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The best Rear Door Panel Speakers for 2004 Outback

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Shop and compare by low prices and top features on Rear Door Panel Speakers that fit your Subaru Outback. After you add to cart, we'll also make sure you get an affordable car speakers install easily with speaker adapters, speaker harnesses and other accessories like sound damping and panel tools to make installation a breeze.

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Kicker CSC6934 (46CSC6934) + CSC654 (46CSC654) + CXA360.4 (46CXA3604)

450W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9” and 6.5” CS Series Coaxial Speakers with PEI Tweeters + CX-Series Class-AB 4-Channel Amplifier

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450W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9” and 6.5” CS Series Coaxial Speakers with PEI Tweeters + CX-Series Class-AB 4-Channel Amplifier

• 6x9” CS Series 3-Way Coaxial Speakers with PEI Tweeters
• 6.5” CS Series 2-way 4-ohm Coaxial Car Speakers
• CX-Series Class-AB 4-Channel Amplifier

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List price $529.97
-20% $421.91 /pair

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• 6x9” CS Series 3-Way Coaxial Speakers with PEI Tweeters
• 6.5” CS Series 2-way 4-ohm Coaxial Car Speakers
• CX-Series Class-AB 4-Channel Amplifier

Hertz MPK165.3 + FREE $200 Gift Card

6.5" Mille PRO Series 2-Way 4 Ohm Component speaker system

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6.5" Mille PRO Series 2-Way 4 Ohm Component speaker system

• 110 Watts Max Each, 55 Watts RMS Each
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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List price $905.00
-34% $599.99 /set

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• 110 Watts Max Each, 55 Watts RMS Each
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

NVX NSP65 - Open Box, Great

540W Peak (180W RMS) 6.5" N-Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers with 20mm Silk Dome Tweeters

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540W Peak (180W RMS) 6.5" N-Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers with 20mm Silk Dome Tweeters

• 270 watts Peak Each, 90 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 89 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.40"

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List price $83.99
-35% $54.99 /pair

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Hertz CX 165 + FREE $100 Gift Card

6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers

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6.5" Cento Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers

• 105 Watts Max Each, 35 Watts RMS Each
• Semi-pressed paper + Mica cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2-1/2"

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List price $360.00
-31% $249.99 /pair

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• 105 Watts Max Each, 35 Watts RMS Each
• Semi-pressed paper + Mica cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2-1/2"

Alpine S2-S65 + S2-S69

480W Peak (160W RMS) 6.5" S-Series 2-way 4-ohm + 170W RMS 6x9" Coaxial Car Speakers

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480W Peak (160W RMS) 6.5" S-Series 2-way 4-ohm + 170W RMS 6x9" Coaxial Car Speakers

• 240 watts Peak Each, 80 watts RMS Each
• Hi-Res Audio-certified
• 1" Cloth Dome tweeters
• Polypropylene, Glass Fiber and Mica cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

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List price $380.00
-16% $319.90 /pair

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• 240 watts Peak Each, 80 watts RMS Each
• Hi-Res Audio-certified
• 1" Cloth Dome tweeters
• Polypropylene, Glass Fiber and Mica cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

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2 Pairs Kicker 6.5" Speakers (CSC65) w/ Free Speaker Install Kit

600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5” CS Series 2 Way Coaxial 4-ohm Speakers with 12-Piece Panel Removal Tool Kit, Sound Damping Kit, and Roller + Accessories

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600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5” CS Series 2 Way Coaxial 4-ohm Speakers with 12-Piece Panel Removal Tool Kit, Sound Damping Kit, and Roller + Accessories

  • Kicker 600W Peak 6.5-Inch CS Series 2-Way Coaxial 4-Ohm Speakers
  • 12-Piece Installer's Master Panel Removal Tool Kit
  • Premium Sound Damping Speaker Kit with Two 10-Inch x 10-Inch Sheets
  • Universal Professional Heavy Duty Rubber Roller for Sound Damping
  • Premium Polyurethane Foam Can Insulator Sleeve Koozie with Logo
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List price $326.42
-51% $159.92 /pair

