Car Tweeters Compared

A tweeter plays the highs: cymbals, voices and detail. Adding a pair, or replacing worn factory dash or pillar tweeters, is one of the simplest ways to make a system sound clearer. On our listings the domes are silk, aluminum, titanium, cloth or ceramic-coated aluminum, and sizes are 3/4 inch or 1 inch. Most are sold in pairs. Some come with in-line crossovers, which keep bass out of the tweeter, and some do not list one. The mounting depth decides whether a tweeter fits a shallow factory spot.

Side by side

From our own listings. "Not listed" means the listing does not give that spec. Prices are the listed prices.

Car tweeters on our listings, with the specs each listing gives.

TweeterSizeDomePowerResponseFlush mountCrossoverSold asPrice
Kicker CS 46CST2040.75"Titanium50 W RMS4.5-21 kHz1-9/16" hole, 9/16" deepIn-line 6 dB at 4.5 kHzPair$219.99
Kicker KS 51KST20040.75"Silk10-65 W RMS recommended4.5-21 kHz9/16" deepIn-line 12 dB at 4.5 kHzPair$249.99
Kicker KS 51KST25041"Silk10-75 W RMS recommended3.5-21 kHz1-3/4" hole, about 1/2" deepIn-line 12 dBPair$269.99
JBL Club 194T0.75"Silk (edge-driven)50 W RMS3-20 kHzFlush or surface hardwareIn-line, includedPair$229.95

Crossovers and power

A tweeter needs a crossover so low notes don't reach it. Per their listings, the Kicker CS 46CST204 comes with a 6 dB in-line crossover at 4,500 Hz, the KS 51KST2004 and 51KST2504 with 12 dB in-line crossovers, and the JBL Club 194T with in-line crossovers too.

Each listing gives its own power range. See our 4-channel amp comparison if you are adding one.

Fitting a factory spot

Factory dash and pillar spots are often shallow. Most of these also include surface-mount hardware, and the Kicker KS models add angled and surface-pod options, per their listings.

Shop by vehicle shows what we have verified for your car's dash and pillars. Spots marked Confirm fit at the shop get checked by us first.

How to pick

Text us with your year, make and model and whether you want to replace the factory tweeters or add new ones, and we will tell you which fit and whether you need an amp.

Everything is bought and installed at the shop at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson, and you can ask about our Payment Plan. Call us to confirm stock before you drive over.

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Car Tweeters Compared: questions

Do I need a crossover with a tweeter?

Yes, something has to keep the bass out.

Can I replace my factory dash tweeters?

Often, yes. Several listings say they are made for adding highs or replacing dash and pillar tweeters.

Why are some tweeters sold one at a time?

Order two for a stereo pair.

Do you install tweeters?

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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