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These Rockford Fosgate P1683 6x8 three-way speakers consistently deliver clearer highs and stronger low-end than many stock units and offer very good value — though some vehicles require minor mounting or wiring modifications and there is an isolated report of early failure.
Buyer confidence
94%Highlights
- PEI dome tweeter
- Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone
- Butyl midrange rubber surround
- FlexFit basket design
Key specs
Full specs- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 4-Ohm
- Midrange Mounting Depth
- 2.28" (58mm)
- Speaker Type
- 3-Way Coax
- Tweeter Size (Nominal Diameter)
- 0.75" (19.0mm)
- Midrange Size (Nominal Diameter)
- 6"x8"
- Crossover
- n/a - tweeter has built-in crossover
- Frequency Response (Hz)
- 65Hz - 24kHz
- Shipping Weight
- 4.9 Lbs. (2.22 Kg.)
Key specs
Full specs- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 4-Ohm
- Midrange Mounting Depth
- 2.28" (58mm)
- Speaker Type
- 3-Way Coax
- Tweeter Size (Nominal Diameter)
- 0.75" (19.0mm)
Highlights
Overview- PEI dome tweeter
- Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone
- Butyl midrange rubber surround
Review highlights
Based on customer reviewsClear, punchy 6x8s that noticeably upgrade factory sound
These Rockford Fosgate P1683 6x8 three-way speakers consistently deliver clearer highs and stronger low-end than many stock units and offer very good value — though some vehicles require minor mounting or wiring modifications and there is an isolated report of early failure.
What buyers praise
- Clear, crisp highs and improved overall clarity
- Better bass/low-end than typical factory 6x8s
What to watch for
- May require trimming or modification of mounting brackets for a clean fit in some doors
Overview
The P1683 is a 6x8 3-way full-range speaker rated at 65 watts RMS and sold as a pair. Each package includes two speakers, integrated high-pass crossovers (ICC) and mounting hardware.
Best for
- Replacing factory 6x8 speakers
- Vehicles with irregular or nonstandard speaker openings
- Listeners seeking improved full-range sound over stock speakers
Key points
- 6x8 (6 by 8 inch) 3-way full-range speaker design
- 65 watts RMS power rating
- Sold in pairs (two speakers per package)
- Integrated Concealed Crossover (ICC) — built-in high-pass crossover
- Flex Fit basket to aid compatibility with odd-shaped factory speaker locations
- Includes mounting hardware
Fit and use
Designed as a factory-replacement full-range driver. The Flex Fit basket improves compatibility with nonstandard mounting locations. The ICC integrated crossover removes the need for a separate external crossover box.
What to know
Rated at 65W RMS — match to the amplifier power you plan to use. Confirm vehicle fit before purchase since speaker openings can vary. The package is sold as a pair and includes mounting hardware and integrated crossovers.
Key features
- PEI dome tweeter
- Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone
- Butyl midrange rubber surround
- FlexFit basket design
- OEM adapter plate included
- Sold in pairs (2 each)
- 1 Year Warranty
- VAST Surround (speakers)
- ICC Crossover
- Klippel Verified
- CTA-2031
More info
Manufacturer details
The P1683 is a 6”x8” 3-way full-range speaker rated at 65 watts RMS designed for fanatics needing a quality factory replacement driver. Includes two speakers, integrated high-pass crossovers and mounting hardware. Sold in pairs (2 each).
Additional details
Fanatics that need a great sounding speaker to replace factory installed garbage will certainly benefit from this Punch series full-range speaker. The P1683 offers a Flex Fit™ basket to ensure compatibility with odd shaped factory speaker locations and an ICC (Integrated Concealed Crossover), eliminating the need to mount any black boxes.
Technologies

VAST Surround (speakers)
Rockford Fosgate's proprietary surround technique, VAST, provides up to a 25% increase in the speakers effective

ICC Crossover
The Integrated Concealed Crossover hides the crossover inside the basket, creating a cleaner look and easier

Klippel Verified
To adorn the ‘Verified with Klippel’ mark, the qualifying company’s loudspeaker engineering personnel must be

CTA-2031
Power handling on Rockford Fosgate speakers conform to CTA-2031 industry standards. This means your speaker has
Specs
Specifications
| Nominal Impedance (Ohms) | 4-Ohm |
| Midrange Mounting Depth | 2.28" (58mm) |
| Speaker Type | 3-Way Coax |
| Tweeter Size (Nominal Diameter) | 0.75" (19.0mm) |
| Midrange Size (Nominal Diameter) | 6"x8" |
| Crossover | n/a - tweeter has built-in crossover |
| Frequency Response (Hz) | 65Hz - 24kHz |
| Shipping Weight | 4.9 Lbs. (2.22 Kg.) |
| Sensitivity (dB @ 1W/1M) | 90 |
| Grille/Trim Ring Included | No |
| Mounting Hardware | Yes |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 65 Watts RMS 130 Watts Max |
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