November 15

Best 6.5 Speakers: (The Ultimate Guide)

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When it comes to car audio, there should be no compromise in quality.

After all, you deserve to listen to music the way it is meant to be. You know you need to replace your old, dusty speaker set but have no idea what to buy.

All you know is that your vehicle needs the best 6.5 speakers to be all locked and loaded.

But wait; you don’t have hundreds of dollars to spare and anything costing less seems like another junk to you.

Well, maybe it’s time that you put all your preconceived notions to rest and read our guide on 6.5 car speakers.

In this guide, you’re going to learn about the eight top rated speakers in the market today and how you can make a better choice.

Oh, by the way, car speakers, be it of any kind, works best when paired up with the best car amplifiers in the market. If you don’t know where to look for car amplifiers, we suggest that you begin by reading this best car amps guide.

Best 6.5 Speakers For Your Car

 

1. Infinity Kappa 62.11I 150W 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System

Although the Infinity brand might be familiar to a lot of audio enthusiasts, we are sure most of them will be surprised to know that it was founded in 1968. With almost 50 years of expertise in the car audio industry, it is not surprising that this coaxial speaker system ranks so high on our list of top  6.5 speakers.

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What do we like?

Even though the installation can be a little tricky, this coaxial speaker pair will pleasantly surprise you with its sound quality. In fact, we will go right ahead and say that this is one of the few coaxial speakers that will satisfy the needs of a true audiophile.

Its performance is commendable across the entire audio frequency range. It produces powerful bass along with rich and clear mids and highs. And when it comes to audio quality, we have very little to complain. Moreover, we feel that the design of the speakers looks like a million bucks and it will be right at home in any luxury vehicle. However, your mileage may vary.

If you are in the market for a highly capable speaker system and you do not mind paying the extra cash for it, then we suggest you go right ahead and buy this product. This speaker pair is worthy of such a high spot on our list.

Pros

  • This speaker has great clarity in the mid to high frequency range.
  • The bass quality is surprisingly good.
  • It features a great design.

Cons

  • It may be priced a little on the higher side for some.
  • The installation can be a hassle.

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2. JBL GTO609C Premium 6.5-Inch Component Speaker System – Set of 2

No 6.5 inch Car Speakers list would be complete without a JBL speaker pair. JBL is one of the leading car audio brands, and the quality of the JBL GTO609C Premium 6.5-Inch Component Speaker System shows why that is.

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What do we like?

When it comes to audio quality it is really hard to fault this system and believe you me, we tried. At its current price, this is surely one of the best component speakers systems you will find on the market today.

This speaker set has an RMS value of 90 W and that should suffice for all but the most obnoxious listeners. The JBL GTO609C Premium 6.5-Inch Component Speaker System produces powerful bass and maintains clarity in the mid to high frequency range. Even true audiophiles will be pleasantly surprised by its performance. Moreover, this speaker system’s build quality feels like it will stand the test of time.

So, till now, it looks like an excellent car speaker system, however, it is definitely let down by its complex installation process. If you are new to the car audio game, we would advise you not to go for this product and instead purchase a good quality coaxial speaker pair. However, if you are all about the DIY life, then, by all means, go ahead and buy this product without a second thought.

Pros

  • This component speaker system has great bass quality.
  • Its performance in the mid to high frequency range is commendable.
  • It feels built to last.

Cons

  • The installation process can be tricky.

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3. CT Sounds Meso 6.5 Inch Component Speaker Set

Next up on our list of quality 6.5 Speakers For Your Car is the CT Sounds Meso 6.5 Inch Component Speaker Set. Although CT Sounds does not have the rich heritage of audio brands like Rockford Fosgate, Pioneer, and Kenwood, it has been slowly catching up in popularity with the powerhouses of the car audio industry.

CT Sounds Meso 6.5

What do we like?

The CT Sounds Meso 6.5 Inch Component Speaker Set is a high-quality speaker system which is ideal for someone looking to delve into the world of component speakers. However, before we get into the details of this speaker system, let us first clarify CT Sounds’ misleading power ratings.

Although CT Sounds advertises this product with an RMS power rating of 120 Watts, the packaging shows something else entirely. It is actually rated at 50 Watts, and that might be a deal breaker for some. However, we believe that is sufficiently loud for most people.

Moreover, the sound quality is certainly superior to a coaxial speaker in the same price category. It is able to perform surprisingly well across the entire audio frequency range.

Other than the false advertising, if we were really forced to find a drawback then it would have to be its arduous installation process. However, that is to be expected from a component speaker system.

Unless you want a speaker set which is obnoxiously loud, we believe that the CT Sounds Meso 6.5 Inch Component Speaker system should surely be on your radar. This component speaker set deserves a high spot on our list of top speakers for your vehicle.

Pros

  • This component speaker system produces good bass quality.
  • The mids and highs are admirable as well.

