Chevrolet Citation II Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Chevrolet Citation II Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I replace first in my Chevrolet Citation II for better sound quality?

Replace the 4 x 6 inch dashboard speakers first. These handle most of your music's midrange frequencies and vocals, so upgrading them creates the biggest immediate improvement. The dashboard position also puts sound closer to your ears. You'll want coaxial speakers rated around 20-50 watts RMS with 4-ohm impedance. The rear deck 4 x 10 inch speakers can wait - they mainly fill in bass and ambient sound. Dashboard placement means better stereo imaging too, which... well, it just sounds more natural when instruments seem to come from the right places.

What's the difference between the 4 x 6 and 4 x 10 speakers in the Citation II?

The 4 x 6 inch dashboard speakers focus on midrange clarity - think vocals and most instruments between 80Hz to 8kHz. The 4 x 10 inch rear deck speakers handle more low-end response due to their larger surface area, probably extending down to around 50-60Hz effectively. Both are full-range coaxials, meaning they have built-in tweeters for highs. The 4 x 10s might seem better because they're bigger, but placement matters more. Dashboard speakers create better soundstage since they're positioned closer to ear level. Rear speakers mostly add... ambient fill and some bass reinforcement.

Can I install component speakers instead of coaxials in my Chevrolet Citation II?

Stick with coaxials for the Citation II setup. The dashboard 4 x 6 inch location doesn't typically have separate tweeter mounting points, and the rear deck 4 x 10 inch spot would waste a component system's potential anyway. Coaxials work better here because everything's integrated - woofer and tweeter in one unit. You'd need custom fabrication to mount component tweeters properly, which gets expensive fast. Modern coaxials can deliver surprisingly good sound quality, especially in the 30-75 watt RMS range. Focus on finding coaxials with silk dome tweeters rather than piezo types. The frequency response should be relatively flat between 60Hz and 20kHz for balanced sound.

What power handling should I look for in Citation II replacement speakers?

Target 25-60 watts RMS for the 4 x 6 inch dashboard speakers and 30-75 watts RMS for the 4 x 10 inch rear deck speakers. Most factory head units push around 15-20 watts per channel, so you don't need crazy power handling. The larger 4 x 10s can handle slightly more power effectively due to their cone area. Peak power ratings are mostly marketing - focus on RMS numbers. If you're planning to add an amplifier later, then maybe consider speakers rated up to 100 watts RMS. But honestly, the Citation II's electrical system and interior acoustics probably won't benefit much from massive power increases. Keep impedance at 4 ohms to match most head units properly.