Best Car Speakers

Feature-packed

A solid step up from factory models, these sturdy speakers deliver balanced sound at a fair price.

Two-way speakers streamlined for a low-profile fit. Includes 0.5-inch balanced dome tweeter. Foam surround is UV-treated and covered with a tough grill for long-lasting performance.

TS-F1634R Two-Way Speakers

Bass may break up at higher volumes.

Best Bang for the Buck

Pioneer

Bargain Pick

These powerful 200-watt speakers from Pioneer are 6.5 inches.

Their impedance is 4 ohms and they are co-axial. They come with some installation gear included. They can be bought alone or paired with connectors or harnesses.

CH6530 Chaos Series Speakers

These speakers don’t offer much bass.

Boss

Most Comprehensive

A good pair of coaxial speakers you can use to upgrade your existing sound system without much effort and money.

One of the few upgrade options that offers a 3-way design. Combines the tweeter, mid-range driver, and subwoofer for a more space-saving design in smaller vehicles. Full-range speakers create intense highs and clear lows.

The 300-watt maximum power rating may lack the extra volume some audiophiles are looking for.

Kenwood

KFC-D161 Speaker System

Durable & Rugged

These Kenwood 6.5-inch speakers have a uniquely shaped tweeter.

The yokes and plates are painted black to help heat be released better, leading to higher durability. They have an acoustic sound harmonizer, a sound field enhancer, and a diamond-array-patterned woofer cone.

JBL GTO629 Co-Axial Speakers

High vibration can cause the covers to pop off.

JBL

Most Versatile

These JBL speakers come in many sizes, including 6.5 inches.

Some of the other sizes these speakers are available in include 5.25, 6 by 9, and 4 by 6 inches. They have a low impedance of 3 ohms and a dual-level tweeter.