【ETON MGS-180｜16cm separate speakers featuring a magnesium dome】

By replacing the factory speakers, I’d like to hear vocals and instrument sounds a bit more clearly. Not only when turning the volume up, but also at everyday listening volume, I want to enjoy music comfortably.

That’s exactly what the ETON MGS-180 is for.

Magnesium dome tweeters that balance light weight and rigidity

The MGS-180 tweeters use a 28mm magnesium dome diaphragm.

Magnesium is a lightweight material, but if used as-is, its softness becomes an issue. So, through a plasma electrolytic oxidation surface treatment co-developed with the British company KERONAITE, a hard, high-density ceramic layer is formed on the magnesium surface.

By making the diaphragm light and easy to move firmly, it becomes easier to bring out sound onset and fine details.

This is the kind of speaker where sounds that felt slightly ambiguous with factory speakers—such as vocal breathing, the lingering resonance of guitars and pianos, and the subtle shimmer of cymbals—are heard with better clarity and visibility.

The final result changes depending on installation method and adjustments

The tweeter’s magnetic circuit uses a neodymium magnet, and the frame uses an aluminum front frame.

The front frame is designed to be removable, so depending on the vehicle model and installation method, you can consider an installation that takes advantage of the original position. However, whether installation is actually possible and what the final result looks like will vary depending on the vehicle’s factory speaker shape, available mounting space, door structure, and more.

Speakers are not something that will produce their intended sound just by installing them. Depending on the door-side mounting base and vibration measures, how the speaker is fixed, the tweeter’s orientation, and the combination with the factory system, the impression you get will differ even with the same ETON MGS-180.

If it were me, I would first confirm the vehicle and the current system, then sort out whether to replace only the speakers or to also consider door installation work and sound tuning. Separating where you should invest money and where you don’t need to goes a long way toward making a choice you won’t regret.

For those who want to enjoy your everyday music one step deeper

The ETON MGS-180 is not a speaker made only to make the volume louder.

In the vocal tracks you listen to every day, the position of the voice becomes easier to grasp, and in live recordings it’s easier to feel the stage’s width and the atmosphere. On long drives, the stress of hearing muffled sound is reduced, and you’ll find yourself wanting to listen to your usual songs again.

This is a 16cm separate speaker designed to deliver those kinds of changes.

Selected as a Auto Sound Grand Prix 2008 Winner model as well, I think it’s still a good option for those considering a speaker upgrade with an emphasis on sound expression.

The best installation method varies depending on the vehicle model, the specifications of the factory audio, the kind of music you normally listen to, and the dissatisfaction you currently feel. Let’s first check together whether the ETON MGS-180 suits your vehicle and how far you should go with installation work.

Main specifications / specs

【Basic information】

• Product name: ETON MGS-180
• Brand: ETON
• Type: 16cm separate speaker set
• Award: Auto Sound Grand Prix 2008 Winner

【Tweeter】

• Diaphragm: 28mm magnesium dome
• Surface treatment: ceramic layer treatment via plasma electrolytic oxidation
• Magnetic circuit: neodymium magnet
• Frame: aluminum front frame
• Front frame: removable

• Compatibility with the vehicle and installation methods vary depending on vehicle model, model year, and factory audio specifications.