Cons

  • This speaker system may not be loud enough for some.
  • It is priced a little on the higher side.
CT Sounds Meso 6.5” 320 Watt 2-Way Premium Component Car Speaker Set
  • Speaker Size: 6.5” 2-way component speaker set, Impedance per speaker: 4 Ohm, Power per set: 160W RMS | 320W MAX
  • Custom engineered 6.5 inch component speakers built to bring you the highest tonal accuracy by providing a well-balanced of powerful mid-bass and snappy highs
  • Take your sound to the next level, the meso 6.5 inch component speakers can be turned up uncontrollably loud with no distortion

4. Rockford Fosgate R165X3 6.5-Inch 180W 3 Way Coaxial Speakers (Pair)

If you’re not a newbie to the world of car audio, then you must be familiar with the Rockford Fosgate brand. They are well-known for making reliable car audio products which do not disappoint on sound quality, and the Rockford Fosgate R165X3 6.5-Inch 180W 3 Way Coaxial Speaker Pair stays true to that trend.

Rockford Fosgate R165X3

What do we like?

While it may not be extremely loud, this speaker set’s RMS rating of 90 W should satisfy all but the most demanding of audiophiles. Moreover, you can put your full faith in the legitimacy of the power ratings as Rockford Fosgate always complies with the CEA-2031 industry standard.

Now, the product name may be a little confusing, so let us clarify one thing before we move on. This product is not a speaker pair; rather it is a set of 4 coaxial speakers. We believe this is better than having a speaker pair which has a comparable power output to this set as the audio will have better distribution inside your vehicle.

When it comes to audio quality, we feel that the Rockford Fosgate R165X3 6.5-Inch 180W 3 Way Coaxial Speaker set performs reasonably well in the mid to high frequency range. However, it falls short in bass performance, and if you are a bass head, we suggest you look elsewhere.

In our opinion, this speaker pair performs well enough to earn its spot on our list of 6.5 car audio speakers. If you do not listen to bass rich music, this product makes perfect sense. Moreover, it is great value for your money, and you will not be disappointed by the reliability and customer support which Rockford Fosgate is renowned for.

Pros

  • The mid to high range performance is good for the price.
  • It offers great value for your money.
  • Rockford Fosgate products are known to be reliable.

Cons

  • This speaker set’s bass quality is underwhelming.
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4 New Rockford Fosgate R165X3 6.5" 180W 3 Way Car Audio Coaxial Speakers Stereo
  • 4 PACK BUNDLE: This bundle includes 2 pairs of Rockford Fosgate R165X3 6.50 3 way full range speakers (4 speakers total) rated at 45 watts RMS
  • FEATURES: Vacuum polypropylene cone; Rubber surround; Stamped steel basket; Silk dome pole mounted Piezo tweeter and midrange; Integrated tweeter crossover
  • INCLUDES: Integrated high pass crossovers and mounting hardware

5. Alpine SPS-610 6.5-Inch 2-Way Type-S Series Coaxial Speakers

Alpine Electronics recently celebrated its 50th anniversary on the 10th of May this year, and their expertise in the field of car audio is reflected in this coaxial speaker set. The Alpine SPS-610 6.5-Inch 2-Way Type-S Series Coaxial Car Speakers is quite capable, but like everything else, it is not devoid of flaws

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What do we like?

This coaxial speaker set has an RMS power rating of 80 W which complies with the CEA- 2031 certification and we believe it is sufficiently loud for most people. Moreover, it maintains its clarity at maximum volume.

This speaker pair outshines similarly priced competitors in the mid to high frequency range. In fact, we feel this is one of the best 6.5 inch car speakers in its price category when it comes to the audio quality in the aforementioned frequency band. However, it falls a bit short when it comes to its bass punch. Unless you are a bass maniac, we believe that you will be pleasantly surprised by its performance.

One of the other major benefits we experienced while reviewing this speaker set is its ease of installation, and this is one of the better choices if you are setting foot in the world of car audio for the first time. Even with its bass performance or the lack thereof, we feel that this coaxial speaker set deserves a spot on our list.

Pros

  • It performs commendably in the mid to high frequency audio range.
  • It is relatively easy to install.

Cons

  • The bass performance leaves a lot to be desired.

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6. Kicker 40CS654 6.5 inch 2-Way Speakers

Kicker is well renowned for affordable yet high-quality car audio products. This speaker pair comes from Kicker’s CS Series line of speakers which are known for their value and loudness, and in our opinion, this speaker pair is mainly targeted at casual listeners instead of true audiophiles.

Kicker 40CS654

What do we like?

One of the major selling points of this speaker pair is its power output. The Kicker 40CS654 Speaker pair is able to produce 300 Watts of Peak Power and 100 Watts of RMS Power and we believe that will suffice for most people. However, we must say that this coaxial speaker set is not compliant with the CEA-2031 standard.

