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The number of individual drivers in a car speaker. Speakers with 2 drivers are known as a 2-way, and 3 drivers are known as a 3-way. Component systems are often referred to as "separates" because the tweeter is not attached to the midwoofer (main speaker driver) and mounts separately in a location such as a door post. Component systems typically come with an external crossover so you can easily adjust the high and low frequencies sent to both the midwoofer and the tweeter. Center channel speakers are great for those looking to have surround sound in their vehicle.
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The RMS power is the amount of power the speaker requires to operate safely and properly. RMS Power Handling refers to the amount of power a speaker can handle on a continuous basis. We recommend powering your speakers or subwoofer with 80%-120% of its recommended RMS rating. The RMS power handling specification is typically rated per speaker unless otherwise noted.
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Peak power handling refers to the amount of power a speaker can handle during a brief musical burst. The RMS power range figure is a much more reliable rating for determining the speaker's power requirements. The Peak power handling specification is typically rated per speaker unless otherwise noted.
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An efficiency or sensitivity rating tells you how effectively a speaker converts power into sound. The higher the number, the more efficient the speaker and the louder it will play with the same input power. An efficient speaker helps you maximize your available power. Most sensitivity ratings measure the speaker's output with 1 watt of input, 1 meter from the speaker. Some speakers' sensitivity is measured with 2.83 volts of input, instead of 1 watt.
  Efficiency (1w/1m) is not an accurate indicator of a subwoofer's output capability and should not be used as a comparison to other speakers or subwoofers to determine which one is "louder".
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The load value (in ohms) that the speakers present to the amplifier per voice coil - the amount of resistance to the current flow. This is a key specification as subs wired in parallel or low impedances can create problems with your amplifier and potentially void all warranties. We encourage you to ask our support department prior to purchase if you do not understand which impedance level will suit your application best.
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Earthquake Sound FC5.2

1000W Peak 5.25" Focus Series 2-Way Component 4-ohm Car Speaker System

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Earthquake Sound FC5.2

1000W Peak 5.25" Focus Series 2-Way Component 4-ohm Car Speaker System

• 500 watts Peak Each
• 1-1/2" Silk Dome Tweeters
• Poly-Injection cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 87 dB

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Massive Audio MX4

300W Peak (60W RMS) 4" MX Series 2-Way 4-ohm Coaxial Car Speakers

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Massive Audio MX4

300W Peak (60W RMS) 4" MX Series 2-Way 4-ohm Coaxial Car Speakers

• 150 watts Peak Each, 30 watts RMS Each
• 1/2" PEI (Polyetherimide) Dome tweeters
• Tweeters constructed with ferro fluid cooled voice coil
• Laminate-Treated Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB

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DS18 PRO-CUPOLA2 (Sold Individually)

300W Peak (100W RMS) 4" Pro Audio Soft Dome Midrange 4-ohm Loudspeaker

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300W Peak (100W RMS) 4" Pro Audio Soft Dome Midrange 4-ohm Loudspeaker

• 300 watts Peak, 100 watts RMS
• Coated non-resonant soft dome material
• Ultra-high sound quality
• Perfect for studio monitors or Hi-Fi applications
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 95 dB

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Infinity Reference 5032cfx (REF-5032CFXAM)

270W Peak (90W RMS) 5.25" Reference Series 2 Way Coaxial 3-ohm Speakers

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Infinity Reference 5032cfx (REF-5032CFXAM)

270W Peak (90W RMS) 5.25" Reference Series 2 Way Coaxial 3-ohm Speakers

• 135 watts Peak Each, 45 watts RMS Each
• Textile Edge Driven Dome Tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 3 ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB

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DS18 PRO-HY8.2MSL (Sold Individually)

400W Peak (200W RMS) 8" Pro Hybrid Coaxial Midrange 2-ohm Speaker with Compression Driver Horn

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400W Peak (200W RMS) 8" Pro Hybrid Coaxial Midrange 2-ohm Speaker with Compression Driver Horn

• 400 watts Peak, 200 watts RMS
• 3" Titanium Horn Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 2 ohm
• Sensitivity: 98 dB

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Diamond Audio MSMB82NEO

1200W Peak (600W RMS) 8" MSNEO Series Mid Bass 2-ohm Car and Motorcycle Speakers

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1200W Peak (600W RMS) 8" MSNEO Series Mid Bass 2-ohm Car and Motorcycle Speakers

• 600 watts Peak Each, 300 watts RMS Each
• DUPONT™ Kevlar cone material
• Impedance: 2 ohm
• Sensitivity: 95 dB

