It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a long list of car speakers, all of which are different sizes. The good news is that you don’t have to worry as much about the size of the speakers once you’ve told us which vehicle you’re buying and whether you’re buying front or rear speakers (or both).

Sometimes, you’ll have the option to choose from multiple speaker sizes for a particular location. In this case, our general rule of thumb is, “bigger is better.” Therefore, between a 5-1/4″ with a stand or a 6″ x 9″, we generally recommend the 6″ x 9″ for more power.

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The finer details of car speaker installation – When looking at the speaker fit, we’re not just talking about the diameter of the opening. We also considered the allowable depth of this opening, enough space for the tweeter in front of the speaker, and several other factors. You can learn more about the details in our article on understanding speaker sizes. If speaker stands are required for the installation of your speakers, we will include them.

Full range vs. components — what kind of speakers should I buy? Aftermarket car speakers can be divided into two main categories: full-range speakers and component speaker systems. Let’s take a look at each one.