Now, you might be wondering what it means. Simply put, the CEA certifications add credibility to the power ratings of a speaker. So, is the lack of a CEA certification a bad thing? Well, not necessarily as this is sufficiently loud and it is easily comparable to the loudness offered by a CEA certified product with the same RMS power output.

In case, you are wondering about the sound quality; then we are happy to report that the Kicker 40CS654 Speaker pair shows a respectable performance across the entire audio frequency range. This coaxial speaker set performs best in the mid to high frequency range. Moreover, we did not experience any sound distortion at maximum volume.

Unless you give immense importance to bass quality, this speaker pair should surely suffice for you. Moreover, at its current price, this coaxial speaker set offers great value.

Pros

  • It offers good value for your money.
  • This speaker pair is sufficiently loud.
  • It shows good performance in the mid to high frequency range.

Cons

  • Bass quality might not be sufficient for all.
  • It lacks CEA certification.
Kicker 6.5 Inch 300 Watt 2 Way 4 Ohm Coaxial Car Audio Speakers (Pair) 40CS654
  • Kicker 40CS654 CS65 6.5" 6-1/2" 300 Watt 4-Ohm 2-Way Car Audio Coaxial Speakers
  • 600 Watts Peak Power Total Per Pair / 300 Watts Peak Power Per Speaker
  • 200 Watts RMS Total Power Per Pair / 100 Watts RMS Per Speaker

7. Rockford Fosgate PPS4-6 Punch PRO 6.5-Inch Single Midrange 4 Ohm Loudspeaker

This is the second Rockford Fosgate speaker pair in our list of top quality 6.5 models and unlike the former product featured on our list, this speaker system is not a coaxial speaker pair. Surprisingly, this is not a component speaker system as well; instead, this is a loudspeaker pair.

Rockford Fosgate PPS4-6

What do we like?

Before we dive into the details of this product, let us make something abundantly clear. This speaker pair does not feature any tweeters so don’t expect it to perform well in the high frequency range. If the high-frequency audio is very important to you, then we suggest you look elsewhere. Having said that, you can always purchase a pair of tweeters separately.

Now, you might be curious about its performance in the low to mid frequency range, and we are happy to report that when it comes to the mid frequency range, it outshines every 6.5 speaker system in this price point. However, we expected more from its bass performance.

It is tough to find a speaker pair around the $ 50 price point with 100 W CEA certified RMS rating. Moreover, it does not distort at full volume and maintains decent clarity throughout.

In our opinion, you will not go wrong with a Rockford Fosgate speaker system. However, this speaker pair is not for everyone. If you enjoy great bass quality or crisp and clear sound in the highs, then we suggest you look elsewhere. On the flip side, if you mainly play music which hardly strays from the mid frequency range then this is surely one of the high-rated 6.5 speakers for you.

Pros

  • It produces loud and crisp audio in the mid frequency range.
  • It offers decent value for your money.

Cons

  • The bass quality will not suffice for bass heads.
  • The lack of tweeters means the high-frequency performance is compromised.
Rockford Fosgate PPS4-6 Punch Pro Single 6.5" 4-Ohm Midrange 100 Watts RMS / 200 Watts Peak
  • The PPS4-6 Punch Pro is a 6.5" midrange loudspeaker engineered for high SPL (Sound Pressure Level) conditions
  • Featuring an oversized motor structure, high temperature voice coil, a fiber reinforced paper cone and corrugated treated cloth surround, creating a highly sensitive speaker that is built for volume
  • Pro series 4 Ohm 6.5” midrange speaker with power handling of 100 Watt RMS/200 Watt Max power and requires a mounting depth of 2.24" (56.80 mm)

8. Pyle PL63BL 6.5-Inch 360-Watt 3-Way Speakers (Pair)

While this might be the least popular car audio company featured in our list of  6.5 car speakers, this product shows that Pyle can hold its own against the big dogs. The two biggest selling points of this speaker pair are surely its loudness and value, and at this price point, it can put many other speaker pairs from popular brands to shame.

Pyle PL63BL 6.5-Inch

What do we like?

Although this speaker pair has an RMS power rating of 180 W which would surely make it one of the top rated 6.5 speakers based on loudness alone, we must inform you that this product does not comply with the CEA-2031 standard. So, we will advise you not to power it up at its peak RMS value with your amplifier.

Having said that, this speaker pair is sufficiently loud, and we’ll go right ahead and say that it is louder than CEA certified speakers with 100 W RMS value. However, its audio quality is only average at best, but that is to be expected at its price point.

Even though Pyle proudly showcases the design of this speaker pair, we find it quite tacky, to be honest. However, your mileage may vary.

If you are looking to replace your substandard factory speaker pair with an inexpensive option, then this is surely one of the best speakers for the job. Although few will be immensely impressed by the audio quality, it deserves a spot on our list of Best 6.5 car audio speakers because of the value it offers.

