Best Car Component Speakers: Upgrade Your Audio Experience

Installing the JBL GTO609C Premium 6.5-Inch Component Speaker System means that you no longer have to drive with the windows up to create a better listening room. These 6.5-inch woofers have a slightly larger design than similar speakers in their class so they can move more air and produce better sound. Each woofer is made of a metallic, poly-injected material coupled with a rubber surround for a smooth sound. Plus, the material resists damage from harsh weather conditions. Also included is a soft dome tweeter that provides smooth highs. The tweeter is integrated with a dual-level volume adjustment control to make up for improper speaker placement. Furthermore, the tweeter features oversized voice coils for optimal heat dissipation and power handling. JBL’s patented i-mount system offers the flexibility of either a flush or surface mount. 

However, you should note that the woofers are only designed to handle mid-bass frequencies — you still need to purchase a dedicated subwoofer to handle the lower frequencies. You can match them with GTO-series amplifiers so they can keep up with other GTO-series subwoofers in your vehicle. 

The main benefit of the Pyle Two-Way Component Speaker System is that it’s one of the most decently priced speaker sets on the market. Not only do you get a pair of 6.5-inch midrange speakers, but you also get a pair of 0.5-inch silk dome tweeters, protective grills, wires, and mounting hardware without breaking your bank. Besides the price, the speakers have an elegant design with yellow-colored, poly-injected cones. They also include a fatigue-resistant, butyl rubber surround that’s guaranteed to last longer than factory speakers with paper cones. Also contributing to its durability are high-temperature voice coils that help to reduce thermal and mechanical stress during extended playtime. This audio system can handle continuous power of 200 watts, and a frequency range of 90 to 20,000 hertz. Lastly, the speakers can fit in OEM mounting spaces so you can flush-, surface-, or angle-mount them. 

This speaker system is only designed to handle mid and high frequencies. Therefore, you still need to purchase a subwoofer if you would like to feel a deep, punchy bass in your car. 

The Alpine 6.5 Inch Component 2-Way Speakers have a significant improvement on the design to make them easier to install and better sounding than previous speaker systems in the R-series collection. They have larger voice coils that can handle up to 100 watts of RMS power and have a shallow mounting depth so they can fit in tight spaces. Both the woofer and tweeter cone features Alpine’s exclusive carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer construction that’s strong but lightweight enough to allow fatigue-free cone movement. The material also resists damage even in harsh operating conditions. What’s more, the drivers have a sensitivity of 88 decibels, and can provide a frequency response of around 65 to 40,000 hertz. When you open the package, you will get a pair of 6.5-inch woofers with grilles, a pair of tweeters with pre-installed grilles, a pair of compact crossovers, and mounting hardware. Moreover, this speaker system is backed by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. 

Unfortunately, the tweeters may experience a slight distortion when played at high volumes. You may have to keep the volume at a moderate level to keep enjoying crisp, clear highs. 

Include this single, 6.5-inch, mid-range speaker from Rockford Fosgate in your car audio set-up and fill your car with loud and clear mid-tones. The speaker can handle a peak power of 200 watts and up to 100 watts of continuous power. Four-ohm, high-temperature voice coils help to dissipate heat generated from heavy playtime so the speakers can stay in good condition for a longer period. A fiber-reinforced paper cone and a corrugated treated cloth surround help to improve the rigidity of the speaker so it can provide a tight sound despite the sound vibrations. This speaker requires a 2.24-inch mounting depth and comes with mounting hardware for easy installation. It also comes with a pre-installed grille to protect the structure from mechanical damage. 

Just note that you only get a single speaker with its mounting hardware. You have to buy the amplifier separately; your stereo may not deliver enough power to drive this speaker.

Manufactured by Skar Audio, this is a component speaker system consisting of a pair of 6.5-inch, midrange speakers, a pair of tweeters, a pair of crossover networks, and mounting hardware. The silk dome tweeters produce a mellow sound while the midrange drivers feature a fiberglass cone that makes the speaker responsive to a wide range of frequencies. The speakers can handle a frequency range between 50 to 25,000 hertz, and have a sensitivity of 89 decibels. Also, the speakers utilize copper voice coils, which provide better sound output and are longer lasting than the aluminum alternatives. Furthermore, the speakers can handle 100 watts of RMS power.

Just like the other options, this speaker system also has a few of its drawbacks. It is not designed to handle low frequencies so you may still need to include a subwoofer in the setup. Also, it may take you a while to install. 

Kenwood has a solid reputation for designing some of the best sounding car speakers, and the Excelon Component Speaker System is no exception. To help bring out every detail in the music you listen to, you get a pair of 6.5-inch woofers with an advanced hybrid pulp construction, a pair of soft dome tweeters with a neodymium magnet, and a pair of two-way external crossovers. The woofer has a resilient rubber surround that can withstand constant vibrations and resists weather damage. The magnet in the tweeters helps to improve the accuracy of the tweeters so they can provide smooth and distortion-free highs. Moreover, the speakers come with grilles to protect them from mechanical damage. The drivers can handle up to 80 watts of RMS power, and provide a frequency response of around 57 to 20,000 hertz. 

However, if you like to play music at loud volumes, then these may not be the speakers for you. They may sound distorted at loud volumes, especially when playing audio with high frequencies.

The Infinity Reference 9630CX Speaker System consists of a pair of 6x9-inch woofers, a pair of edge-driven textile tweeters, a pair of speaker grills, crossovers, and mounting hardware. The oversized Plus-One woofer cone offers more room to move more air to produce a richer bass output, while a durable, hi-roll rubber surround ensures you consistently get a powerful sound no matter how long you play them. The tweeters are designed to overcome harshness for smooth and pleasant high tones. Plus, the external crossovers are integrated with a push-button tweeter control so you can easily adjust the “brightness” of the sound. Additionally, these speakers operate within a frequency range of 46 to 21,000 hertz, and have a sensitivity of 93 decibels so you will get more volume from your sound system. You can power them with up to 125 watts of continuous power. 

While the slightly larger-than-normal design may be reasonable for better sound quality, the woofers may not fit in all vehicles. You may have to modify the mounting hole to include them.