Make your own component set? JL Audio C5 Component Speakers - In Depth Overview!
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- In custom car audio it is very common to need several different sizes and configuration of speakers for a car audio upgrade. The JL Audio C5 line has long been known for its stellar performance, but the speakers have usually been sold as component sets. JL's change to the line to make each speaker individually available is HUGE for custom upgrades and car audio system design! In this video we take an in depth look, and review the JL Audio C5 component speakers.
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I wasn't going to watch TH-cam because its getting late but you've uploaded therefore I must watch.
I can back that up😂😂
I have yet to hear these C5’s, but I eagerly await the chance. Great video Mark
Ive owned a couple sets of the C3-650 over the years. They make fantastic speakers. I look forward to using C5s next time.
I absolutely love JL Audio. I own a 12W3v3 and the bass is just gorgeous.
I hope one day you get to run a w6 or w7 on a good amp in a correctly designed enclosure. Both are wonderful subs. Not saying the w3 isnt capable of causing smiles, just letting you know it gets even better.
Absolutely love JL Audio! They've been one of my top favorites for over 20 years. Awesome video Mark, love all the info you provided! Great job!
The C5 are sooooo good. American designed, German made - perfection. They are at "the last speaker" status. You'll want to make your own set of home speaker cabinets with C5 drivers... that's how good they are. Look for my review on Crutchfield.
Great review, Mark. Was just looking at upgrading my mids and highs.
Huge thanks for the video.
Awesome! Thanks Mark! I was literally just thinking of buying these for my build. There aren’t many review videos of these. Thank you for helping me make up my mind!
I wouldnt exactly call this a review...
I think JL did their best marketing campaign by partnering with you. I will definitely consider JL products to upgrade my VW Golf mk7 stock system this summer.
I really appreciate that, its a natural fit as I have used their gear long before I made the channel. So I feel good showing it to you guys because I know it works! Thanks for watching and let me know how that system turns out!
@@CarAudioFabrication
That's a 10-4.
I have been waiting for JL to do this!!!!! Yes!!!
I just got the C7s still need to install them but gotta make custom Speaker Brackets, even on my Channel i mentioned how the C5s are a great Alternative to the C7s. You just literally explained it better in this video. I also forgot you can also use these Actively. 😁👍
What you think about the jl c3?
@@carrillo100100 the C3s have some really good bass responses! 👌
Wow, what an innovative company, great review Mark.
JL makes some very nice drivers. They were and still are high end. Can’t go wrong with this company and their amps were hell back in the day. Class AB and super smooth. Good job explaining how the speakers can mount. These have lots of flexibility. Sure won’t have trouble selling those guys. They sell themselves! Stay safe mates!😊👍🏻💖
Thanks for the kind words Mark and your continued support.
Awesome!! Love your videos
Thanks so much! Appreciate the love
Nice speaker set up.
Sweet review
Very well said! I've run JL audio for 15 years, always had fantastic sound.
Thank you, Anthony. It is because of support from enthusiast like yourself, that we do what we do.
@@JLAudioInc your welcome, it's because of companies like JL audio that I loved my 30 year career in the 12volt industry.
So gooood! kinda wish they had a C5 6x9, as a lot of vehicles have that size in the front door bottoms. But having said that, just adapt a 5x7 or a 6.5" ...Can't wait to get em.
thumbs up , love anything JL
Mark that's so totally killer badass brother 💪
Thank you!
those removal rings also make GREAT templates to use on the router to make whatever thickness of spacer you want -- assuming the included one isnt 100% what you need
I like your videos bro. Youre honest. Lets keep it that way its rare on social medias
I mean all he did was read marketing material. There was no review, comparison or test. This was basically and entire video that just said "you can buy C5's ala carte now, and they come in any size you want, as long as you dont want a 6x9, 8, 2.5, 2.75, or 3"
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Definitely thinking B
About buying these for my camaro they look nice
Jl audio simply the best
Hey mark are the jl c5 speakers considered an upgrade over the hertz esk speaker your opinion would be highly appreciated
Great video as always Mark. Just went to the link provided for these abs see JL has discontinued the lineup. 😥
C5 line available Ala carte is AWESOME! I was really interested in some JL components but the C5 lineup was where I was heading but it wasnt ala carte until now :) . For me and my listening needs the C7 is just to much. The C5 will be perfect for what I'm trying to do I'm sure :) I hope JL comes out with a new subwoofer in the near future like a W8 that is like W7 but takes like 2000w RMS. Then my wishes will be complete :) .
it says discontinued on their website. why.
