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If you’re the type of person who enjoys walking around town with the windows down and the volume up, you know that original car speaker systems don’t always deliver the best listening quality. If you’re looking to upgrade your listening experience, check out this list of the 5 best aftermarket car speakers to make your commute sound better.
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- Impedance 4 Ohm
- Can handle 350 watts of peak power per pair
- “IMPP woofer cone reinforced with carbon and MICA”
- Frequency response 36 – 25,000 Hz
Features a Mica Matrix cone design for better sound quality and includes heat-resistant voice coils. Each pair can handle up to 350 watts of peak power and the speakers have a 4-ohm impedance rating.
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- Impedance 4 Ohm
- Can handle 300 watts peak
- “IMPP woofer cone reinforced with Mica carbon”
- Frequency response 40 – 36,000 Hz
These slightly smaller PIONEER speakers on our list still deliver 300 watts of power and a mesh grille design to replace your original speakers. They have a 4 Ohm impedance, can handle 300 watts of peak power, and provide a frequency response of 40 – 36,000 Hz.
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- Frequency response 100 – 18,000 Hz
- Poly . spray woofer cone
- Sold in pairs
This BOSS audio option is a 4 Ohm three-way loudspeaker with system sensitivity of 90 dB and 300W of power. They are sold in pairs and have a frequency response of 100 – 18,000 Hz .
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- 3 Ohm . impedance
- Carbon pumped cone
- Oversized voice coil
- The “I-Mount” system makes it easy to flush or float your tweeters
Produce more bass and allow better air circulation with the help of carbon-injected Plus One cones. Also uses oversized voice oil for smoother high-end sound and its own “I-Mount” system to mount your tweeter.
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- Features of polypropylene cones
- 6.5″ 3-way full-range speaker
- Comes with its own mounting hardware
These Rockford Fosgate 3-way full-range loudspeakers feature a vacuum polypropylene cone design with 90 Watt output. They even come with their own mounting hardware.
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How to choose the right car speakers
If you’re looking to upgrade your stock speakers, you need to first determine what you want to get with the upgrade. Do you want more bass? You will probably want something with a woofer and lower frequency response. If you want more volume, you’re probably looking for a system with a higher dB ceiling.
How to install custom car speakers?
You can completely install custom speakers yourself, but you will most likely want to hire a professional. There are a lot of wires and electronic components involved, so if that sounds intimidating, it’s probably best to hire someone. For those who feel more comfortable trying it out for themselves, here is a Youtube tutorial on how to install a full car audio system.
Are there any downsides to adding custom car speakers?
Of course, some problems can arise when upgrading from your original car speakers to something a little louder. The biggest problem is probably the installation, as they can be difficult to install or expensive when you have to add the price of a professional installer. You should also be aware that some cities have sound regulations and if you break the rules by playing your music too loud, you could be fined.
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