You are probably tired of scrolling through websites after websites looking for the perfect guideline that will help you find the right speaker for your stereo.
Or… this is the first article you just stumbled upon on your first try. Either way, you are in for a treat. This single webpage will tell you all the things that no one else will. Well! What’s in here?
This article will describe you about car speakers in the past few years. Here, I have basically talked about how I perfectly match car speakers with the stereo every time.
By the time this article ends, you will have the perfect speaker in mind (or probably, you will have the speaker on its way to your home. Who knows!)
This is what you came here for, right? So, let’s get started.
Can You Install Any Speaker in Your Car Stereo?
Well, you can’t just set up any random speaker in your car stereo. Speakers come in different shapes and sizes. Apart from the dimensions, the type and power may not be compatible.
Although, if you get all the points just right, any speaker will perfectly fit in your vehicle’s sound system. But this is too much hassle. And chances are the sound quality of these speakers won’t be up to the mark. The bottom line is, you can install any speaker in your car stereo, but it’s not worth it unless you don’t have any other option.
If you are following my words, you probably already understand that there are two options. You can either have the original speaker from the manufacturer or get a spare part from a different company. I prefer the first option because, as I already said, the latter one is quite complicated to handle.
No matter what you go for, there are a few things you should be aware of. Keep reading, and you will find everything you must know.
What If You’re Trying to Match an Aftermarket Speaker with Your Car Stereo?
Aftermarket speakers have a few benefits, and people who know these secrets don’t go for anything else. Firstly, aftermarket accessories won’t let your pocket run dry.
You can afford them any time of the month. Moreover, they tend to be extremely durable. If you are lucky enough, you may never need to buy speakers twice.
The main point, the speaker quality is not disappointing at all. In my experience, having an amplifier with the stereo increases the loudness of the speaker while adding extra clarity to it.
Although, this power handling capacity should not exceed the limit of your car. For example, if the aftermarket speaker demands 300 watts, while the stereo consumes less than this, your vehicle’s sound system may not work.
Apart from this, the speaker’s efficiency must match with the existing stereo. This is hard to ensure with aftermarket speakers.
While it’s essential to match the wattage of the speaker with the central system, the decibels must be compatible with the stereo as well. In case you are wondering, these numbers are printed on the device.
Finally comes the matter of dimensions, and I must say this is the most crucial yet complicated point. You have to match the diameter, length, and depth of the speaker with the slot in your car.
There are a few places where you can set up your speaker (more on this later), and all these spots vary in shape and size. So before choosing a speaker, make sure to get all the sizes accurate. Otherwise, it won’t just fit.
I guess you will agree that it’s all a huge pain in the neck. You can avoid all these hassles if you go for OEM or original equipment manufacturer speakers. How? Check out the following point.
What If You Are Trying to Match an OEM Speaker with The Stereo of Your Car?
Finding an OEM speaker that matches your car should be easy. It goes without saying that not all OEM speakers will slide right into your car. To mount the right one, you may have to do some modifications and make a choice based on the specification of your car.
Whether it’s a blown speaker or you just want to replace the old one, having the device from the original manufacturer is the best option. This type of stereo upgrade will prove beneficial in the long run.
You also have to make sure that the power handling efficiency and the volume range match your vehicle. Most importantly, make sure that the size is just right.
Now you may ask, how is it anything different from aftermarket speakers if all the points of consideration are the same? Here comes the special part.
The sound production quality of the original speakers is far better than any other option. Though they cost a bit more than what you may want to pay, it’s absolutely worth it.
On the other hand, you don’t have to go through the trouble of measuring the nooks and crannies of your speakers! If you know the production year, car brand, and model of your vehicle, you can easily find the ideal speaker.
Not only this, you can find the perfect device for the perfect spot may it be on the front, rare, or at the door. How? Just visit this program made by Crutchfield and put the data in. This way you will find what you were looking for.
This ease, along with the assurance of the best sound quality, makes OEM the best speaker option for you. Again, it might cost a bit extra, and it’s still worth the shot if you can afford it.
What If You Are Replacing a Blown Speaker?
When it comes to the matter of handling a blown speaker, you probably don’t want to upgrade it. Rather you would prefer to replace the speaker. Right? I think this is the choice most people go for, or least should go for.
In case you have already figured it out, there are two factors to consider while the replacement is as well. The points are not the same when your aftermarket speaker is blown and when it comes to the OEM sound system. Why? Let me explain.
Your aftermarket speaker may not be tailor-made for your vehicle. I have already discussed this once those aftermarket sound systems may not be compatible with your car all the way. The problem is it’s quite difficult to determine.
Hence, the possibility of ending up with the wrong device is always there. This is the reason when I see that an aftermarket speaker has blown, I immediately blame the speaker itself. Yes, it was an incompatible speaker. Now, you should get a new one and install the device properly.
Ask a professional to find the ideal product.
Things are less complicated with OEM speakers. If you follow the method of choosing an OEM device that I’ve already mentioned, the chances of ending up with the wrong device are close to zero.
What’s going on here? Your car is probably the issue if I’m not wrong.
I have seen cars generating excessive power, way more than the speaker’s capacity. Later I found out that this happened due to a malfunctioning battery. And when it does, your speakers receive too much energy and become a roasted soundbox!
Though understanding this whole matter is quite simple, handling the issue is difficult. Obviously, you need to fix your car’s power supply. But that’s not all. As your speaker has blown, you have to get a new one and install that as well.
If you ask me, taking on all this is not worth it. On the other hand, fixing the power supply can be hard as hell unless you are an expert in this field. Considering all these, I would suggest you call a professional to take care of everything. They may cost you around $70 to $100, but you won’t regret it.
Should You Get a Subwoofer?
Yes, a million times yes. Subwoofers are not mandatory, but they are essential if you want to listen to smooth, undistorted music. You can rest assured that you are getting a subwoofer for your car.
However, just getting any subwoofer will not do it. There are a few crucial points you need to consider. Firstly, let me tell you a fact that may disappoint you. Not all OEM stereos support subwoofers.
This is quite strange because every aftermarket stereo I know of is perfectly compatible with subwoofers and every other extra component.
Now, if your speaker does allow a subwoofer, you should try to get one from the same brand as your speaker. Unfortunately, a big number of car stereo companies don’t make dedicated subwoofers.
This was conflicting for me. What did I do then? Finally, I discovered a manual method.
I tried to find subwoofers with the same power as my speaker. I installed them in front of my car. Not gonna lie, I installed two subwoofers at the rear of my car but I removed them because the frequency level was not that high. In other words, the sound coming from the rear speaker sucked.
At first, it seemed like an impossible problem to solve. Luckily, I stumbled upon the solution to this as well. I installed stronger subwoofers at the back compared to the front ones.
This way I was able to establish a balance. But how do you know which speaker will even things out? If you are confused about what you should do, you can always seek professional help.
Should You Get a Tweeter?
You don’t get to choose here. If you are setting up a speaker in your car, you must have the tweeter installed. A speaker cannot function without a tweeter.
Think of the tweeter as the vocal cord of the speaker. Yes, it is