Installing 6×9 car speakers into your automobile can be an excellent way to boost audio performance. Having such a large woofer cone, these speakers can produce bass frequencies that rival even a small subwoofer. Along with the integrated mids and tweeters, 6x9s are also sure to produce the remaining frequencies of the audio spectrum. All of this is possible without the need for an extra amplifier. A good quality head unit is enough to adequately power a set of 6×9 speakers.
Not all speakers are created equal, however. It’s easy to go to the store and spend $50 or $60 dollars on some speakers that advertise amazing power handling and sensitivity. Well, specifications do lie. Specs actually tell you very little about the sound quality of the speaker. At the end of the day, the only thing that will ultimately tell you if you will be satisfied with your purchase is a listening test.
A listening test is easy if you intend to purchase a set from your local electronics store that has a showroom for audio testing. Now, keep in mind, that the speakers will sound different in your own vehicle than they will sound in the store. The acoustics of a vehicle are very different than a showroom.
If you are looking to purchase speakers online, then an audio test will not be available. The advantages of buying online, however, are selection, convenience and price. So if the price is right for a set of speakers online, and it’s more convenient to “point and click” to have a set of 6x9s shipped to your door, how then can you tell if they are decent speakers?
For one, look at the price, or the retail price, if they are discounted. You get what you pay for when it comes to car audio, you really do. Higher quality speakers naturally cost more and they will likely sound better too. Other than that, do a Google search for that model and try to find some reviews or comparisons.
Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong with a good set of 6×9 car speakers, provided your vehicle has mounts that can handle the size. Otherwise you will have to do a custom install. You can really build a full sounding system without having to resort to subwoofers and additional amplifiers. Do it right the first time, and you may have some extra money left over for goodies like rims and performance tires.