Alpine SXE-13CS Component Speakers
56,00 €
Alpine SXE-13CS is a component car speaker system with a separately installed tweeter and main speaker. This arrangement allows the direction of high frequencies to be chosen according to the vehicle interior. The system delivers 35 W RMS, 250 W maximum short-term power and a 60 Hz-20 kHz frequency range. Its rubber surround allows the moving part to operate freely, so it must not be compressed by trim during installation.
Alpine SXE-13CS component speakers are designed for in-car audio systems. This component speaker system allows the tweeter to be installed separately from the main speaker. It delivers 35 W RMS, with a maximum short-term power rating of 250 W peak, and reproduces a frequency range of 60 Hz-20 kHz.
Purpose of the component system
A separate tweeter provides greater freedom when choosing its position inside the vehicle. It can be aimed towards the listeners so that high frequencies are not muffled by door trim. A symmetrical arrangement on the left and right sides helps maintain a consistent stereo image.
The balanced-dome tweeter is made from Mylar and titanium and uses a neodymium magnet. The woofer features a ferrite magnet and a cone made from long-fibre natural cellulose.
The rubber surround allows the moving part of the speaker to travel freely and return to its resting position. During installation, the surround must not be compressed by trim panels or mounting hardware. Avoid touching or pressing the cellulose cone as well.
Choosing the appropriate power
The 35 W RMS figure describes the continuous power rating and should be used when matching the system with a car stereo or amplifier. The 250 W peak figure represents the maximum short-term power rating and must not be treated as continuous power.
The amplifier load must be suitable for the impedance of the chosen wiring arrangement. The maximum power figure alone is not enough to select an appropriate amplifier. When setting the volume, avoid clearly audible distortion, as this indicates that the system is operating outside a suitable range.
The 90 dB/W/m sensitivity helps indicate the sound level the system can produce from a specified amount of power. It is useful when comparing speakers measured under the same conditions, but it should not be considered separately from the RMS rating and installation location.
Connection and initial tuning
Maintain the same polarity on both channels. If one channel is connected with reversed polarity, bass may be weakened at the listening position. Label the left- and right-channel cables before covering the installation areas permanently.
The tweeter requires appropriate frequency separation. If an external filter or amplifier crossover is used, begin with neutral settings. Make further adjustments while listening from the normal driving position.
If the stereo or amplifier includes a high-pass filter, the lower limit of the reproduced frequency range-or a higher setting-can provide an initial reference point. The final setting depends on the installation location, listening volume and operation of the other speakers in the system.
For initial tuning, set the tone controls to neutral and keep the channel balance even. Adjust the treble and bass only afterwards. This order makes it easier to distinguish the effects of installation from changes made with the stereo’s tone controls.
Choosing the installation location
The main speaker needs enough clearance for the cone and rubber surround to move. Door trim must not touch either part. There must also be sufficient space behind the speaker for the vehicle’s mechanisms and wiring.
Install the tweeters at a similar height on both sides of the cabin. Aiming them too directly at one seat may alter the channel balance. Before securing them permanently, compare several directions while listening from the driver’s seat.
After installation, check that no trim panels vibrate. Use a familiar recording at moderate volume for the listening test. Assess the position of voices, the clarity of high frequencies and the consistency of the bass.
Technical specifications
| Model | Alpine SXE-13CS |
|---|---|
| Type | Component car speaker system |
| RMS power | 35 W |
| Maximum power | 250 W peak |
| Frequency range | 60 Hz-20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB/W/m |
| Tweeter | Mylar and titanium balanced-dome tweeter |
| Tweeter magnet | Neodymium |
| Woofer magnet | Ferrite |
| Woofer cone material | Long-fibre natural cellulose |
| Surround | Rubber |
FAQ
What is this component system designed for?
It is designed for an in-car audio system where the tweeter needs to be positioned separately. This arrangement provides more precise control over the direction of high frequencies.
Which power rating should I use when choosing an amplifier?
The continuous RMS rating is the main figure to consider, rather than the short-term peak rating. The amplifier load must also match the impedance of the selected wiring arrangement.
Where should the tweeters be installed?
Choose symmetrical positions that are not covered by thick trim. Before permanent installation, compare several tweeter directions from the normal listening position.
How can weakened bass be avoided?
Check that both channels are connected with the same polarity. Reversed polarity on one channel can cause partial cancellation of low frequencies.
How should I begin tuning the system after installation?
Use moderate volume and a recording you know well. Check the position of voices, high-frequency clarity and the consistency of the bass.
