As the name suggests, maximum wattage lets you know how many watts of power a speaker can safely process. The speakers will report both their maximum power and, more importantly, their mean square power (RMS). The RMS number tells you how many watts the car speakers can handle continuously, while the peak measurement reports the power the speaker can handle over short periods. Often supplied as a track, the lower limit of the RMS represents the minimum power required to achieve respectable sound from the speaker. The upper limit of the RMS range is the most important number, detailing the maximum power that the speaker can handle continuously. A low-power car speaker system will offer 15 watts RMS or less per channel and should make use of high-sensitivity speakers. Higher power systems should be paired with speakers with lower sensitivity.
If you’re looking for an easy way to upgrade your car’s original speakers, coaxial speakers are the solution. These speakers bring all of their components together in a single enclosure. The 2-way coaxial speakers include a tweeter, which produces treble tones, mounted on a woofer, which controls the bass. The 3-way and 4-way systems add a midrange driver and an additional tweeter, respectively. Coaxial speakers are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, qualities, and prices, making it easy to find a model that will perfectly replace your current speakers, without the hassle of complicated installation.