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  • Kicker 600W Peak 6.5-Inch CS Series 2-Way Coaxial 4-Ohm Speakers
  • 12-Piece Installer's Master Panel Removal Tool Kit
  • Premium Sound Damping Speaker Kit with Two 10-Inch x 10-Inch Sheets
  • Universal Professional Heavy Duty Rubber Roller for Sound Damping
  • Premium Polyurethane Foam Can Insulator Sleeve Koozie with Logo
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NVX NSP65KIT + NSP65

600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" Component Speaker System + NSP65 6.5" Coaxial Speakers

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600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" Component Speaker System + NSP65 6.5" Coaxial Speakers

• 600 watts Peak Each, 200 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

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List price $215.98
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Kicker CSC6934 (46CSC6934) + CSC654 (46CSC654)

450W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9” CS Series 3-Way with PEI Tweeters + 600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5” 2-way Coaxial Speakers

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450W Peak (150W RMS) 6x9” CS Series 3-Way with PEI Tweeters + 600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5” 2-way Coaxial Speakers

• CS Series Speakers
• Pair of 6x9 Speakers
• Pair of 6.5 Speakers

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164
List price $279.98
-33% $188.73 /pair

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• CS Series Speakers
• Pair of 6x9 Speakers
• Pair of 6.5 Speakers

Hertz C 165 + FREE $50 Gift Card

6.5" (165mm) Mid-Woofer set

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6.5" (165mm) Mid-Woofer set

• 6.5" Woofers
• 4 Ohm Impedence
• 210 Watts Peak Power
• 2-1/2" Top Mount Depth

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List price $280.00
-29% $199.99 /pair

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• 6.5" Woofers
• 4 Ohm Impedence
• 210 Watts Peak Power
• 2-1/2" Top Mount Depth

Hertz DSK165.3 + FREE $75 Gift Card

6.5" Dieci Series 2-Way Component Speaker system

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6.5" Dieci Series 2-Way Component Speaker system

• 80 Watts Max Each, 40 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper cone material
• PEI Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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List price $305.00
-33% $203.57 /set

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• 80 Watts Max Each, 40 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper cone material
• PEI Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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Kicker 6.5" and 6x9" Speakers (CSC65, CSC693) w/ Free Speaker Install Kit

6.5" 2-Way and 6x9" 3-Way CS Series 4-ohm Speakers with Panel Removal Tool Kit, Sound Damping Speaker Kit, Roller, and Foam Koozie Bundle

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6.5" 2-Way and 6x9" 3-Way CS Series 4-ohm Speakers with Panel Removal Tool Kit, Sound Damping Speaker Kit, Roller, and Foam Koozie Bundle

  • Kicker CSC65 600W Peak 6.5-Inch CS Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers
  • 900W Peak 6x9-Inch CS Series 3-Way Coaxial Speakers with Integrated Midrange
  • 12-Piece Installer's Master Panel Removal Tool Kit
  • Premium 91mil Sound Damping Speaker Kit with Two 10-Inch x 10-Inch Sheets
  • Includes Professional Heavy Duty Rubber Roller and Insulator Sleeve Koozie
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List price $366.42
-48% $191.98 /pair

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  • Kicker CSC65 600W Peak 6.5-Inch CS Series 2-Way Coaxial Speakers
  • 900W Peak 6x9-Inch CS Series 3-Way Coaxial Speakers with Integrated Midrange
  • 12-Piece Installer's Master Panel Removal Tool Kit
  • Premium 91mil Sound Damping Speaker Kit with Two 10-Inch x 10-Inch Sheets
  • Includes Professional Heavy Duty Rubber Roller and Insulator Sleeve Koozie

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6.5" Uno Series 2-Way 4 ohm Component Speaker System

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6.5" Uno Series 2-Way 4 ohm Component Speaker System

• 150 Watts Max Each, 35 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper cone material
• PEI Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93.5 dB

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List price $200.00
-40% $119.99 /set

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• 150 Watts Max Each, 35 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper cone material
• PEI Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93.5 dB

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NVX NSP65KIT + NSP69

200W RMS 6.5" Component Speaker System + 300W RMS 6x9" Coaxial Speakers

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200W RMS 6.5" Component Speaker System + 300W RMS 6x9" Coaxial Speakers

