14 best car speakers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Acoustics in the car plays a big role: you must agree that it is much more pleasant to drive to a pleasant musical composition, drowning out the bustle around and creating a pleasant atmosphere inside the cabin.

The editorial board of the magazine tried to understand all the nuances and subtleties of products in this segment, and made a rating of the 14 best car acoustics in three thematic categories. The following were used as criteria for selecting goods for the final list:

1. parameters of cost and quality of performance;
2. specifications;
3. user reviews and expert opinions.

Rating of the best car speakers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best Coaxial Car Speakers	1	Alpine X-S65	RUB 25 490
	2	Hertz MPK 165.3 PRO	RUB 19,900
	3	Focal Performance PC 165	RUB 10,000
	4	Pioneer TS-Z65F	RUB 11,000
	5	JBL GTO 620	RUB 5,210
	6	Morel Tempo Coax 6	RUB 3,890
Best Component Car Audio	1	Focal PS 165 FX	RUB 12 840
	2	Eton MAS 160	RUB 27,890
	3	Pioneer TS-Z65CH	RUB 14,500
	4	Audi son Voce AV K6	RUB 25,900
	5	Hertz MPK 165P.3 PRO	RUB 21,400
	6	Audi son Prima APK 163	RUB 19,500
The best box car acoustics	1	Boss MRWT69RGB	RUB 12 900
	2	Cadence ATS 2.69BT	RUB 15 700

Best Coaxial Car Speakers

The peculiarity of the coaxial speaker system is as follows: one housing contains several speakers at once, which significantly saves space when installed in a seat. In addition, the reproduced sound frequencies are divided into regions, for which a special crossover is used. True, this design also has significant disadvantages: due to the use of the same channel by a large and small speaker, sound distortions are possible due to the interference of the emitted sound waves.

Alpine X-S65

Rating: 4.9

The Alpine X-S65's superiority over its competitors is due to several important nuances. Firstly, higher grade materials were used in the manufacture of the speakers. For example, the woofer is made of nanofiber, which eliminates any audible distortion of sound, and the surround is made of HAMR material. In turn, the tweeter cone is made of graphite … but inside is the same neodymium magnet.

Now to the characteristics. For normal operation, the Alpine X-S65 requires 110 watts of power, at which it reproduces frequencies in the range of 55 – 50,000 Hz. The standard impedance of 4 ohms and 89 dB of sensitivity make this representative an excellent option for completing a car, with only one proviso that it is expensive.

Advantages

• carbon and nanofiber diffusers;
• the purest sound in the entire frequency range;
• quality workmanship and great design.

disadvantages

• high price.

Hertz MPK 165.3 PRO

Rating: 4.8

One step away from the leader, the coaxial acoustics from Hertz stopped, having a breakdown into 2 bands and an external component crossover at 3.5 kHz. In the speaker design standard, the woofer got a cellulose cone with cotton fibers to give the sound more volume and diffusion, and the treble was limited to a tetolon cone and a small neodymium magnet. All this splendor works at 110 W of power and a frequency from 40 to 22500 Hz, which covers almost the entire range of audible frequencies and goes to vibration.

The slope of the Hertz MPK 165.3 PRO crossover is 6 and 12 dB / oct. The assembly sensitivity does not exceed 92 dB, and the impedance, according to the standard, is 4 ohms. If you are thinking about whether to buy this acoustics, then remember our recommendation: take it.

Advantages

• powerful and efficient crossover included;
• nice design of all acoustic elements;
• very deep, pleasant bass and clear treble.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Focal Performance PC 165

Rating: 4.7

The enchanting set of car audio systems from Focal, which became the unofficial leader in terms of price / quality, could enter the top three. Paying only 10 thousand rubles, you get a productive and “economical” speaker of 165 millimeters, assembled in a die-cast aluminum basket with a polyglass cone and butyl rubber surround. Its resonant frequency is 68 Hz, while the frequency reproduction range ranges from 60 to 22000 Hz.

It should be noted that the Focal Performance PC 165 is one of the most energy efficient loudspeaker kits in the collection: it only needs 60W of load to power it. As for the sensitivity, it is much higher than that of the analog from Pioneer, and amounts to 93 dB. But the impedance completely coincides, as well as the ability to connect to amplifiers from different manufacturers. Simply because it is of high quality, simply because from Focal.

Advantages

• low price;
• great sounding across the entire frequency range;
• excellent design and quality materials for assembly.

disadvantages

• not found.

Pioneer TS-Z65F

Rating: 4.6

A fairly expensive coaxial set of car audio systems, which includes a low-frequency speaker with a diameter of 165 millimeters, and a 2.2 kHz crossover. It has a fairly low sensitivity compared to other options (85 dB), but claims a huge range of reproducible frequencies: from 32 to 96000 Hz. Bass notes are clear, clean and spacious, however, to reveal the full potential of the sound, it is necessary to correctly install the speaker in the box.

In nominal mode, the Pioneer TS-Z65F operates under a 110 W load, withstanding a short-term threefold increase in this indicator. It has a standard impedance of 4 ohms and is generally not picky about amplifiers. All in all, a great buy for your car.