Finally some 6x8/5x7 components and addition to 6x9 comps. With a ranger ur really limited but got 6.5 comps active and 2 12s ported so not bad
You're only limited by what you're willing to do. I've put 8"s in multiple doors. Oddly enough these arent offered in a 6x9
Great video! I am sure they sound great, however what I did not like about the 6.5 is the way the surround sits against the mounting holes. To me it looks like it might get disturbed when you insert the mounting screws. I have seen that on other speakers which had something similar and there was nothing you could do about it. The sound was not affected however I did not like seeing that.
Something not made in China. Has my vote!!
But it's ok they are German speakers?
Sound C5 2 way, vs 3 way, also the better of the two vs Audio Frog 3 way GB series. Looking for a clean enjoying sound.
I've finally been able to purchase a pair of Hybrid Audio Legatia L1 PRO R2 ring radiator tweeters and custom pods for them, and Hybrid Audio Legatia L65 midbass/midrange speakers for my front stage (Active setup). I can't wait to install them and redo the EQ and crossover networks again.
Good choice. I've got an l8se-DC laying around as it proved to be the most capable 8" car audio midbass driver there is, for the sake of crossing your front stage deep into sub range
Other companies use Finite Element Modeling too. Stereo Integrity is the first one that comes to mind.
Not the same thing. JL developed the technology I am referring to
Yes sir 3-way *active* is my next goal just in time!!!!
Go active!
@@CarAudioFabrication I misspoke 🤦🏾♂️ I meant full active! ... I have active two ways in my project car. I have jacked so many ideas from your videos really would like to give you a walk through of my build to include: T-Line Enclosure design, crossover protection, quick connects, ferrules and bunch of tools.
Haha ok good! Glad to hear the videos have been helping!
@@PhiMobileSounds no way i was planning to do a T-Line with these speakers for the mids! But only 2 way passive tho... at least for now.
@@grantlawler8106 the T-line enclosure I designed and built is a quad chamber with x4 Sundown X-8 ... a whole other project. I was just shouting out Mark for his impact on my build.
Very nice speakers, would love to have em but way above my price range
Just starting research for creating a proper stereo system for my 1982 Datsun 280ZX. The factory speaker locations will pose a challenge for speaker/amp/sub placement. Any advice would be appreciated.
I love midbass.
Midbass is always juicy.
Same here. My build has Dynaudio Mw182 in the kicks. 10" midbass, juicy AF.
@@HAMMER_2.2 good choice
Do you have a video on what bass blocker are and what they are for
Hey Mark, I'm new to the channel . I have a Mercedes w218 and I'm try to upgrade the speakers first then look into an amp. Just replacing the door speakers and the sub. Could recommend a setup. One thing is there are three speakers in the front door. thanks
I still have my XR series.... love them
C5 is the evolution of the XR. Great product!
Which speaker setup would you recommend with a 2015 crewcab Silverado with the Bose system with sub. I'm talking amplifier and everything. I almost went with a kicker system and a sound ordnance underseat sub, but JL seems better. I'm looking for more clean headroom and fuller bass. When it gets loud at all,, it gets harsh and distorted. Thanks in advance!
How do I get an amp pushing 100w per channel wired to a tweeter without blowing it up? Does an active crossover limit power going to that channel?
Any recommendations on a good component set with a woofer and tweeter. (Two way) The ones that isn’t too bad expensive perhaps. Idk how much rms would be enough for a tweeter. But I think somewhere around 40-100 rms on each speaker? Suggestions? For now just the front door speakers and two tweeters. Maybe later on I’ll get the rear speakers upgraded too….