• 600 watts Peak Each, 200 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

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List price $215.98
-21% $170.98 /set

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Hertz MPK1650.3 + FREE $200 Gift Card

6.5" Mille PRO Series 2-Way 3 Ohm Component speaker system

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6.5" Mille PRO Series 2-Way 3 Ohm Component speaker system

• 125 Watts Max Each, 25 Watts RMS Each
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter Dome
• 3 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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List price $1140.00
-30% $799.99 /set

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• 125 Watts Max Each, 25 Watts RMS Each
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers cone material
• Tetolon Tweeter Dome
• 3 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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NVX XSP652 with XSP692

600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" X-Series 2-Way with Carbon Fiber Cones and 25mm Silk Dome Tweeters + 900W Peak (300W) RMS 6x9" Coaxial Speakers

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600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" X-Series 2-Way with Carbon Fiber Cones and 25mm Silk Dome Tweeters + 900W Peak (300W) RMS 6x9" Coaxial Speakers

• 300 watts Max Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Lightweight Carbon Fiber cone
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.52"

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List price $371.98
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• 300 watts Max Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 1" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Lightweight Carbon Fiber cone
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB
• Mounting Depth: 2.52"

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Infinity REF607FSL (INFSPKRF607FSLUS) + REF697MF (INFSPKRF697MFUS)

110W RMS 6.5" Reference Series 2-way 3-ohm + 200W RMS 6x9" Reference Series 3-way 4-ohm Coaxial Car Speakers

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110W RMS 6.5" Reference Series 2-way 3-ohm + 200W RMS 6x9" Reference Series 3-way 4-ohm Coaxial Car Speakers

• 165 watts Peak Each, 55 watts RMS Each
• 1" Textile Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 3 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93 dB
• Includes 6x9" Reference Speakers

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List price $339.90
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• 165 watts Peak Each, 55 watts RMS Each
• 1" Textile Balanced Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 3 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93 dB
• Includes 6x9" Reference Speakers

Polk Audio DB6502 with Speaker Installation Kit

200W RMS 6.5" 2-way Marine/UTV Certified Component Speakers with Speaker Baffles, Sound Damping, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

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200W RMS 6.5" 2-way Marine/UTV Certified Component Speakers with Speaker Baffles, Sound Damping, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

• 300 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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List price $297.70
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• 300 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

Cerwin-Vega HED8P (Sold Individually)

450W Peak (150W RMS) 8" HED Series Pro Audio Midrange 4-ohm Car Speaker

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450W Peak (150W RMS) 8" HED Series Pro Audio Midrange 4-ohm Car Speaker

• 450 watts Peak, 150 watts RMS
• Treated Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 91 dB

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-17% $69.99

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Hertz DSK165.3 with Installation Accessories

80W RMS 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker system with Speaker Baffles, Sound Damping, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

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80W RMS 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker system with Speaker Baffles, Sound Damping, Roller, and Panel Removal Kit

• 80 Watts Max Each, 40 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper cone material
• PEI Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

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List price $317.71
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• 80 Watts Max Each, 40 Watts RMS Each
• Water-repellent pressed paper cone material
• PEI Tweeter Dome
• 4 Ohm Impedance
• Sensitivity: 93 dB

Hertz CPX 165 with Speaker Installation Kit

Includes: (2) 6.5" Woofers, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit, Installer Panel Removal Tool Kit, Rubber Roller

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Includes: (2) 6.5" Woofers, 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit, Sound Damping Kit, Installer Panel Removal Tool Kit, Rubber Roller

• 6.5" Woofers
• 4 Ohm Impedence
• 210 Watts Peak Power
• 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit
• 1.38 Square Feet of Sound Damping
• Installer Panel Removal Tool Kit
• Rubber Roller

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• 6.5" Woofers
• 4 Ohm Impedence
• 210 Watts Peak Power
• 2 Piece Foam Speaker Ring Kit
• 1.38 Square Feet of Sound Damping
• Installer Panel Removal Tool Kit
• Rubber Roller

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