What Car Speakers Should I Buy [TRENDING · TRICKS]

A few sheets of sound dampening material to stop his car doors from rattling along with the bass. The First Drive

The installation took a whole Sunday and three bruised knuckles, but when Leo turned the key that evening, the difference was staggering. The acoustic guitar sounded like it was being plucked right in front of him. The bass was tight, not boomy.

First, Leo discovered the debate. He learned that Coaxials were the "all-in-one" heroes—simple to install because the tweeter and woofer are joined together. But then he saw the Component sets. They separated the speakers, allowing him to mount the tweeters up high on his dash for a "soundstage" effect, making the music feel like it was coming from the windshield rather than his ankles. The Power Struggle what car speakers should i buy

A pair of 6.5-inch Component speakers with silk dome tweeters for smooth highs that wouldn't tire his ears.

He decided on a pair of high-sensitivity speakers—ones that could do a lot with a little power. The Choice A few sheets of sound dampening material to

After a Saturday spent demoing sets at a local shop, Leo made his picks:

As he pulled out of the driveway, the car didn't feel like a 2012 commuter anymore. It felt like a sanctuary. The bass was tight, not boomy

He didn't want a rolling concert hall; he just wanted to feel the music again. His journey into the world of car audio began that night. The Fork in the Road