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DS18 PRO-NS8 (Sold Individually)

400W Peak (200W RMS) 8" PRO-NS Series 8-ohm Shallow-mount Full-Range Speaker

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400W Peak (200W RMS) 8" PRO-NS Series 8-ohm Shallow-mount Full-Range Speaker

• 400 watts Peak Each, 200 watts RMS Each
• 1-1/4" Dome Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Sensitivity: 96 dB

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MB Quart RS1-213

220W Peak (110W RMS) 5.25" Reference Series 2-Way 4-ohm Component Speaker System

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220W Peak (110W RMS) 5.25" Reference Series 2-Way 4-ohm Component Speaker System

• 110 watts Peak Each, 55 watts RMS Each
• 3/4" Titanium Dome tweeters
• Tunable waveguide tweeter housing
• Bamboo Fiber cone material
• Tweeters constructed with WideSphere™ Technology
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 86 dB

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JBL CLUB 54F (JBLSPKCB54F)

270W Peak (90W RMS) 5.25" Club Series 2 Way Coaxial 3-ohm Speakers

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270W Peak (90W RMS) 5.25" Club Series 2 Way Coaxial 3-ohm Speakers

• 135 watts Peak Each, 45 watts RMS Each
• Silk Edge Driven Dome tweeters
• UV-Resistant Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 3 ohm
• Sensitivity: 91 dB

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Infinity Primus PR5012IS (PR5012ISAM)

240W Peak (80W RMS) 5.25" Primus Series 2 Way Coaxial 2.7-ohm Speakers

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Infinity Primus PR5012IS (PR5012ISAM)

240W Peak (80W RMS) 5.25" Primus Series 2 Way Coaxial 2.7-ohm Speakers

• 120 watts Peak Each, 40 watts RMS Each
• Textile Edge Driven Dome tweeters
• Polypropylene cone material
• Impedance: 2.7 ohm
• Sensitivity: 88 dB

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DS18 PRO-ZXI8.4BM (Sold Individually)

700W Peak (350W RMS) 8" ZXi Series 4-Ohm Midrange Bullet Loudspeaker

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700W Peak (350W RMS) 8" ZXi Series 4-Ohm Midrange Bullet Loudspeaker

• 700 watts Peak Each, 350 watts RMS Each
• Aluminum Bullet Tweeters
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 99 dB

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American Bass SQ-3.5-FR

160W Peak (80W RMS) 3.5" SQ Series 2 Way Full Range Coaxial 4-ohm Speakers

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160W Peak (80W RMS) 3.5" SQ Series 2 Way Full Range Coaxial 4-ohm Speakers

• 80 watts Peak Each, 40 watts RMS Each
• Swivel 3/4" Neodymium Dome Tweeters
• Glass Carbon Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 85 dB

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DS18 8XL800N-8 (Sold Individually)

800W Peak (400W RMS) 8" XL Series Midrange 8-ohm Loudspeaker

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800W Peak (400W RMS) 8" XL Series Midrange 8-ohm Loudspeaker

• 800 watts Peak, 400 watts RMS
• Non-Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Sensitivity: 100.7 dB

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DS18 8PRO400MR-4 (Sold Individually)

400W Peak (200W RMS) 8" Pro Midrange 4-ohm Speaker

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400W Peak (200W RMS) 8" Pro Midrange 4-ohm Speaker

• 400 watts Peak, 200 watts RMS
• Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 104 dB

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Massive Audio M8S (Sold Individually)

300W Peak (140W RMS) 8” M Series 4-ohm Shallow Midrange Car Speaker

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300W Peak (140W RMS) 8” M Series 4-ohm Shallow Midrange Car Speaker

• 300 watts Peak Each, 140 watts RMS Each
• Laminate-Treated Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 98 dB
• Ultra shallow mounting depth

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Massive Audio MC8II (Sold Individually)

600W Peak (200W RMS) 8" MC Series 8-ohm Pro-Audio Midrange Car Speaker

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600W Peak (200W RMS) 8" MC Series 8-ohm Pro-Audio Midrange Car Speaker

• 600 watts Peak Each, 200 watts RMS Each
• Kevlar-Enhanced Paper cone material
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Sensitivity: 98.1 dB

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Deaf Bonce Machete MFH-80

200W Peak (100W RMS) 8" Machete Series 4-ohm Full Range Car Speakers

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200W Peak (100W RMS) 8" Machete Series 4-ohm Full Range Car Speakers

• 150 watts Peak Each, 75 watts RMS Each
• Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 93.9 dB

