About the AudioControl PNW-65CS2
The AudioControl experience
AudioControl is all about experience – in fact, over 45 years of experience engineering high-fidelity audio components. That expertise guarantees you an audio adventure that may change what you thought was possible in your car. The PNW-65CS2 6-1/2″ component system will bring you authentic reproduction with distinct placement of instruments across the soundstage, for next-level audio in your car.The crossovers lead the way
AudioControl built this system around second-order Linkwitz-Riley crossover networks, which provide some awesome benefits:- A natural transition between the frequencies directed to the woofer and the tweeter, thanks to the network’s 12dB per octave slope. This minimal overlap means better sound quality and excellent power handling.
- Virtual elimination of unnatural peaks and valleys in the speaker’s output, so you’ll hear exactly what was recorded in the studio.
- A linear phase response, for outstanding imaging and soundstage.
Product highlights:
- component speaker system includes 2 woofers, 2 tweeters, 2 external crossovers, and 2 grilles
- 6-1/2″ poly mica-coated woofer cone with double-roll surround
- separate 3/4″ silk dome tweeter
- 2-way crossover network (3500 Hz at 12dB/octave)
- grilles and tweeter mounting hardware included
Specs:
- handles up to 100 watts RMS (125 watts peak power)
- frequency response: 60-20,000 Hz
- impedance: 3 ohms
- sensitivity: 88.8 dB
- woofer top-mount depth: 2.36″
- grilles and tweeter mounting hardware included
- warranty: 1 year
What’s in the box:
- Two woofers
- Two woofer grilles
- Two PNW-1 Tweeters (16″ speaker wire attached)
- 2 Flush mount tweeter housings (tweeters installed)
- 2 PNW-HF1 High pass crossover networks
- 2 PNW-LF1 Low pass crossover networks
- 4 Heat shrink crossover covers
- 2 U-Brackets
- Two M4x8mm Machine screws (2.5mm Allen head)
- Sixteen 1-1/8″ Screws (2.5mm Allen head)
- 16 Speed clips
- User guide
- Template
More details on the AudioControl PNW-65CS2
Features & specs
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Size | 6 1/2 | |
| Driver Design | 2-way | |
| Woofer Design | Cone | |
| Woofer Material | Poly Mica-Coated Paper | |
| Woofer Surround | Rubber | |
| Midrange Design | — | |
| Midrange Material | — | |
| Tweeter Design | Dome | |
| Tweeter Material | Silk | |
| Super Tweeter Design | — | |
| Super Tweeter Material | — | |
| Impedance (Ohms) | 3 | |
| Weather-resistant | No | |
| Grilles Included | Black, Steel mesh, Plastic frame | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Specifications | ||
| Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter) | 88.8 | |
| Sensitivity at 2.83 volts | N/A | |
| Frequency Response | 60 – 20k Hz | |
| Maximum RMS Wattage | 100 | |
| Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 125 | |
| Top-mount Depth (Inches) | 2 3/8 | |
| Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) | 2 5/8 | |
| Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 5 5/8 | |
| Mounting Height (Inches) | 0.28 | |
| Frame Width | 6.565 | |
| Frame Length | 6.565 | |
Product Research
Features
Woofer Mounting: Some manufacturers, including AudioControl, call this size speaker a 6½”. Because it requires a larger cutout than a standard 6½” speaker, Crutchfield has traditionally referred to this size woofer as a 6¾”. Please enter your vehicle information to confirm fit.
Tweeter Mounting: The tweeters are designed to flush mount using the included clamps, but they can also mount to many factory tweeter brackets using the M4 threaded insert on the back of the tweeter housing. The tweeters are permanently mounted in their housings and have these dimensions:
- Depth: 0.864″
- Height: 0.403″
- Cutout Diameter: 1.84″ (1.875″ hole saw recommended)
- Frame Diameter: 2.11″
Crossovers: Each channel uses separate 12 dB/octave in-line crossovers for the woofer and tweeter, convenient when the drivers are installed in different locations. You can also bi-amp the speakers easily. All the crossovers’ inputs and outputs have removable terminal blocks that accept wire up to 12-gauge. The crossover point is 3.5 kHz and each tweeter’s high pass crossover has a three position output level switch; choose flat, -3 dB, or -6 dB.
Crossover Dimensions:
- Width: 3.26″ (4.25″ including mounting flange and wire)
- Height: 1.24″
- Depth: 1.9″
Crossover Covers: If space is an issue, the crossover housings can be removed and the crossovers protected using the included heat shrink covers. The width and depth are reduced slightly and the height is reduced to 0.78″.
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.
Power Handling: AudioControl describes the continuous power handling (RMS) as follows:
- Min: 75 watts
- Ideal: 100 watts
- Max: 125 watts
