What bad venge said is pretty much correct with the exception of 6×9 coax (because 6×9’s aren’t really midrange drivers). Keep spreading your knowledge!! Also, don’t forget to check out the best car speakers of 2019 to find your next speakers, there’s even a quiz if you have no idea what speaker you should get . They provide better sound than a single cone speaker and allow more price options along with easier installation choices. One reason for this is that component speakers often use better dome tweeter and woofer materials along with a more advanced (and better) speaker crossover. Just like the coaxial speakers, the component speakers’ tweeters and woofer work almost in the same way. Check out my installation guides and technical info, too! Coaxial speakers are also called full-range speakers.They’re the most readily available type of speakers on the market, and generally have a tweeter and a woofer combined together in a 2-way configuration. I appreciate it because I sincerely try hard to do a good job. Why if the components manage better the low frequencies the coaxials have more “range” in low frequencies? They’re much more effective at preventing unwanted sound frequencies from reaching the speakers that aren’t suited for them. Yes, you can definitely do that (forgo using the factory tweeters). Component vs Coaxial Speakers. Component speakers will give you a much clearer sound, a more flexible sound system and is often louder than coaxial speakers as well. Not only have I worked for years as a professional installer, but also as a degreed engineer I've designed & built audio electronics as a hobby. There are several differences between coaxial speakers and component speakers you should know: It’s a lot easier to find coaxial speakers when shopping than it is to find component speakers. Component vs Coaxial Speakers. Most speakers are coming with brackets as well if that is needed. You fail, so you send them back and order coaxials instead. LOL. They’re not as good sounding as the better tweeters, and there’s not a big difference price vs silk dome tweeters, for example. Components speakers, which are made up of a separately mounted woofer, tweeter, and crossover, are a more advanced speaker system that provides better sound quality than coaxial speakers. That is entirely up to you. Hi Rodrigo. It just means they supposedly can, but specs on paper vs real-world performance are two very different things. Why isn’t this installed in all the cars? Easy sound upgrade: they’re a drop-in replacement for older factory-installed & bad sounding single cone speakers. Coaxial speakers are two speakers that share the same central axis, hence the name. I own a baleno of 2020 model, i am confused about installing the new speaker for better quality of sound without a subwoofer. In either case, yes shouldn’t really be a problem. After all, both of the speakers have a high quality and both are designed to perform best as much as they can. Good morning, Matt. I'm a car audio fanatic and always have been. Coaxial speakers are a 2-way speaker design with a tweeter, woofer, and a simple crossover built into a single speaker assembly. OP, once upon a time somebody told me he didn't like coaxial, but didn't explain why, am guessing independent drivers work better, and component is more desirable but in a car oftentimes u don't have a choice right, u gotta use what fits unless you are willing to "custom$$" it. The highs go through the tweeters and the lows play through the mid-woofer. They tend to be … The final decision may well come down to a user’s preferences. Hi there & good morning! Thank you for the nice words in your comment – I appreciate it! For this reason, they are the better options if you happen to possess poor skills. Thanks for taking time to leave your comment & the feedback. The most common type is the coaxial speaker, which is found in virtually all OEM car stereo systems that leave the line. Updated 1 week ago by Jordan Alexander Skar Audio offers a wide range of mid-range speakers which complement the overall sound quality from your setup. You’ve just saved me a lot of time and money. What’s the worst that could happen? Don't believe that Mosfet 55w rating, that's just peak power which you will never reach constantly. A comparison of the kinds of crossovers used in most coaxial and component speakers. You’ll be fine for every day listening to your speakers at a moderate to moderately high volume with a good car stereo head unit. Coaxial, or full-range speakers, and components are the two broad categories of speakers that can be used when building or improving car sound systems. Hi Rodrigo. Great info. What this does is that it makes the sound come from in from of you instead of coming up from the floor. As for better sound quality is concerned, let me clear you that component speakers have a good and high-quality sound as compared to the coaxial speakers. The ability to mount the tweeters at a line-of-sight listening angle and height for better stereo imaging during music playback. Component speakers, by comparison, use an external crossover with a designed for the specific speakers used and are made using better quality capacitors and inductors. These components are a tweeter, an external crossover and a woofer. I’m not sure what head unit you have, but it’s worth considering getting one with a built-in EQ if you really want to be able to get the most out of them. The coaxial speakers are on the whole easier to install. Well, I’m sure that you can come up with some problems with component speakers yourself but here are some. The thing is that plain ‘ole car speakers like you’ll find in many vehicles and home stereo systems are terrible! Now