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Deaf Bonce Machete LW-80A4

200W Peak (100W RMS) 8” Machete Series 4-ohm Midbass Car Speakers

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200W Peak (100W RMS) 8” Machete Series 4-ohm Midbass Car Speakers

• 200 watts Peak Each, 100 watts RMS Each
• Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 91 dB

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500W Peak (250W RMS) 8" Godfather Pro Series Midbass 4-ohm Speaker

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500W Peak (250W RMS) 8" Godfather Pro Series Midbass 4-ohm Speaker

• 500 watts Peak Each, 250 watts RMS Each
• Kevlar Fiber cone material
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 97 dB

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500W Peak (275W RMS) 8” PRO-X Series 8-ohm Mid-Range Bullet Loudspeaker

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500W Peak (275W RMS) 8” PRO-X Series 8-ohm Mid-Range Bullet Loudspeaker

• 550 watts Peak Each, 275 watts RMS Each
• Red tweeter
• Non-Pressed Paper cone material
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Sensitivity: 96 dB

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    Car Speakers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    Coaxial car speakers, also known as full-range speakers, combine multiple speaker elements in one unit. These elements typically include a woofer for low frequencies and a tweeter for high frequencies. Some coaxial speakers may also have a mid-range driver for enhanced sound quality. The key advantage of coaxial speakers is their simplicity and ease of installation, as all components are housed in a single unit, making them a popular choice for stock speaker replacements. In contrast, component speakers consist of separate speaker elements—woofers, tweeters, and sometimes mid-range drivers—allowing for greater customization and sound quality. Component systems offer better sound separation and imaging, making them a preferred choice for audiophiles and those seeking high-quality audio in their vehicles.
    Speaker sensitivity, measured in decibels (dB), indicates how efficiently a speaker converts power into sound. Higher sensitivity speakers produce more sound with less power, making them suitable for low-powered factory stereos or aftermarket head units. Lower sensitivity speakers may require more power to achieve the same volume level. When choosing car speakers, it's essential to consider sensitivity to match your stereo's power output. If you have a low-powered system, opt for high-sensitivity speakers to maximize sound output without distortion. Conversely, higher-powered aftermarket amplifiers can work well with lower sensitivity speakers. Balancing speaker sensitivity with your system's power output is crucial to achieving optimal audio quality and avoiding distortion.
    Speaker impedance, measured in ohms (Ω), represents the electrical resistance a speaker presents to an amplifier. Car speakers typically come in 4-ohm and 8-ohm versions, with 4-ohm being the most common. The speaker's impedance affects the amount of power it draws from the amplifier. In car audio systems, it's essential to match the speaker's impedance with the amplifier's minimum recommended load. Amplifiers are designed to work most efficiently within specific impedance ranges, and a mismatch can result in reduced power output and potential damage to the amplifier or speakers. Most car audio amplifiers are optimized for 4-ohm speakers, so choosing 4-ohm speakers is generally a safe choice. However, if you're connecting multiple speakers, it's crucial to calculate the total impedance to avoid overloading the amplifier.
    Upgrading factory car speakers with aftermarket speakers offers several advantages: Improved Sound Quality: Aftermarket speakers often feature better materials, construction, and design, resulting in clearer, more detailed sound. Enhanced Bass: Upgraded speakers typically provide deeper and more pronounced bass response. Greater Power Handling: Aftermarket speakers can handle more power, reducing the risk of distortion at higher volumes. Customization: Aftermarket speakers offer a wide range of sizes, styles, and features, allowing you to tailor your sound system to your preferences. Durability: Many aftermarket speakers are built to withstand the harsh conditions of automotive use, increasing their longevity. Overall, upgrading car speakers can transform your in-car audio experience, delivering higher fidelity and more enjoyable sound.
    2-way and 3-way car speakers differ in the number of driver elements they incorporate. A 2-way speaker consists of a woofer for low frequencies and a tweeter for high frequencies, while a 3-way speaker adds a mid-range driver for improved sound separation. The choice between 2-way and 3-way speakers depends on your audio priorities and budget. 2-way speakers are cost-effective and suitable for most users, providing good sound quality and clarity. They are ideal for replacing factory speakers or upgrading basic audio systems. 3-way speakers offer enhanced sound separation and improved mid-range performance. If you seek more detailed and balanced audio with better instrument and vocal reproduction, 3-way speakers are a worthy upgrade. However, they tend to be pricier than 2-way speakers. Ultimately, your choice should align with your audio preferences and budget, as both 2-way and 3-way speakers can significantly enhance your car's audio system compared to factory-installed speakers.
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