Coaxial or component?
Coaxial speakers mount the tweeter in the center of the woofer. They drop into factory locations, run well on receiver power and make a smart upgrade for rear doors or a simple front refresh.
Component speakers separate the woofer and tweeter and use an external crossover to send each one the right frequencies. That lets us mount the tweeter higher, on the sail panel, A-pillar or dash, so the music seems to come from in front of you instead of down by your knees. For front speakers, components make the biggest difference.
Speaker sizes vary by vehicle, from 3.5-inch dash speakers to 6x9s in rear decks and doors. We match the right size and mounting depth to your vehicle, so windows still roll down freely.
- Vehicle-specific brackets and harness adapters
- Tweeters mounted and aimed for a centered stage
- Crossovers mounted where they stay dry and secure
- Polarity checked on every speaker
- Door deadening where it makes a difference
Door treatment that pays off
A car door is a thin metal box full of holes. Without treatment, it vibrates, rattles and cancels out mid-bass. We apply butyl deadening mats to the door skins and seal large access holes, so the speaker’s energy becomes sound instead of shaking sheet metal.
The bonus is a quieter cabin, with less road and tire noise on long commutes along Loop 101 through Glendale or out on I-10. We use deadening rated for high temperatures, because a door parked in the Phoenix sun gets hot enough to soften cheap asphalt-based mats and make them smell. Treated doors also tighten up mid-bass, so your subwoofer and door speakers blend more smoothly.
- Butyl mats on outer and inner door skins
- Sealed access holes behind the door panel
- Foam rings that focus sound into the cabin
Speakers that stand up to the heat
Sun and heat are hard on speakers. Foam surrounds dry out and crumble, and paper cones get brittle. Quality aftermarket speakers use materials like polypropylene cones and rubber surrounds that hold up to Arizona summers much better than typical factory drivers.
Rear speakers mainly fill in the sound for passengers. If you’re working with a set budget, quality front components usually deliver more than replacing all four with basic coaxials.
New speakers run fine on receiver power, but an amplifier lets them play louder and cleaner. If you plan to add an amp later, tell us, and we’ll plan the wiring so the next step is easy. We’re also DSP specialists, so a full tune is always an option down the road.
See the options in person
Our showroom on Camelback Road is stocked with Kenwood eXcelon speakers alongside Kicker and Rockford Fosgate gear. We also work with brands like Focal, Hertz and JL Audio; ask us about availability. Stop by to see what fits your vehicle, or call for a free quote.
Financing and lease-to-own options are available through Snap Finance, Acima, Progressive Leasing and American First Finance.
Brands we work with for car speakers
Brands with a red dot are on our Phoenix showroom shelves right now. Ask us about availability for anything else.
- Kenwood
- Kicker
- Rockford Fosgate
- Alpine
- Focal
- Hertz
- JL Audio
- Polk Audio