a major difference trickles in between component speakers and the coaxial speakers when the external crossover is brought to the system. They no longer have the 6 1/2" component set but they do have the 5 1/4" component set. Can u pls suggest should I go for 2 or 3way coaxial speaker or component speaker. Better speaker connector terminals and installation accessories. Coaxial and component both of the speakers are highly durable and yes they both have something different in them which make anyone of it, the desired choice of the buyer. Which is better, coaxial or component speakers? The high sound clarity from the speakers comes from the polypropylene woofer cones as well as the vented voice coils and the true 4-ohm technology. Connect the tweeter output of the crossover to the tweeter’s positive and negative terminals. Very good quality coaxials are only about $50-$65 or so. As far as price is concerned, prices for component speakers start at about the same price as a very good pair of coaxial speakers. Pros and cons of coaxial and component speakers, What type of sound coaxial and component speakers put out, Which one is best for you, and if there’s really a “better” choice. They’re the next level above coaxial speakers and offer better performance than coaxials can provide. As there are more components in a system like this, they are usually harder to install. Personally, I prefer to buy & install a nice component speaker set with good midbass/woofer drivers as opposed to coaxial speakers. Later on, if you want to really get excellent sound you can install a 4 channel amp to drive the speakers for great clarity & volume than the Kenwood can provide. Sorry to bother you with so many questions. They’re good enough for many people yet still within reach of what they could afford when you add in the cost of installation. Most provide a woofer cone with a separate tweeter for good full-range sound quality and frequency coverage, unlike basic single-cone speakers. The result is less distortion, more accurate sound, and a better listening experience. We now want to compare and contrast these two kinds of speakers on the basis of just what they have to offer. However, you can also get some great speakers from Polk. There’s a wide range of performance & price options for buyers: different levels of tweeter quality, crossover design, cone materials, higher power ratings, and so on. The result is overall good sound, but with room for improvement. I recommend using a decent quality amplifier with 50 watts RMS per channel or higher for best results. They use 2 stages of filtering vs the single stage used with coaxials. After all, you’re the best judge of what you like, right? Better frequency response and sound accuracy overall – even entry-level component speaker sets can have really great sound quality! Sometimes, you have to remove a lot of car interior to get a cable running, something that you will have to be comfortable doing. A coaxial speaker has a woofer with the tweeter in the middle, taking care of all the frequencies that you throw at it. (Note: You’ll get better sound, however, if you can install component tweeters facing your ears and higher up near the dash, so that’s worth considering). Installation. Then install those and replace your current tweaters w/ the ones from the components. The first problem with component speakers that you will come across is the price. Normal coaxial speakers, whether factory-installed or aftermarket, combine the woofer and tweeter into one speaker. Component Vs Coaxial Speakers: Differences, Pros/Cons, And Which Is Best. Personally, I go for sound quality, and I use component speakers powered by a decent amplifier. I had the oval 2-way coaxials in my only truck that only had 4 speakers, and I enjoyed them. The pricing is often higher (sometimes much higher) than regular coaxial speakers. 3-way coaxial speakers are usually either a gimmick for sales or not really much better than standard 2-way ones, so don’t spend extra money for 3-way ones. The same thing is with the tweeter, that no longer has to be shared with lower sound. However, I think the JBL coaxials would be ok in this case as they’re above-average in design. Check out the Kicker 43CSS694 on Amazon, or in the image next to here, and you can see that there are two big speakers, two smaller speakers, and two boxes. They’re designed to replace older & lower-quality speakers by fitting in the same hole for easy installation. It’s 4 screws per speaker and then you are done, and this is usually what people prefer. It’s a bit more work, but well worth it and I’ve had readers report exactly the same too. As mentioned earlier, coaxial speakers are designed to produce a wide range of sound from one set of speakers, the tweeter is built into the speaker itself. When people ask for advice about car speakers, we usually tell them that component speakers, with their separate woofers and tweeters, offer better imaging than coaxial speakers. If yours has a factory amp, they may be wired from the amp as in many cases factory amps have internal crossovers that drive speakers separately. Coaxials tend to range around say 35W-65W RMS or so while components typically are available in 65W-100W RMS or higher options. Hi Jagadish. Getting better car or home speakers can make a huge difference in the music you enjoy. Though the coaxial speakers may suffice for most people who aren’t looking to spend a lot and still enjoy a decent quality of sound, the component speakers may be preferred by those who want every single thing about the sound their audio system produces to be perfect. However, get a set with good tweeters such as silk dome, metal (aluminum, titanium, alloys