6.5 Inch Car Speakers
6.5 inch car speakers (16.5cm) for front and rear doors, from drop-in coaxials to component sets, midbass woofers and vehicle-specific upgrades.
6.5 inch is the most common door speaker size in UK cars and vans. Choose coaxial speakers for a simple swap, or 6.5 inch component speakers for better imaging. The range covers Hertz, Focal, Morel, Audison, Kicker, JBL, Alpine and Pioneer. See all car speakers, or have them fitted at our Nottingham workshop.
6.5 Inch Car Speakers FAQs
Q: Is 6.5 inch the same as 16.5cm?
A: Yes. 6.5 inch and 16.5cm describe the same speaker size, and some brands list it as 17cm. Always check the mounting depth and screw hole spacing as well as the size.
Q: Will 6.5 inch speakers fit my car?
A: Many cars take 6.5 inch speakers in the front doors, but some use 5.25 inch, 6 inch or oval sizes. An adapter ring is usually needed to mount aftermarket speakers. Tell us your make, model and year and we will confirm the size.
Q: Coaxial or component 6.5 inch speakers?
A: Coaxial speakers have the tweeter built in and are the simplest swap. Component sets mount the tweeter separately, higher up, for clearer sound and better stereo imaging.
Q: Do 6.5 inch speakers need an amplifier?
A: Many run well from a head unit, but higher-power sets sound their best with an amplifier. Match the speaker's RMS rating to your amplifier's RMS output.
Q: Can CEN fit my speakers?
A: Yes. Our Beeston, Nottingham workshop fits speakers with the right adapters and door treatment.
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