Pros

  • It offers great value for your money.
  • It is sufficiently loud for its price.

Cons

  • The audio quality is only average at best.
  • The design may not appeal to all.

9. Kicker 41DSC654 D-Series 6.5″ 480 Watt 2-Way 4-Ohm Car Audio Coaxial Speakers

This is the second Kicker product making appearance on our list, and for the right reasons! Those who are looking for a coaxial speaker model will find this product to be incredibly enticing. And that’s just not for the great critic and user reviews it has earned so far. Check out what this product has to offer and you might even consider the purchase.

Kicker 41DSC654

What do we like?

If you are currently using factory sound, we are sure that this upgrade will bring a major change. Not only is it easy to fit in all manners of vehicle doors, but it’s thin profile woofers effectively avoid getting in the way of car window mechanisms. As far as power is concerned, this model does not disappoint.

It brings MAX Power of 240 W (480 W per 4 pack) and a total RMS power of 60 W (120 W per 4-pack). Its high sensitivity mode of infrastructure has been created to produce improved volume despite their relatively low powered head units.

Planning to add an amplifier? Then you’re in luck because this model will work even better then!

Pros

  • Polypropylene cones combined with acoustic foam surrounds boosts performance
  • The 13 mm domed tweeters have close to 0 tweeter protrusion
  • Powerful enough to be a viable choice even for cars with less space
  • Pairs up with an amplifier extremely well

Cons

  • The build quality (robustness) could have been better

A Guide to Buying Top 6.5  Speakers

Now that our review of the best 6.5 car speakers has come to an end, let us proceed with our extensive guide. And if you’re looking for other speakers, check out our collection of top car speaker reviews by clicking on the link.

Considerations For Buying 6.5 Speakers

With the market overflowing with car audio products, choosing the ideal 6.5 inch car speakers can be quite an uphill task indeed. However, rest assured that the following factors coupled with our list of Best 6.5 Speakers For Your Car will make this process a breeze.

Component Speakers or Coaxial Speakers: which one is right for you?

Before we delve into the details regarding which one makes more sense for you, let us first understand what is meant by each one of them?

Coaxial speakers have the tweeter, subwoofer and crossover systems integrated into a single speaker enclosure. While on the other hand, component speaker systems have all three elements independent of each other. However, some high-end coaxial speakers have a separate crossover system.

Now, there are obvious advantages and disadvantages to both. If you are not a true audiophile, then we believe that most coaxial speakers will suffice your needs. However, if you do not want to compromise on quality, then we suggest you go for a reliable set of component speakers.

Moreover, if you are new to the car audio industry, then the coaxial speaker systems will make more sense for you. Why is that, you ask? Well, installing a component speaker system is surely not a job for the faint of heart. On top of that, you can save a fair bit of cash if you go for a coaxial speaker system with a comparable power rating.

A Word About CEA Certifications

If you are using a separate amplifier system to drive your speakers, then you should pay close attention to this section. Many speakers boast of an impressive power output rating, but in reality, they have a substantial power difference, which only comes to light when you use your amplifier to match its highest power output.

Hence, you should not just look out for the RMS power rating, but also check for CEA certifications. If the power output values comply with the CEA-2031 standard, then you can put your blind faith in it. Most of the top audio brands, including Rockford Fosgate and Alpine, comply with the CEA certifications.

Will it fit your vehicle?

Although most 6.5 speaker models are similar in size, not every product is suitable for your vehicle. Before you head out to purchase the best 6.5 car speakers for your vehicle, we urge you to call up the customer support to confirm if the speaker pair will fit inside your car.

There is yet another intuitive option provided by Amazon.com which lets you select the make, model, and year of your vehicle and once you do so, it shows whether the speaker you are interested in is compatible with your vehicle.

Price

Last but not the least, is the price of the speaker pair. Higher is better right? Now we wish it was as simple as that. However, there are a few you things you need to keep in mind before you splurge on one of these models.

First, do not be sold on marketing gimmicks alone. Rather, you should base your purchase on your needs only. If you do not care much for audio quality, there is no need to spend more than $ 50 on the best 6.5 inch speakers suited to your needs.

However, if you are a true audiophile, we suggest you go for a high-quality component speaker system which will most likely set you back by $ 100 or more.

Final Words

Before we bid adieu, let us tell you a few things about how we prepared our list of our favorite 6.5 Speakers. With the exception of a few speakers, we have reviewed most of the products featured on this list. However, we went the extra mile and spoke with quite a few owners of the speakers we have not reviewed, and we also did a fair bit of research to prepare the review of those products.

We hope our effort has helped in deciding on the best 6.5 speaker models for you. So, go right ahead and purchase your speaker system online and get it delivered to your doorstep in the next few days.


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