etc), or something similar. Humans can only hear sound frequencies between 20 Hz, and 20 KHz, and while both types of speaker can reproduce frequencies in this range fairly accurately, it is the “image” of the total mix of frequencies that is influenced by how the speakers are arranged in the vehicle interior. Everybody has certain wants, needs, and of course, a budget. At present, you have HDMI, optical, coaxial, and RCA cable options. That shouldn’t be too hard to get to and disconnect the tweeters there when replacing the speakers. As I mentioned before, component speakers use more advanced crossovers than coaxials. Both types of speakers are fairly easy to wire – aside from the additional wire & labor needed for mounting component speakers properly. I should install the components on the rear or at the front? I’ve been a longtime user of component speakers and love them. Generally component speakers are better than coaxial speakers but that's a manufacturer's decision. But if they are so great, why isn’t everyone buying them? 6.5" Component Speakers 6.5" component speaker systems are also referred to as separates as they aid in providing clarity by separating the high frequencies and low frequencies of your music. On top of all this, component systems can be a bit fiddly. Most coaxials use a single cheap capacitor connected to the tweeter mounted and nothing for the woofer. Coaxial or full-range speakers are speakers that have the same type of drivers as component speakers. While coaxial speakers require one input connection with the speaker wire running directly from the amp, a component system will require three different connections and three sets of speaker wire. set of them can sound fantastic when used properly and powered by an amplifier. Even a budget amp with budget (but good quality) component speakers can sound fantastic. Any HU in the market will not produce more than that. Coaxial vs component speaker crossover differences, Wiring component speakers and coaxial speakers. The best way for me to answer this question depends on what the definition of “better” means to you. The first component speaker on the list is the affordable M6R from Massive Audio. As the case for component speakers are different, where specific speakers are designed to handle specific sound, the quality becomes so much better. If I’m not mistaken yours are in the doors, right? The major difference between component speakers and coaxial speakers starts right from their configuration where coaxial speakers follow a compact mechanism, in which all the parts connected into one assembly. The boxes are something called crossovers. Component speakers separate the two drivers and introduce a crossover to let them each do their job better. With this, you have to take care of only one input connection that makes installation easier and faster. Coaxial speakers make up the difference by using a tweeter to take care of the upped end of the musical sound range, filling in what other speakers can’t produce. Here’s a comparison to help you decide if you’re unsure. Which speaker should I choose? Component speakers are a speaker system in which separately mounted speakers and a more advanced crossover are designed to provide advanced sound quality. Plus if you’re stuck with “the blue wire is connected to?? Coaxial speakers are often referred to as “full-range speakers” as well, that is basically the same thing. Why isn’t this installed in all the cars? But what is the difference between these two technologies, and which one should you go for? This is why the blog exists to cut through the clutter. This is a pretty common installation and gives excellent sound, although it takes more time & money to complete. And that’s not clean, great-sounding power, either. Unless you have a reason to, generally it’s not worth the extra time & effort installing components in the rear also. It's a convenient way to get great sound from a single speaker opening, but the design of the woofer and tweeter are both compromised in this arrangement. This component speaker system comes with 2 woofers, 2 tweeters, and 2 external crossovers. Coaxial speakers have some great advantages: Coaxial speakers provide much better sound than standard low-end single cone speakers – even those with a whizzer cone added to supposedly improve the sound. It would be a bit misleading to say you “need” an amp for your speakers. Like many other things, it comes down to the quality and the design details. Instead, they use a lower-cost design that relies on the fact that most woofers “roll off” (gradually stop producing) higher frequencies naturally. Coaxial speakers are a type of 2-way design where the job of producing sound is split between them for best results. You will hear details in music much better as well as vocals. This is the most common type of speaker and most of the speakers on the market is coaxial speakers. RCA is the oldest, optical and coaxial deliver the same quality, and HDMI is the best of the bunch in terms of compressed or uncompressed HD audio. There’s a big range of sound they can’t produce well – if at all. Component speakers, however, use a more advanced crossover design that filters unwanted sound frequencies from reaching the woofer or tweeter. As you can see in my picture above, they’re bad sounding because only have a single speaker (woofer/midrange) isn’t good enough. Perhaps the best thing for me to do is to simplify it with a short comparison below. There are two main configurations of coaxial speakers. An important step in choosing new car speakers is deciding if you want to get component speakers or go for regular coaxial speakers. Maybe you want a new stereo, amps, speakers