How to choose car speakers | Crutchfield

New speakers make a big difference in your car's sound system. In this video, our expert explains what specs are important, gives tips, and teaches you all you need to know when you're shopping.

One very important part of the car speaker shopping process is finding speakers that fit your car. Crutchfield has a growing database of over 15,000 cars, trucks and SUVs in which we have measured the openings, noted the screw locations, and used that info to create detailed instructions tailored to your vehicle. You can give our database a try by entering your vehicle info in our Outfit My Car tool.

Jump to section:
0:00 Intro
0:09 What speakers fit my car?
0:35 What's your end goal?
1:00 Speaker efficiency and power handling
1:41 Speaker sizes & fit
2:42 Frequency response
3:29 Upgrades
3:52 Component vs coaxial speakers
4:22 Installing component systems
6:08 Tweeter materials and sound
6:51 Woofer materials and sound
7:27 Surround materials
8:03 Outro

Swapping speakers in your car is a satisfying experience. It offers you a big upgrade in sound with relatively straightforward installation. But all cars are different, and some speakers are a better match for you than others. Lucky for you, Crutchfield carries a huge selection of speakers.

You've got a lot of choices when it comes to car speakers, and this video will help give you the knowledge you need to make the right choice for your vehicle and budget. If you have questions along the way, please reach out to us; you can call, chat online, or email. And when you buy from Crutchfield, you get our free lifetime tech support.

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