Would you recommend keeping the factory style rear speaker type? I have component speakers in the front and rear.
I have some C3 they were my first set of JL both tweeter and mid are harsh and tweeter being to bright, so it will be my last set of JL. I do plan on installing a DSP to try and improve the sound !!!
The c5’s are completely different, I went from c3 to c5’s there is no comparison.....don’t give up on them , just go c5’s.
Ta. can you just have a video of full installation of after market sound system including buildup sub for small bakkie
Unfortunately, the C5 series has been discontinued, I have a c5-650 component set in my car and I was looking to upgrade to add a mid-range driver but that might be out of my luck now
There aren't many options for a good 5x7/6x8 midbass available. I might not have to run mix match brands after all
I have a set of Memphis M Class 6.5" components I am installing along with one Punch P3 12" sub. I have two amps, Memphis 300.4 and Memphis 600.1. I have been reading about having just an active crossover front stage vs the passive crossovers. My Kenwood Excelon head unit has active crossover and DTA so I can run an active front stage with that head unit.
Question is: How would I make that work with my 4 channel amp ? Run the tweeters and mids each to a single channel by way of an rca splitter so reman front speakers to the head unit ? I was originally going to run the set of components and a set of coaxials but seems an active front stage would be better...so I have heard. BTW, I love the channel, I have been watching some of your older videos and have learned quite a few things I never knew, thanks.
One thing I'll never understand is why speaker manufacturers overlap half the mounting holes with the surround and leave it that way. If this is someones first time installing speakers, they don't want to have to cut into the surround so that the screws don't catch on it causing it to distort and sometimes come loose from the frame, especially in butyl rubber surrounds. JL is such a quality company too. 6:53
Are these speakers a good upgrade to use with the Ford OEM Sync head units?
Do you have any videos that talk about all the different types of speakers, not just the ones shown here... I have 2 speakers in a cheap box I made to put a radio I had laying around, into, and I also have an idea for a battery power upgrade for it, as well as possibly remaking the box from scratch, using some ideas I thought of, to make the prototype look better, but those speakers look nothing like the ones here you showed... My speakers are what pioneer calls a "3-way" speaker, in a 6x9 format, and appear to have a built-in tweeter... I honestly don't know the difference between all the different types of speakers though, and would like to learn what they all are, and the different uses, each are good for...
I have the same problem with both my wife’s 2010 Toyota Prius and my 2012 Mini Cooper in the doors there’s this plastic speakers that extend from the door. What I have seen people do is just cut out the old speakers and use the shell of the old one but that seems like a bad idea. What would you do? 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sold! 😝
Seriously, I have an 11 speaker Bose setup in my old SAAB that I need to eventually update and this just might work :-)
How do you replace a center dash speaker that is dual voice coil? Meaning it’s getting a signal from the left and right output?
What about the shallow spaces which speaker dose JL have for those spaces
I would like to know where I can find and download the datasheet which appears @ 4:00. I tried to find in on JL website but I can only find the general spec which doesn't include the response graphics. Thanks so much!
Gotta delve into it maybe a wiring issue got 4 J L audio 6x8 and only one works the other one died a couple days ago
Whats your take on a ported 6x9 enclosure
Crutchfield & Sonic Electronix both list the C5-570cw as discontinued and unavailable.
It's not. Just not available at the moment. Still ramping back into production with the pandemic hopefully slowing.
@@CarAudioFabrication I went to JL's website and they have them in stock so I ordered them direct from them. I did find one online store that had them but they were $20 more per speaker than direct from JL
Hi , I really like your videos !! Keep up the good work , I am planning to get 2 pair of c5 components on a 2016 f350 with an 8ch XD 800/8 bridged giving 200 watts per channel, will this be too much power or a waste of power for this speakers (c5’s)?
Would be nice if you could do a boat install that actually sounds good in stead of just loud. Most boaters just ad a lot of speakers on the tower.