Advantages

• standard crossover included;
• excellent sound quality over the entire frequency range;
• striking design to match the entire product line from Pioneer.

disadvantages

• not found.

JBL GTO 620

Rating: 4.5

For the operation of this car acoustics, only 75 W of load is enough. However, it is capable of short-term exposure of 225 watts, proving that JBL is doing very efficient things. The model has a standard two-way output for woofers and tweeters and can reproduce frequencies from 45 to 25000 Hz. The bass is quite deep, although it does not cover the entire possible range. When the volume is turned to maximum, the acoustics does not lock, however, it will be close to noticeable wheezing and sound breakdowns in this operating mode.

A big enough problem for the JBL GTO 620 is the selection of the amplifier. The model has 2.5 Ohm impedance, and it does not work correctly with every representative of additive devices. In general, no more features can be distinguished, with the exception, perhaps, of the absence of a crossover, as well as an atypical and attractive appearance.

Advantages

• extraordinary design;
• excellent sound quality;
• moderately deep bass;
• low power consumption.

disadvantages

• acoustics is difficult in choosing an amplifier – we recommend that you complete it with devices from the same manufacturer.

Morel Tempo Coax 6

Rating: 4.4

A coaxial 2-way speaker system for a budget build that can tackle all your music needs. Has a power of 110 watts, withstanding 200-watt peaks at maximum load. It has 90 dB of sensitivity and 4 Ohm impedance, so you don't have to bother with choosing an amplifier. Plays frequencies from 40 to 22000 Hz, pulls bass well, but sometimes breaks down at high.

The Morel Tempo Coax 6 comes with a 4000Hz crossover that cuts from 12dB / octave in each band. The woofers and tweeters have cellulose cones for sound diffusion and corresponding surround sound. Users also note the pleasant appearance of the acoustic kit, which is, in general, a rarity for budget options.

Advantages

• low price;
• nice design;
• the presence of a crossover;
• moderately deep bass (with normal installation in the box).

disadvantages

• Dirty reproduction of high frequencies.

Best Component Car Audio

A more profitable option for acoustics for cars is a component system. Despite the fact that it involves a larger number of components (divided by speaker frequencies), its sound quality is almost always higher than that of coaxial models. This is achieved by dividing the channel into several bands and the actual impossibility of superimposing sound waves one on top of the other, since the speakers are independent of each other. Component car speakers are slightly more expensive and more difficult to install, but all this is offset by the high sound quality.

Focal PS 165 FX

Rating: 4.9

Focal PS 165 FX is a kind of compromise between price and quality, offered in the component car audio category. The appearance of these speakers cannot be called unattractive: the reason for this is the composite FLAX woofer cone located in the rubber seal on the aluminum basket. In turn, the tweeter consists of an aluminum-magnesium cone, which practically does not play a role in the appearance of the speaker system.

As standard, the Focal PS 165 FX is equipped with an external crossover that splits the frequency range from 55 to 28000 Hz into two streams and cuts 12 and 18 dB / oct with LF and HF. The nominal power of the acoustics is 80 W, with the ability to perceive short-term surges up to 160 W. The impedance is standard, equal to 4 ohms, and the sensitivity cannot be called too high (94 dB). Together with the market average price, this model becomes the leader of our rating.

Advantages

• the presence of a powerful crossover;
• low energy consumption from the on-board network;
• original appearance;
• high-quality woofer diffuser.

disadvantages

• not found.

Eton MAS 160

Rating: 4.8

There is not much information on this car acoustics, but most users tend to buy it. We tried to determine what caused this excitement, and it turned out that the majority refers to low power. 70 W in nominal is not enough even by the standards of compact models.

The Eton MAS 160 has two-way sound separation and comes with a small 2 kHz crossover. The sensitivity is 89 dB and the impedance is 4 ohms. The only nuance that confuses when choosing is the high price, which is due to the high-quality work with sound. As for the rest, there are no special features – it's just a solid and expensive car audio kit.

Advantages

• low load on the on-board network;
• high sound quality;
• high-quality speaker finish;
• the presence of a crossover.

disadvantages

• high price.

Pioneer TS-Z65CH

Rating: 4.7

The third line of the rating at the disposal of the Pioneer TS-Z65CH is by no means an accident. This model has a fantastic performance of reproducible frequencies (30 – 96000 Hz), but at the same time it costs much less than competitors. The acoustics sensitivity is 85 dB, and the nominal operating power is 110 W. There is an external 2 kHz crossover that enhances the sound quality. The speaker impedance of 4 ohms allows you to easily equip it with amplifiers of various levels, but we still recommend giving preference to Pioneer designs to achieve maximum compatibility.

The Pioneer TS-Z65CH loudspeaker design also has many features. So, the low-frequency speaker with a diameter of 170 millimeters has a two-layer cellulose cone, reinforced with aramid fibers. But in the tweeter, aluminum is used as a diffuser, and a neodymium rod acts as a magnet.

