Dodge Neon Speaker Size

A-Pillar Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Dodge Neon Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I replace first in my Dodge Neon for the biggest sound improvement?

Replace the front door panel 6.5 inch speakers first. These handle most of your music's mid-range frequencies and vocals. The front location puts sound closer to your ears, which makes a more immediate difference than rear speakers. Dashboard speakers are secondary - they're only 3.5 inch so they can't produce much bass anyway. Rear deck speakers can wait unless you specifically want more bass fill in the back seats.

What's the difference between coaxial and component speakers for the front doors?

Coaxial speakers have the tweeter built into the woofer - easier installation, one speaker does everything. Component speakers separate the tweeter and woofer into different units. Components typically sound better because each driver can be optimized for its frequency range. For the Dodge Neon front doors, components might require tweeter mounting somewhere else since the door panel location probably isn't ideal for high frequencies. Coaxials are the simpler upgrade path if you're not doing major modifications.

Can I put different sized speakers in the rear deck lid location?

The 6 x 9 inch size is what fits the factory mounting holes in your Dodge Neon's rear deck. You could potentially modify the openings for different sizes, but 6 x 9 speakers already give you good surface area for bass response. Going smaller like 6.5 inch round speakers would reduce your low-frequency output. Going larger gets complicated fast - you might hit the rear window or interfere with deck lid operation. Stick with 6 x 9 unless you're doing custom fabrication.

What power handling should I look for in replacement speakers?

Most Dodge Neon factory head units put out around 15-20 watts RMS per channel. Look for speakers that can handle at least 25-30 watts RMS to give yourself headroom. Peak power ratings don't matter much - focus on RMS numbers. If you're planning to add an amplifier later, consider speakers that can handle 50-75 watts RMS. The 3.5 inch dashboard speakers won't need as much power since they're mainly for treble fill anyway.

Do I need to worry about speaker impedance when upgrading?

Standard car speakers are 4 ohms, and your Dodge Neon's head unit expects 4 ohm loads. Most aftermarket speakers are also 4 ohms, so compatibility isn't usually an issue. Some higher-end speakers might be 2 ohms, but that's less common in the sizes your Neon uses. Mixing different impedances across your speaker locations is fine - each channel handles its load independently. Just don't go below 2 ohms total per channel or you might damage your head unit.