SONY Mobile ES™ Series 6"x9" 2-Way Car Speakers - XS-690ES
Sony has a worldwide reputation for making great audio easy to access. So it's always exciting when they decide to make a product that's focused on premium car audio, like their flagship XS-690ES 6"x9" speakers. I carved out some time to experience their Mobile ES Series for myself at Crutchfield HQ's Car Audio Listening Lab. Using Hi-res Audio streaming service Qobuz, I listened to some of my favorite albums from female vocalists like Bonnie Raitt and Kate Bush, soundscapes from Daft Punk, and hip-hop from MF DOOM. It's no exaggeration to say that with every track, I heard texture and detail I'd never heard before. All of those small revelations added up to a bigger, deeper feeling — I felt closer to the music... I felt like I was "there." If you're hungering for an audiophile-grade experience in the car, these Hi-res Audio-compatible speakers from Sony are a wonderful way to start.
Specialized woofer
Sony builds the woofer cones of these 6"x9" 2-way speakers from a specialized, mica-reinforced cellular aramid fiber. Developed in-house, this lightweight, rigid material minimizes distortion and enhances overall low-frequency response. Sony's unique, notch-edge surround helps with responsiveness and shrugging off wear and tear over the life of the speaker
Audiophile tweeter
The speaker's synthetic fabric dome tweeter delivers frequencies up to 40,000 Hz that, even though they are above the range of human hearing, reveal more texture and detail in your high-resolution audio files and add more realism and atmosphere to instruments and vocals.
The sum of its parts
Sony's meticulous approach to stamping out distortion wherever it might lurk continues with nearly every other facet of this speaker. The structure of its five-beam frame helps the dispersion of unwanted resonance and the speaker's integrated dynamic air diffuser promotes essential cooling when the going gets hot. That means you can feed the Mobile ES Series speakers plenty of power from an aftermarket amp and always count on immersive, natural sound.
Product highlights:
- 6"x9" 2-way car speakers (pair)
- Mica Reinforced Cellular aramid fiber woofer
- 1" synthetic fiber dome tweeter
- handles up to 110 watts RMS (330 watts peak power)
- frequency response: 35-40,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 90 dB
- warranty: 3 years
- MFR # XS690ES
- Item # 158XS690ES
What's in the box:
- Two 2-way speakers
- 2 Grilles
- Eight 1-1/8" Screws
- Installation instructions (English/ French/ Spanish/ German/ Italian/ 20 other languages)
- Warranty information
- Template on the box
✓ Available at our Brookvale workshop
✓ Installed by qualified auto electricians and audio technicians
✓ Over 30 years of combined car audio experience
✓ OEM-grade wiring looms, connectors and installation materials
✓ Warranty-backed workmanship
✓ Suitable for cars, 4WDs, SUVs, utes and commercial vehicles
Whether you're upgrading speakers, adding an amplifier, installing a multimedia system, fitting a dash cam, or improving vehicle security, our experienced installation team can recommend and fit the right solution for your vehicle.
Need installation pricing or advice? Contact our team on 02 993 92977or visit our Brookvale showroom.
Our Northern Beaches team can assist with:
✓ Product recommendations
✓ Vehicle compatibility checks
✓ Installation advice
✓ System upgrade planning
✓ Warranty and support enquiries
Call 02 993 92977, visit our Brookvale showroom, or use our contact form and we'll help you find the right solution for your vehicle.
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