That’s HOW to shop for new speakers. Next we’ll explain WHAT you need to know to make the best choices.
How many car speakers do I need?
There’s no standard for the number of car speakers that are factory-installed in a vehicle. In fact, they seem to get more numerous every year as car makers introduce premium factory sound systems with perks like noise cancellation and simulated engine noise. But for this article, we’ll stick to the basics.
When replacing front and rear speakers, a good goal is to have a voice-matched system. That means having the same brand and series of speakers in the front and rear. If you’re on a budget, that doesn’t have to happen all at once. Focus on your front speakers first. When you’re ready, update the rear with speakers from the same speaker series (or at least, the same brand) for consistent sound characteristics.
Speakers for the front of your vehicle
Some vehicles only have two speakers in the front, one per door. They use a full-range design. Other vehicles feature four speakers in the front, two per side. This is typically woofers in the door and a tweeter either higher up in the door or in the corner pillar or dash.