Advantages

• low purchase price;
• traditionally beautiful appearance;
• the ability to perceive a peak power of 330 W;
• the presence of a crossover.

disadvantages

• not found.

Audi son Voce AV K6

Rating: 4.6

Despite the fact that Audi son Voce AV K6 is almost a complete analogue of the Hertz MPK 165P.3 PRO, there are a couple of small nuances that allow it to be placed above the competitor. The tweeter here is also made using a neodymium magnet and a tetolon cone, but the difference lies in the rotary design. The situation is the same with the woofer, but its cone, among other things, is impregnated with a special Light Damping solution to give strength and reduce interference.

Audi The son Voce AV K6 features a 2.5 kHz crossover that cuts 12 decibels per octave across two bands. Technically, the difference with the previous competitor is great, but when listening it is not very noticeable. The nominal power in this model is 125 W with the possibility of a short-term increase to 250. Are all these nuances significant? If you look at the acoustics in terms of price, then all other things being equal, you can buy a set from Hertz. If you like to gain even the smallest superiority, then Audi son will be exactly what you need.

Advantages

• good design performance;
• the presence of an external crossover with a cutoff steepness of 12 dB / oct;
• impregnation of the woofer diffuser with a special Light Damping compound.

disadvantages

• high price.

Hertz MPK 165P.3 PRO

Rating: 4.5

Very good acoustics with 2 complete speakers operating at 115 watts. Despite the lack of a dedicated midrange band, it sounds better than Audi son Prima APK 163 for several good reasons. Firstly, a neodymium magnet is located in the tweeter of 29 millimeters, and the cone is made of durable tetolon material. In turn, the large woofer is equipped with a ferrite magnet and a cellulose-cotton cone, as well as a durable rubber surround and a lightweight aluminum basket.

The Hertz MPK 165P.3 PRO also includes an external 4 kHz crossover. Less distortion, more quality! The slope of its cut in LF and HF is 6 and 12 decibels per octave, respectively. It is also worth noting the presence of ferrofluid cooling, an impedance of 3 ohms and 230 W of maximum signal power.

Advantages

• the presence of cooling;
• an external crossover that improves the quality of the outgoing sound;
• nice appearance of the acoustic kit.

disadvantages

• high price.

Audi son Prima APK 163

Rating: 4.4

Low-power component acoustics with three bands of sound reproduction, presented in a size of 6 inches (16 centimeters). Plays frequencies from 50 to 20,000 Hz with separation into different speakers, which significantly improves sound quality. The model has an impedance of 4 ohms, therefore, it will not be difficult to choose an amplifier suitable for it.

Thanks to power optimization Audi, the son Prima APK 163 produces moderately loud sound at a nominal power of 125W, and can receive 375W without compromising on integrity, but only for a short time. The dimensions of the complete tweeter are 26; Midrange – 100; and the largest, low-frequency, according to which the standard size is set – 165 millimeters. The only drawback of this acoustics is its high cost, but the quality is maintained at a consistently high level.

Advantages

• 3 bands of sound playback;
• powerful woofer;
• impedance 4 Ohm;
• high degree of reliability.

disadvantages

• somewhat ascetic look.

The best box car acoustics

The name of this category speaks for itself. The acoustic kit is already installed in the case here, so you don't need to make the case and think about the internal layout of the system elements. The disadvantage of such kits may be low-quality assembly, due to which extraneous noises can occur in the sound: from rattling and vibration to the echo effect.

Boss MRWT69RGB

Rating: 4.9

An audio system with a waterproof case, which can be installed not only in cars, but also on special pleasure boats. It has a small overall dimensions (15×23 cm), oval shape and RGB backlight. The frequency range of reproduction varies from 65 to 20,000 Hz, which means that the system lacks bass notes a little.

The Boss MRWT69RGB has a 300W power rating, upgradeable to 600W peak. For a given overall dimensions, this is a very good indicator, indicating that the system can operate at high volume. At the same time, the speaker does not lock out, which adds competitive advantages to the model. The acoustics sensitivity is 89 dB, and 2 bands of playback noticeably affect the purity and quality of sound.

Advantages

• moderately powerful compact speaker system;
• 2-way playback;
• low price;
• the presence of RGB backlighting.

disadvantages

• not found.

Cadence ATS 2.69BT

Rating: 4.8

600 W waterproof active speakers for off-road vehicles and vehicles. They have an original cylindrical shape reminiscent of an ordinary doorknob with dimensions of 15×22.5 centimeters. Consequently, the acoustic kit will not take up much space in the trunk, however, you should not expect a rich, loud sound from it. The frequency range of sound reproduction ranges from 35 – 25000 Hz, and the sensitivity is 92 dB.

In order to install Cadence ATS 2.69BT in a car, you may need a podium for acoustics, wires for connecting a radio tape recorder, as well as additional noise and vibration isolation of the seat so that no interference is imposed on the outgoing sound.

Advantages

• wide range of reproducible frequencies;
• compactness;
• sufficient power for its size.

disadvantages

• inconvenient shape for installation in the trunk of a car.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.