6.5-Inch Coaxial Car Speakers Compared: On Receiver Power or With an Amp (Kicker, Focal, Pioneer, Infinity, Hertz)

A 6.5-inch coaxial is the simplest door upgrade: the tweeter rides on the woofer, so it drops into the factory spot. Mounting depth matters in thin doors, so the table shows it where the listing gives it.

Side by side

From our own listings. "Not listed" means the listing does not give that spec. Power is as each listing states it (rec. = recommended). Prices are the listed prices, or Call for price.

6.5-inch coaxial car speakers on our listings, plus a 6.75 and a 6-inch.

SpeakerSizePowerSensitivityMounting depthNotesPrice
Pioneer TS-G1620F6.5"40 W nominal89 dB1-5/8"Listing: works on head unit power$210
Kicker DS 43DSC65046.5"60 W RMS rec.90 dB1-11/16"Zero-protrusion tweeter$234.99
Pioneer TS-A653FH6.5"75 W nominal91 dBNot listedListing: head unit or a small amp$249.99
Kicker CS 46CSC6546.5"100 W RMS90 dBNot listedZero-protrusion tweeter$249.99
Kicker CS 46CSC6746.75"100 W RMS rec.90 dB1-13/16"Zero-protrusion tweeter$249.99
Hertz Dieci DCX 165.36.5"60 W continuous93 dB2.5"Listing: works on head unit power$279.99
Kicker KS 51KSC65046.5"15-100 W RMS rec.90 dB1-13/16"-$279.99
Focal ICU 1656.5"70 W RMS93 dB1-29/32"Head unit power; tweeter level switch; no grilles$349.99
Infinity Kappa 63XF6.5"85 W RMS93 dB2-1/8"Head unit or 4-channel amp; 6.5 and 6.75 brackets$349.95
Focal Performance 165AC6.5"60 W RMSNot listedAbout 2.74"Tilting, swiveling tweeter$413.99
AudioControl PNW-656.5"75 W RMSNot listed2.36"Listing: for amplified systems$409
Focal Auditor RCX-1656.5"60 W RMS91.5 dBNot listedListing: works on head unit powerCall for price
Kicker KS 47KSC65046.5"100 W RMSNot listed1-13/16"Earlier KS generation; shop confirmsCall for price
Infinity Reference REF-6532ix6.5"60 W RMSNot listedAbout 2-1/16"3-ohm loadCall for price

On receiver power or with an amp

Higher sensitivity numbers in the table mean more volume from the same power.

See our 4-channel amp comparison if you are adding power.

Shallow doors and odd sizes

Among the listings that give a mounting depth, the Pioneer TS-G1620F (1-5/8 inches), Kicker DS 43DSC6504 (1-11/16 inches), Kicker CS 46CSC674 and KS 51KSC6504 and 47KSC6504 (1-13/16 inches) and Focal ICU 165 (1-29/32 inches) are the shallowest. Several Kicker models list zero-protrusion tweeters to clear factory grilles.

Shop by vehicle shows the door sizes we have verified for your car.

How to pick

Text us with your year, make and model and whether you have an amp, and we will tell you which of these fit your doors.

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Questions on 6.5-Inch Coaxial Car Speakers Compared: On Receiver Power or With an Amp (Kicker, Focal, Pioneer, Infinity, Hertz)

Which 6.5-inch speakers work without an amp?

Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same power.

My doors are shallow. Which ones fit?

Among those that list a depth, the Pioneer TS-G1620F is 1-5/8 inches and the Kicker DS 43DSC6504 is 1-11/16 inches. We check the depth for your doors before you buy.

Do you install these?

Yes. We install them in our bay at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson. Call or text first to set up a time.

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