TOP 15 Best speakers in the car

A fair and honest rating of speakers in a car in 2020 of all major types: component, coaxial, oval and simply inexpensive. All speakers for cars are matched in terms of price and quality. In the TOP, we do not consider acoustics for competitions and from the category of very expensive ones.

Good sound provides comfort on the road. The car's native audio system doesn't always work as we would like, which is why many music fans change their speakers.

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Which speakers are best for your car?

The choice of speakers in the car is quite large. Acoustics are divided into three types:

1. Broadband... One speaker capable of reproducing the full range of audio frequencies. The best options are 40-50 Hz on the “low” and 12-15 kHz “on the top”. This acoustics option is very easy to install. However, there is also a nuance. The design of the diffuser is such that it cannot emit both low and high frequencies at the same time, therefore, some interference occurs. Broadband acoustics will help to create an even sound background in the car, but it is not suitable for fans of high-quality sound.
2. Coaxial... The most demanded system among the majority of motorists. It combines ease of installation with high sound quality. By design, this is a full-range speaker, in the center of which a tweeter is mounted.
3. Component... A more expensive system that reproduces the entire frequency range without interference. By changing the placement and direction of the speakers, you can make the soundstage wider, farther or higher. The set of such a system includes: tweeters, midrange, midbass.

Accordingly, for beginners in car sounds, the first system is suitable, for already experienced fans - the last one. Who wants to get a middle ground - coaxial speakers are what you need.

What size car speakers should I choose?

The size of car speakers is one of the key indicators. The most common sizes are round 10 cm, 13 cm and 16 cm.Oval models 16x22 cm are less common.It is better to give preference to a large size, if there is a technical possibility for this. Such speakers will reproduce low frequencies with high quality.

Diffusers with a diameter of 10 and 13 cm are more suitable as an emitter in the MF / HF range in a multicomponent system. Oval columns are installed on the rear. They are to some extent capable of replacing a subwoofer.

The ranking contains the highest quality speakers in the categories of inexpensive, coaxial, component and oval.

The best inexpensive speakers for the car

Budget columns don't mean they are bad. In this category, there are worthy representatives who are not much inferior to expensive models.

Inexpensive speakers with a diameter of 16 cm, capable of delivering high-quality sound that is much superior to the standard one. Users note that even at high volumes, the music plays cleanly, without distortion. This result is achieved due to the stiffness of the diffuser and the design features of the suspension. Magnum MBM 6.5-4SB is suitable for versatile 2-way and 3-way systems.

Features:

• the speakers are easy to install yourself due to the standard sizes;
• this model is famous as a mid-frequency acoustics, but it plays back the midbass efficiently;
• bright design that can become a highlight of the salon;
• for big fans, the sound is still not perfect;
• fabric suspension.

The loudspeakers give pure saturation sound without signal amplification Good model for the price and quality. The reason for this is the sensitivity of this model. It is 92 dB (the previous one can have 90 dB). The manufacturer has calculated the three-way system with high precision, which gives a really good result. It is noteworthy that the build quality and materials used by the Pioneer TS-1639R are up to par, despite the low cost.

Features:

• speakers with good bass, which is a rarity for this price segment;
• attractive design - the combination of deep blue and black will suit almost any car interior;
• there are no protective nets;
• sometimes hiss and wheezing appear at high frequencies.

This speaker model has the best ratio of size and power rating. For 10cm speakers, this performance is extremely rare, which sets the Pioneer TS-R1750S apart from its peers. This demonstrates that the manufacturer focused on quality when assembling, rather than trying to reduce the cost of the product.

Features:

• suitable for novice fans of auto-sound who are not ready to spend money on a component system;
• small installation depth, which simplifies installation;
• do not require an amplifier to produce good sound;
• if there is not enough bass, you will have to buy a subwoofer;
• there are protective nets, but they poorly fulfill their function.

A sufficiently high sensitivity of 92 dB allows you to get a bright and rich sound, but at high volumes the situation changes. Due to the small size of the magnet, the bass may not be as expected. JVC CS-J610 fully meets expectations for its cost.

Features:

• build quality and materials, which significantly increases the life of the speakers;
• shallow depth, thanks to which the speakers are universal;
• the best sound can be achieved with an amplifier;
• due to the small power rating, a limitation of the output signal strength is required.

Best coaxial speakers for a car

Coaxial acoustics is when the treble and bass speakers are located on the same axis. This makes the system more stable and inexpensive.

The Alpine SPR-50 can be described as a car speaker for good sound. Two-way coaxial speaker system that reproduces high power and clear sound. The suspension is made using technologies identical to those for the subwoofer. The model is quite old, so we can say with confidence that it has been tested over the years.

Features:

• multilayer cone; swivel silk dome tweeter;
• low distortion factor from the middle to the top;
• high overload capacity;
• Ideal at the bottom of the doors so that the mids do not come to the fore.

