Meet the New EPIC PRO Speakers: 6.5" Horn Coaxial, 6.5" Midrange with Neodymium Motor, and 2.75" Super Bullet Tweeter

Loud is just the beginning. The EPIC PRO family just got three new members, and each one is built to do something the others can't: a horn coaxial that delivers full-range volume from one mounting spot, a slim neodymium midrange that fits where bulky drivers won't, and a super bullet tweeter that keeps up with the loudest systems on the street. Here's what's new, how the three fit together, and what to know about the rest of the EPIC PRO lineup.

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The three new EPIC PRO speakers at a glance

EPICPRO6HCX 6.5" horn coaxial speaker

The EPICPRO6HCX combines a high-efficiency midrange driver with a wideband horn driver in a single coaxial speaker. Because both sit at one point, you get a coherent, focused sound with no separate tweeter to aim, mount, or wire. It's the simplest way to add pro-audio volume to a door or dash location.

Features and benefits

•      Aluminum compression horn tweeter diaphragm. Delivers high-volume, precise, wide-band sound, so highs stay clear when you turn it up.

•      Precision-designed horn flare. Extends high-frequency response and helps project sound where you want it.

•      Lightweight 1.5 in midrange voice coil. Keeps the moving mass low for high SPL output.

•      High-density composite fiber cone. Warm, natural tonality with exceptional damping.

•      Double-roll cloth surround. Accurate sound reproduction with the efficiency pro audio is known for.

•      Stamped-steel basket. High-tensile steel for improved damping.

•      Integrated high-pass capacitor. Protects the tweeter, so you don't need an external high-pass filter for it.

•      Mounting hardware and grilles included.

Good to know: Mounting depth is 2.76 in. For the full 200 W, run the speaker with a high-pass filter set to 200 Hz at 12 dB per octave.

EPICPRO6NX 6.5" midrange with neodymium motor speaker

The EPICPRO6NX is packed with a neodymium motor, a cast-aluminum basket, and a sonically designed, aluminum phase plug in a low-profile 6.5 in midrange. It fits where bulky drivers can't, and the compact magnet structure opens up more installation locations without giving up the output EPIC PRO is known for.

Features and benefits

•      Premium neodymium magnet structure. Delivers massive motor force from a compact, low-profile design.

•      Precision-designed aluminum basket. Superior rigidity and heat dissipation for hard-working, long sessions.

•      Acoustically engineered phase plug. A smooth sound profile with clearer midrange and better high-frequency control.

•      High-density composite fiber cone. Warm, natural tonality with exceptional damping.

•      Double-roll cloth surround. Accurate reproduction at high output.

•      Mounting hardware and grilles included.

Good to know: Mounting depth is 2.38 in, and the sensitivity is 97.4 dB at 1 W, 1 m (101 dB at 2.83 V). The speaker performs with precision at 100 W and unleashes maximum SPL at 200 W.

EPICPRO3SBT 2.75" super bullet tweeter

The EPICPRO3SBT isn't a typical soft or metal dome tweeter. It's a compression tweeter with a titanium diaphragm, oxygen-free copper (OFC) voice coil, and a precision-designed front horn, built to match the output of the loudest EPIC PRO midranges. Dual mounting rings give you two ways to install it.

Features and benefits

•      105 dB sensitivity. Pairs with any EPIC PRO midrange for extreme volume with studio-style clarity.

•      Lightweight titanium diaphragm. High SPL with fast, detailed response.

•      OFC voice coil. Built for high power handling.

•      Powerful neodymium motor structure. High output from a compact driver that fits more locations.

•      Bullet phase plug. Improves off-axis clarity, so the sound stays clean even when the tweeter isn't aimed straight at you.

•      Front and rear installation. Two mounting rings are included: front-mount with the four-screw ring, or rear-mount through the panel with the threaded locking ring.

•      Crossover included. The supplied 3.3 µF capacitor lets the tweeter run at its full 160 W RMS rating.

Good to know: The 3SBT is rated for 80 to 160 W RMS depending on the crossover point. AudioControl recommends pairing each tweeter with two EPIC midrange drivers, in 6.5 in, 6x9 in, or 8 in sizes.