I plan to do an active 3 way setup with pro audio speakers and 12 channel dsp on my boat. Sq is the goal.
@@colbylaro9361 can you keep me updated? need some inspration
What’s a good frequency to run tweeters if I’m running active? Also, Would I need to use a bass blocker on the tweeter if running active. If there’s anything to know about running active please let me know, Thank you.
Always run the protection caps, they aren't meant to be used to actually control the crossover frequency. They are a failsafe in the event that the active crossover fails. Take a look at the manual for these for a great starting point
@@CarAudioFabrication Thank you!! I’m gonna do an install on my skyline and I really want this one to be one of my best setups!
Does precision power and JL audio compare at all?
What amp would you recommend using the 6.5 in the front and rear with the tweeters and a midrange for a center channel. Also with the center channel, is it directed off the amp or wired differently?
You need an audio processor to "create" the signal for the center speaker. Unless maybe, the car already has one.
@@magnuswf no, new to me trying to do a center channel. It's a 78 Camaro and thought by using the original dash hole it would create a good center channel spot for imaging. Any processor and amp that you'd recommend?
@@richardparker294 No I can't recommend anything, as I haven't played with DSP's in cars myself, but I want to someday. But Marc from CAF has done some videos on some Audiocontrol DSPs, so maybe they are something to look at.
@@richardparker294 Placing a speaker in the center of the dash is an installation technique used to raise the sound stage. Now with advances in Digital Signal Processing, this can be achieved through system tuning. However, there are some instances when speaker locations aren't ideal and there is only so much you can achieve from a tuning stand point. This is why installs are shifting from integrating a center channel to custom a-pillars.
As far as a product recommendation, there are a lot of stand alone DSPs that can be used with a wide variety of amplifiers. JL Audio offers a couple options from our TwK system tuning DSPs. Over the last couple years most manufacturers have integrated their DSP offering into an amplifier, for an all-in-one solution. This simplifies the installation and optimizes the use of DSP for each amp model. JL Audio also has a great amplifier product on this front called VXi.
We hope this helps, if not feel free to drop us a line and explore the help articles within our help center. jlaudio.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
What’s better jl audio or Rockford Fosgate speakers
Just looked into buy some of these c5’s and apparently they’re discontinued. WTH? Interesting how JL sponsors a episode then discontinues the product.
Covid has made caused many manufacturing issues.
150 watts rms on the 4 inch midrange? Olly smokes! I need these?
I'm running C5s 2 way active and I'm debating on adding the mid and going 3-way active. Curious if the difference in sound will be worth the effort. know A pillars are not cheap. But would the SQ adding the mid be worth it? Hmmmm.....Anyone have feedback? Thanks in advance.
Once you go 3 way you'll never go back.
@@colbylaro9361 thx for the response! I've been calling around for quotes on the pillars ~$1000-1500
What else can I get that's not c5 price? I still like JL audio though
Meanwhile there's my truck with 4 speakers which I swapped out for DS18s and sound deadned the doors just for mid bass boost while my resounds 10s take care of the lower bass that absolutely shakes my whole truck inside and outside
This raises a question are oblong speakers better for bass, is there a disadvantage to a speaker that is a 4*6 or 5*7 or 6*9? I have seen adapters to convert this to a 6.5" but is this actually an advantage??
Bigger cone area generally means more bass. 6x9s are commonly used in stock systems because bass "sounds cool". A round speaker is superior in sound quality almost always but most people won't notice a difference as long as you buy a quality speaker.
There is no inherent advantage in sq to round or oblong. I could go into how you could argue whether multiple length breakup up or uniform length breakup up is better, as even that's debatable, but the reality is it doesn't matter. We'd have eliminate so many other weak links for it to make sense to even think about which mode we'd prefer. The reason people say 6x9's are better for bass is because everyone is too much of a bitch to put an 8" in their doors (or know better, lol), and 6.5"s are smaller. Larger cones tend towards lower frequency bands. More displacement means more bass output without needing more excursion, but you run into beaming at lower frequencies, and a heavier moving mass is harder to keep articulate at higher frequencies.