Acoustics in the Hertz DCX 165.3 car is distinguished by well-thought-out manufacturing technologies. Coaxial speakers will be excellent modifications of the standard audio system. The sensitivity is higher than that of the previous model, which allows them to work well even from a low power amplifier. The speakers fit well into regular places.

Features:

• diffuser made of pressed cellulose with moisture-proof impregnation;
• the ferrite magnet of the woofer / midrange speaker has a rubber coating that protects against mechanical damage;
• A neodymium tweeter with a Mylar dome for accurate high frequency reproduction.

Two-way speaker system with a diameter of 16 cm has a compact size, including installation depth. This will allow you to replace the standard acoustics without any problems. The design is borrowed from a more expensive line, which makes this model incredibly stylish.

Features:

• the presence of protective grilles on the speakers;
• tweeter with reverse dome technology for excellent linearity;
• high sensitivity for rich sound;
• the kit includes a mount and the necessary screws.

Car speakers Magnum MBS 6.5 belong to the basic series of the manufacturer. They have a warm and rich sound. When designing this speaker model, the design was considered so that high power signals are reproduced from an external amplifier without distortion.

Features:

• the tweeter dome is made of silk;
• the paper diffuser has a glossy protective coating;
• built-in first order crossover;
• protective magnet cover.

Good component speakers in the car

A component speaker system is a set of speakers of different frequency ranges. They are installed separately in different parts of the vehicle. This option, unlike coaxial speakers, takes up more space, but is more suitable for fans of high-quality car sound.

Unlike all the previous representatives of the rating, this model is more like not for beginners, but for true connoisseurs. The Audison Prima APK 165 is quite expensive, but the natural, detailed sound is worth it.

Features:

• the tweeter has a large cone size with a wide surround;
• midbass is developed using a measuring complex, so the speaker does not require a high-pass filter;
• the absence of a passive crossover allows you to reveal the potential;
• the stamped basket has an anti-resonance and anti-corrosion coating.

Two-piece speakers are designed to be placed in the front doors. A distinctive feature of the model is natural sound. This means that for fans of the "louder" Hertz DSK 165.3 will not be the best choice. Hertz DSK 165.3 is in the middle price segment.

Features:

• do not require installation of an amplifier to obtain high-quality sound;
• high power, sensitivity, crossover included;
• lack of protective nets, which for someone can become a significant disadvantage;
• in some cases, the tweeter sounds harsh.

The kit includes 2 tweeters and 2 midbass. This option is suitable for bass lovers. The Morel manufacturer is considered one of the best in its segment and is distinguished by the reliable assembly of its products. The MAXIMO-6 has a good overload reserve.

Features:

• organization of the stage with natural sound and bass that does not cross the line and sound as organic as possible;
• neodymium magnets and silk cones in tweeters;
• cellulose diffuser with a protective coating in the midbass;
• tweeters are important to install correctly, otherwise they will play much louder than other speakers.

Another representative of the basic series of the Magnum brand. The component speaker system delivers vibrant sound without distortion. The user notes good bass response (no wheezing) and an excellent combination of price and quality. Different tones and frequencies are reproduced very well. You can get more power using an amplifier.

Features:

• strict laconic design;
• protective magnet cover;
• silk dome of twitter;
• clear sound regardless of volume.

The best speakers ovals in the car

The oval speakers are designed for rear shelf installation. They are much larger than round ones, which makes it possible to get volumetric bass.

Three-channel oval speakers will suit fans of good bass who do not want to waste space in the car for a subwoofer. Despite the power, the bass does not dominate the rest of the frequencies, which makes the sound quality. JBL GT7-96 fits perfectly into the regular shelf.

Features:

• technology Plus one increases the effective area of ​​the diffuser;
• system I-Mount, provides more accurate exposure and simplifies speaker installation;
• high sensitivity allows you to output the desired sound without an amplifier.

The two-way oval speakers are ideal for bass. Passengers in the back will not be able to experience good sound due to the weak silk dome tweeter. And the driver of MAXIMO-Coax6x9 will be fully replaced by a subwoofer. The Morel brand has transferred all the qualities from more expensive acoustics to this model.

Features:

• the midbass ferrite magnet creates a powerful magnetic field, which gives high power and impact;
• Acudamp coating eliminates cone resonances that are perceived as distortion;
• high-quality components from more expensive models are used in crossovers.

One of the most popular models. The tops are better here than in the previous Morel brand ranking, but still not perfect. The speakers will play electronics well, but not instrumental music.

Features:

• Soft dome tweeter and square wire wound voice coil provide excellent sound quality;
• the basket is cast under pressure, therefore it is resistant to resonance;
• ferrite magnet for woofer;
• Polypropylene cone, manufactured under pressure with the addition of mica for clear and accurate sound.