or subs? I currently have a 13" sonata with the factory sound system and speakers. All Rights Reserved. You can enjoy a melodious sound that you will not find in the coaxial speakers. Here’s a list of reasons why amplifying your speakers is a good idea: For example, most car stereo units, despite the misleading advertising they have, output only about 15-18 watts RMS per channel at the most. Coaxial speakers tend to have lower power ratings while component speakers tend to have higher power rating limits. I have a 2012 Ford Focus that has factory component in the front and coaxial in the back, and my question is: can I install new coaxials in the front also and just “get rid” of the separate twitters? There’s a wide range of performance & price options for buyers: different levels of tweeter quality, crossover design, cone materials, higher power ratings, and so on. maybe you can help me with a question. It’s important to understand that just because they might look better doesn’t mean they sound better than a very good 2-way model. Component speakers will give you a much clearer sound, a more flexible sound system and is often louder than coaxial speakers as well. They’re well-known for bad sound and have been one of the single biggest complaints of my car stereo installation customers for years. In my car i have place for 6,5” at the rear, and 5,25 at front with stock tweeters in the dash. In this article, we are taking a look at component speakers vs coaxial speakers and you are going to learn why component speakers are better, but why you might want to go for coaxials instead. Because they use a more advanced design and more parts, component speakers sound better than coaxials. The main advantage of this speaker is the price which makes it a great budget choice. Coaxial designs have the advantage of the tweeter and the woofer being mounted very close together (coincident, hence the name coaxial (coincident axes)) which makes all of the sounds come from one … Tweeters with a more rigid and high-performance design: silk, aluminum, ceramic, or other special dome materials are common. Component speakers are considered to be the better option between these two types of speakers. Online shopping for Electronics from a great selection of Component Subwoofers, Coaxial Speakers, Speaker Sets, Center-Channel Speakers, Tweeters & more at everyday low prices. Because component speakers all will require at least 75w to drive them properly depending on brand but almost all will require about that about of power. On that subject, it’s helpful to understand component vs coaxial speaker differences why they matter before you go shopping. I think it deliver 50w x4. Well, I’m sure that you can come up with some problems with component speakers yourself but here are some. However, using an amp can take your audio system to the next level. Copyright © 2017-2020 SoundCertified.com. You may be even have looked at some of them already. But that doesn’t have to be bad, coaxial speakers have their advantages as well. When shopping for car speakers, we usually come across a situation where you are not sure of whether to buy a set of coaxial or a set of components. This is helpful if the tweeter seems too harsh sounding to you. If a company does not specify the type of dome tweeter material, that usually means it’s not good quality. Don’t leave just yet – check out my other excellent articles! Some definitely do have improved sound production, however. The two big speakers are the woofers while the two smaller speakers are the tweeters. It should also be said that some coaxial speakers sound really great, they are not automatically bad. I would use 1 component set (front) and 1 pair of coaxials for the rear. For someone that just want to get some better sound without spending a fortune, component speakers are not for them. The most obvious advantage is the installation process. :). The simplest answer is that component speakers are the best in terms of sound quality, power handling, tweeter & woofer technology options, and installation creativity. They’re also a bit more costly, too, as many component speaker sets cost around 1.5x to several times more than coaxials of the same size. Even better, some component speaker crossovers include a tweeter volume control option. Varying in many different ranges and styles, it is important to know the difference in the style of speakers so that you know what is going to be best for your set up and tastes. They’ll start to distort badly and sound poorly when pushed to their maximum output. If you have checked out our Best Car Speakers Buying Guide (if not, do that, tons of great information), you’ll see that most of the speakers there are coaxial speakers, and I would not say that none of them are bad. It has edge-driven and soft-dome fabric tweeters as well as fully-adjustable tweeter controls. – If you think you’d prefer component speakers, you don’t have to spend a lot of money. From what you’re said, I would buy some 4″ or 5.25″ component speakers. It has a max power of 150W and a 75W RMS, with sensitivity being 93dB. But if they are so great, why isn’t everyone buying them? Upgrading your speakers isn’t always easy but it’s a great way to make sure that you are enjoying driving so much more. You can think of coaxial speakers as a compromise between single cone speakers (the cheapest type of speaker, with poor sound quality) and a more advanced component speaker system. Next, you need to find a place where you can mount the crossover, which needs to have cables going to both the woofer and the tweeter. Really good models offer not just a higher range of sound frequencies but a nearly flat sound response which is ideal. The