ware. The end result for me on this install was marginal. I did previously put some in my father in law's car and I heard a cleaner better sound for sure. All though he doesn't like much bass and really likes clean highs.
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good idea.but needs work
Joseb from Rochelle IL on 11/5/2010
I put these under my 2 new 6x9 alpines to keep them dry. at first i didnt like them because they distorted the base way to much. then i decided to put dynamat on the inside and out to keep them solid and stop the wierd distortion they added.The speakers hit crazy hard for most bass with this but couldnt hit the lows without ratttling my rear deck. so i then cut and made a makeshift port for both of them. They act like boxes for subs now and the volume difference is insane.The lows flow smoothly and the mid bass hits make my chest thump. all in all its a good product after a little bit of fine tuning
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Joe from Port Orchard, Wa on 8/18/2010
Installed them on my Infinity Kappa 6X9's 693.9i's, which are hanging from the rear deck on the car, extending into the trunk, was hoping for some protection from the subs, they did do that, but they did cut the sound level on the 6X9's and rattled against against the speaker frames. Removed them. They are a good idea, but the rattle against the speaker frames was just too annoying.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Weigel21 from Kansas on 1/21/2010
I figured they'ed reduce the vibration of the speakers mounted to the rear deck and given I have subs the baffle might act like a barrier and reduce the ill affect the sound waves from the subs might have on the bass response of my 6x9s. I had the Alpines amped at 56RMS to each speaker, so I figured they'd have no problems whatsoever hitting down to a mere 80Hz. Boy was I wrong. The speakers seemed to not hit anything below 200hz. I could set the HPF on my deck at 80Hz or 200Hz without hearing the slightest difference. In fact, I would even wager they weren't hitting anything below 500Hz. Well, I figured since they were new it just might be an issues of break in. After a couple weeks I could actually notice a slight difference between 80Hz and 200Hz, but still the bass was practically nonexistent. I ended up cutting out a 1"x3" slot in the baffle and it actually helped a little, but not nearly as much as I'd hoped. My 15 year old factory 6x9s were easily able to hit lower, they just didn't sound as clear at any frequency. Even now they don't seem to have any bass and they are surely fully broken in by now. Nearly everyone that bought the Alpine SPS-69C2 speakers seemed pleased, so I doubt it's the speaker. I have yet to remove the baffle to see if it actually is the problem, so I can't truly blame the baffles as of now. Nonetheless, it's sad that my Alpine SPS-46C2 speakers up front (being feed 26RMS from my CDA-9833) have just as much bass as my amped 6x9s.
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Mike from Minneapolis, MN on 4/10/2009
I'm not sure I like these yet. I purchased these for my 6x9 Aplines that are mounted in a partition wall of my Ford Econoline van. The backs of the speakers were open to the cargo area and I felt I needed some speaker protection as well as something to help with the accoustics. I did a complete system install and I have not tried it without them. I think these baffles may be killing some of my sound.
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2004 Toyota Corolla
George from Southern, Il. on 6/6/2007
They did make the bass tighter, more clear, thus it distorting easier at lower volume. Does as advertised well thus the 5 star rating. Found I can turn it up a bit more without having them & when it does begin to distort, it's more "spread out", less noticable. Seems to be easier on the speaker without, just in case. Crutchfield refunded me without needing to return due to shipping costs. Great customer service!
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XTC 6"x9" Speaker Baffles
Matt from Tallahassee, FL on 4/22/2007
Like most people have said, these things killed my bass; they didn't even tighten up the midrange in my case. I took them out and the sound quality improved incredibly. Aside from the sound issues, the baffles kept getting pulled down by the speaker wires and eventually half the baffle would end up hanging down into my trunk. Unless you have a extremely moisture prone area for your speakers, these are not worth the money. Even if you need to moisture protection, I would recommend finding a better location for the speakers, or spending a few extra dollars and get some new weatherstripping, as these don't seal out moisture completly anyways.
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Get the bigger size!
Ben from Great Falls, MT on 7/7/2006
Here's my reasoning for rating this slim version so low: The smaller size (with less space between the back of the speaker and back of the baffle) can have some unwanted effects depending on the speaker enclosed and its size. In my case, the cone movement of the speaker would cause the baffle to suck in and rattle against the back of the speaker. I ended up having to cut out the back of the baffle to fix this problem. On a positive note, the general theory behind these seems sound enough. They are of decent quality and would provide adequate protection for speakers (especially those mounted in doors). The seal around the speaker is also pretty good considering the vacuum that was created in my case (resulting in the unfortunate rattle). I've seen first hand what can happen to an unprotected speaker in a car door. For my sound setup in a previous car, one of the door speakers eventually sounded distorted so I pulled off the door panel to take a look. Sure enough, corrosion had built up where the wire connected to the speaker. After a thorough cleaning, the speaker sounded fine again. In conclusion, I would definitely recommend the regular size baffle and not this slim version to avoid the issues I've had, especially for deeper speakers.
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80hz Killers
Rotz from Bridgeport, CT on 3/29/2006
Good quality product. If you're using your 6x9s as your main source of low end bass then i would stay away from these. They kill pretty much everything below 70-75hz. However if you're looking for something to tighten up your 80-150hz range then these are the way to go.
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Bad Idea!
Jose Jr. from NJ on 3/9/2006
These 6x9 baffles are good if you only want to extend the life of your speaker by a little. It protects it from moisture and anything else at the back of the speaker. But thats about it. I thought these baffles would improve bass like the other comments said but they didn't. What it did for my great 6x9 kenwoods was restrict airflow from the back of the speaker. So when the speakers would hit low notes it would suck in the baffles like a paper bag. The 6x9 speakers weren't hitting like I thought they should so I took the baffles off and Vuala! It was like night and day. I rather sacrifice a little moisture gettting to my speakers than some nice bass.
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Good Idea!
Dave from Raleigh, NC on 1/12/2006
Baffles are probably the smartest thing for your stereo! With the space behind the speaker, (open), it doesnt have anything for the bass to reverb off of. If you put these baffles behind your speakers, it protects them and adds greater handling of bass and noise.
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Great Sound!
Scott from New Bern, NC on 1/11/2006
These baffles are great! They protect my speakers from water, from my leaky truck. They sound great and add some nice bass!
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