The rest of the EPIC PRO lineup

The new speakers join a growing EPIC PRO family. Every model is built for the same goal: efficient, loud, and clear without wasting your amplifier's power.

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Feed your speakers with an EPIC Series amplifier

Pro audio speakers deliver their volume only when they get the power to match. EPIC Series amplifiers are built for exactly that job. They use a high-current Class D design in a compact, thermally efficient chassis, so you get maximum output without taking over your trunk or your whole electrical system. The lineup covers every part of the build: multi-channel amps for speakers and monoblocks for subwoofers, plus smart protection circuitry on the multi-channel models.

How to choose

•      Speaker-centric: EPICFOUR or EPICBIGFOUR. Four channels run a pair of EPIC PRO midranges and a pair of tweeters, like the 6NX and 3SBT. Another option is use the 6HCX horn coaxial speakers for channels 1 and 2, which leaves channels 3 and 4 free for tweeters or a subwoofer. Choose the EPICBIGFOUR when you want more headroom or plan to wire speaker pairs in parallel.

•      One amp for the whole system: EPICFIVE or EPICSIX. The five-channel EPICFIVE powers four speaker channels plus a subwoofer. The six-channel EPICSIX adds a full set of channels for a bigger speaker setup.

•      Maximum Bass: an EPIC monoblock. Pick the EPIC500 through EPIC4000 to match your subwoofer's RMS rating. EPIC amps pair naturally with EPICX subwoofers, and the monoblocks include EPIC Boost bass equalization and an EPICENTER Link for use with The EPICENTER.

•      Match the power: Aim for an amp whose RMS output per channel fits your speakers' ratings, from 80 to 250 W RMS across the EPIC PRO line.

•      Using a factory radio? Add a line output converter such as the LC2i PRO or LC7i PRO to feed your new amp.

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Pro audio speakers: your questions answered

What is a pro audio speaker?

Pro audio speakers come from live-sound design, where the goal is to fill large spaces with sound efficiently. They use lightweight cones, cloth surrounds, and powerful motors so more of each watt turns into volume. EPIC PRO brings that approach into the car.

Why are pro audio speakers so much louder?

Sensitivity. Pro audio drivers convert amplifier power into sound more efficiently, so they produce more volume from the same watts. The EPICPRO6NX is rated at 97.4 dB at 1 W, and the EPICPRO3SBT at 105 dB.

What does sensitivity mean, and how much does it matter?

Sensitivity is how loud a speaker plays with 1 watt measured at 1 meter. Every 3 dB of sensitivity is equal to doubling your amplifier power. A speaker that's 10 dB more sensitive can play as loud as a less efficient one with roughly 10 times the power.

Do pro audio speakers sound good, or are they just loud?

They can do both. AudioControl's EPIC PRO line pairs efficiency with tuned components, such as phase plugs, horn flares, and composite cones, to keep the sound smooth and clear at high volume. As with any speaker, a good amp and a proper crossover setup make a big difference.

Do I need a crossover or high-pass filter?

Yes, for midranges. They aren't built for deep bass, and a high-pass filter protects them and lets them play louder. For EPIC PRO midranges, AudioControl lists settings from about 80 to 200 Hz at 12 dB per octave, with higher settings supporting higher power. Tweeters need a high-pass filter too, either the included capacitor or an active setting on your amp or DSP.

How much power do pro audio speakers need?

EPIC PRO speakers are rated from roughly 80 to 250 W RMS. Many perform well at half their rating, but they open up when you give them the full power. Match the amp's RMS output per channel to the speaker's rating.

Can I use pro audio speakers with my factory radio?

Yes, with an amplifier. A factory radio can't drive these speakers loudly on its own. Add an amp, and use a line output converter like the LC2i PRO or LC7i PRO to feed it from the factory speaker signal.

Get loud with EPIC PRO

The new EPICPRO6HCX, 6NX, and 3SBT give you three more ways to build a system that's street loud and studio clear. Every AudioControl order includes free shipping on orders of $99 and up (exclusions apply), 30-day returns, and a one-year warranty.

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