So perfect this sounds like a great video on choosing to change stock size or not
@@DeformedDevices mark is not the guy for that video. Mark is not and engineer, a tuner, or an sq competitor. Mark is an installer/fabricator, and a damn good one, but that's outside of his focus.
But maybe we need an installers perspective on those sorts of choices. Have you watch engineers videos??? 😴😴
Can you build a test bench budget version
The build would be the same with less expensive gear?
@@CarAudioFabrication yea but like budget wise and like packages to pick to match and etc
18 speakers in the B&O Unleashed package on the 21’ F-150s 😂 The price for replacing those speakers would probably suck.
Thanks, learn what the front removal rings are for.
I need some help. I got a Pioneer z series component speakers installed. The woofer volume is very low like at 30% while the tweeters are at 100%. From both sets of components.what can be the problem (new amp with 100 watt RMS installed also alpine AF60)
Factory set woofers sound 10x better.
I'm assuming your using supplied crossovers? Do they have tweeter attenuation? Is it this way all the time or just at higher volumes?
Supplied crossovers.. if I pick up the volume the woofer does get louder at max level the woofer sounds like it is giving 30% percent of what it could while the tweeters are at max nearly at distortion level.. I'm not sure what attenuation is.
I have a lexus ls460 with a 19 speaker mark levinson system. Is there an aftermarket product that's better? I have no complaints about my current. System. Its actually pretty amazing. So amazing that I'm thinking that there could not possibly be anything better. Any thoughts?
do u have something for a chevys10 escape ...whut do u remed
6.5 + Mid + Tweet for an active front 3 way would be super nice!
Are JL audio C1 Components also good? Do they give good mid bass?
💓💓 👌 me gusta tu canal
I think the C5 series was discontinued by JL according to the JL Audio website.
Come on mark get some paper cones if you wanna really sound good!!
Why not ceramic?
Now that these have been discontinued what would be the replacement?
That's what I wanna know! I reached out to JL and said I couldn't find C3 or C5 and that C5 was listed as discontinued and if there is a replacement coming and I got no answer. C7's cost way too much but I didn't wanna go with just C2's.
I would say C7 is the only replacement as the C3 and below don't sound as nice as C5.
@@markmaese1599 I finally heard back after pestering them. They said there's gonna be a new C6 line coming but wouldn't tell me when or how much! I'm gonna start saving up for them though
@@carlrosser3829 $999 for a component 6.5" set. Not cheap, but about half as much as an equivalent C7 set
You should put a disclaimer that JL Audio Is NO LONGER selling the C5 Line, they are apparently focusing on a C6 model, I just feel like they are going to up the price even higher then the C5 line to be I between the C5 and C7. Making a typical consumer go with 1. The C3 line if they can't afford the new C6 or C7s or 2. Go with a different brand entirely. I got the C7s and they are pretty good and I do like them but in my opinion they are not worth the current asking price. With these C5s out of the picture now, the 3 way options are now slim. 🤷♂️
Do you know why the C5 got discontinued?
@@carrillo100100 I heard from one guy who works for Car Toys Audio that JL Audio told them that they are making a C6 and that's why they discontinued the C5 line. I don't 100% believe that, I could be wrong but I think they discontinued the C5 line to Obligate Consumers buy the Higher End (More Expensive) C7 line if they want a 3 way Component speaker set up. But again I could be wrong and maybe a C6 is in development but I'm sure it's going to cost more then the original C5s but less then the C7s.
BRING BACK THE ZR-800 !!!!
Crossover points for 2way active c5
It's recommended @5000 Hz for 24dB slope
Wish they had done this before I got my Hertz Mille Pros 3-way last year.
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Lmao at jl audio up in here
Nice drivers, but that price tag... good lord.
Honestly they could be 50 cents and someone would complain they aren't 25. Quality has an expense. Real design. Real engineering.