truth is that even though a speaker’s frequency response range mentions lists a lower frequency, in the real world that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily produce a great level of bass (dB) in that range. For optimal sound, tweeters should be installed on the correct place and the tuning can be hard since there are so many more variables to take into account. They give somewhat similar performance to separate 2-way component car speakers – but without the need for a separate speaker crossover you have to install, too. Component vs coaxial speakers is– as well as always has been– a regular discussion in the car audio market and it’s only all-natural that you would certainly remain in such a dilemma too, as well as be puzzled on whether to choose component or coaxial speakers. One is the compact design using two, three, or even four speaker drivers commonly found in-car audio. It also makes a really big difference how good the audio source is, as if that’s poor, then the speakers don’t matter very much. The tweeter is taking care of the higher frequencies while the woofer is taking care of the lower ones. The good news is that there are some component speaker systems that can be used a lot like component speakers, making them easier to install. No dude by component speakers he's asking separate bass-mid-tweet drivers vs coaxial (one driver, 2 cones). However, that’s not what everyone needs – not everyone cares about super-crisp sound, more power handling, or better speaker crossovers. Thank you a lot. They may also include features such as a tweeter volume reduction option, tweeter fusing to protect against overload, and additional wiring configurations. More power handling – often 75 watts RMS, 100 watts RMS, or more. Component speakers are not as common and there are a few reasons for that. Also, you’ll need to mount the crossovers as well, ideally away from moisture, and relatively close to where the speakers are mounted. Don’t spend the time, effort, and money chasing after 3-way speakers due to thinking they’re better just because of the added speaker. audiosonics 1006 1. I continue to look at the 12" Coaxial. For someone that didn’t know anything about car sound systems, this is exactly what I needed to know. I want to buy new speakers to replace the stock sytem on my car. Component vs. coaxial speakers. But coaxial speakers, also called full-range, feature the woofer and tweeter mounted on the same chassis, which typically makes them easier to install. Unlike coaxial speakers, component speakers offer: That being said, it’s important to understand that the installation process is harder than for coaxial speakers and can require custom fabrication for the tweeter mounts. Anyone can install it in a few minutes. You could always add them back or install better tweeters later if you want to, anyhow. Using an amplifier (even a decent one, not a high-end unit) can make a big difference in how your car audio system sounds. For example, I installed quite a few average quality coaxial speakers in cars, trucks, and even boats over the years. Just be aware that they are likely wired to the other speakers somewhere in the vehicle’s wiring harness and need to be disconnected. Coaxial speakers, as I mentioned earlier, are a lot more popular and because of it, many stores have them in stock. While the woofer is installed in the doors, at your knees, the tweeter can be installed on the dash or at the A-pillar. For example, some 3-way full range speakers add a tiny piezo type tweeter than can exceed the upper-frequency limit of standard tweeters, allowing for enhanced sound. The crossover is deciding which frequencies go to which speaker. How the configuration shoud be done? … As described above, you simply check the size that you have today and then purchase the same size and make a quick switch. I am not shure if these jbl components are good midbass/woofer drivers. -12dB per octave crossover slopes (or greater) versus the standard -6dB/octave crossover used on coaxial tweeters. Component Speakers vs Coaxial Speaker. Also, here are some additional notes: – If you choose coaxial speakers, 2-way coaxials are fine. I provide an opportunity to hear the difference between a regular floorstanding speaker and the Coaxial. My goal with the reviews is to inform you of the best possible to make the right decision. You don’t have a lot to spend or just need something that’s good enough to sound ok – not “high end” sound, You want an easy way to replace your old speakers, You’re not planning to amplify your speakers and will use a standard stereo, You don’t want to do the extra work or running extra wire needed for component speakers, You don’t have the time, tools, or money to spare on a custom installation, Sound quality is your what you’re mainly after, Want to use speakers with more advanced materials (especially for the tweeters), You prefer speaker crossovers with a steeper cutoff and/or tweeter volume reduction option, Will be doing a custom home, car stereo, or marine speaker installation with higher-end electronics, You want improved stereo imaging for music playback and critical listening with high-fidelity recordings, The ability to block power-robbing & distorting low-end bass by using a crossover, Lots of power available for much more volume, Built-in high pass crossovers to block distorting and power-robbing low end bass your speakers can’t handle, Higher signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio, giving better clarity than a head unit can provide, Much better listening volume & power left over, without the high distortion you get when you crank up a head unit. 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