The entire website doesn't even list a single price?? Wtf how expensive are they?
@@CarAudioFabrication I get it, for sure. I would have to hear them to validate their asking price. Seems like a lot of dough for a polypropylene cone, and I'm personally not a huge fan of them.
Brake dwn the c2 line up
Not sure if this makes sense. I can already buy the JL C5 525 (component 5.25 and tweeter with crossover) for $469 and throw the crossover away. If the 525cw cost $159 each and the 075ct are $210 a pair...
So, I thank JL for selling separate drivers(love parts-express style customisations), just price it according, please. I have always "disliked" trying to find matching front and rear component sets that didn't make me poor.
5.25 set is 570. With individual speakers it works out to 500. Tweeters are less when bought individually.
Also, in their defense, it's more efficient to sell a package set. My concern is more the other speakers I could be getting at this price point...
Why these and not Alpine X Series?
No more c5s. Wish I could afford c7 this year. lol I cant seem to think any other brand would give me the same sound. Considered Hertz but not a cool name. lol
I wish someone could help me. I have a 2019 impala premier. Long story short I’ve already completely upgraded everything. 3 amps and a yellow top battery in the back. My troubling question is I have a PAC Audio amp pro GM 61, I believe, which ever one works for the Bose system and my question is I have to turn my front and rear amp down because I have a continuous shhhhhhhh sound like when your TV is turned all the way up and there’s nothing playing, that static sound that you get. Not a crackling sound but just that quiet sound. I have been told it’s called white noise. I know there is someone out there that can help me fix this problem. Pac audio told me to switch the little voltage button on the unit and it did drop the static sound a little bit but it is still there. I need to figure out the problem so that I can turn my amps up. There should be no sound coming out of those speakers till the music is turned on. Can someone please help me.
ANC active noise cancellation
@@jackiejames8310 did that. It has to do with the voltage the pac audio puts out.
I got a 12w7 HO box and a jl audio slash 600/1v3 with a fix 86. Factory radio, no extra battery, no capacitor, and no upgraded alternator. 2017 impala
Looks like the good ole zr800s
I really like JL audio but it seems like almost every thing they make now is made in China. I just can't spend that kind of money on China gear. I wish they would bring production to the USA.
Except for these speakers of course.
Wait until the pandemic ends and I get a chance to go visit in person. They employ TONS of people here in the US. They still manufacture quite a few skus in the Miramar location. To be honest they probably have the most American manufacturing BY FAR in comparison to other car audio brands. Everyone says they want American manufacturing until they have to pay the prices for it. Which is ironic because you are complaining about the price. Finally these particular drivers are manufactured in Germany as discussed in the video. What it all really boils down to is the engineering behind the product. These speakers are designed and tested with scrutiny and it shows. They aren't just picking some random parts to throw together a speaker and having a name screen printed on.
The phone, PC, laptop, or whatever device you are using to complain about something from China, Is probably from China.
Even if it says "made in the USA" doesn't mean the parts that go into making it don't come from China.
@@thecoca274 There are no cell phones made in the USA. My phone is made in Korea. I was looking at JL subwoofers , they are sold at premium prices but made in china. I am ok with stuff made in Germany. I think a lot of people are wanting USA made products and are done with China.
Component speakers really shine with an active setup, ie separate amp channel for each speaker and dsp to sort out the frequencies, even with cheap speakers. Passive setup with the usual crossover box is a waste of money.
That's not entirely true. Crossovers exist over caps for a reason. A system on a well designed and built crossover will sound significantly better than just a cap on the tweeter. Unfortunately, not all crossovers fall into that classification, especially not the ones in "budget friendly" sets
This isnt to say full active isnt better, but a good crossover is the next best thing
They're discontinued! But why????
Dude you got to step it up in the SQ go and get yourself a set of Audio Dynamics 3,000 or 4,000 series components I am telling you if you thought the focal power K2 series was good you haven't seen slash heard nothing yet! I love your videos mark it would be really cool if you checked out Audio Dynamics