Dodge Stealth Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Side Panel Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Dodge Stealth Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Dodge Stealth for the biggest sound improvement?

Replace the 6.5 inch front door speakers first. These handle most of your music's midrange and vocal frequencies - around 80Hz to 4kHz typically. The front doors usually see 20-50 watts RMS from your head unit. Component speakers work better here than coaxials because you can angle the tweeters toward your ears. The Dodge Stealth's door panels have decent depth for aftermarket speakers, though you might need mounting brackets depending on the brand.

Can I install component speakers in the rear 6 x 9 location of my Dodge Stealth?

You could, but it's not ideal. The rear side panels work better with coaxial or full-range speakers since you're not sitting directly in front of them. Component systems need precise tweeter placement - something difficult to achieve in rear locations. Stick with quality 6 x 9 coaxials rated for 4-8 ohms. The rear speakers should complement your fronts, not compete with them. Power handling around 30-75 watts RMS seems reasonable for most Dodge Stealth setups.

What's the difference between full-range and tweeter options for the dashboard speakers in a Dodge Stealth?

Full-range 2.5 inch speakers try to reproduce everything but struggle with low frequencies. Tweeters focus on 3kHz and above - the sparkle and detail in cymbals, vocals. If you're running component speakers in the front doors, use the dashboard location for tweeters from the same set. This creates proper staging. If you're using coaxial front speakers, small full-range units might fill in some upper frequencies, though the improvement could be minimal. The dashboard location typically sees lower power - maybe 10-25 watts RMS.

Do I need to upgrade the wiring when installing new speakers in my Dodge Stealth?

Probably not for the door speakers. Most Dodge Stealth models came with adequate 16-18 gauge wire to the doors. The dashboard speakers might use thinner wire since they handle less power. Check the impedance first - if your new speakers are 4 ohms and the originals were 8 ohms, you're drawing more current. This could stress older wiring or your head unit's amplifier section. Run 14 gauge wire if you're adding high-powered speakers or notice voltage drop issues.

Should I keep the original 6 x 9 speakers or downsize to 6.5 inch in the Dodge Stealth rear panels?

Keep the 6 x 9 size. You're giving up cone area if you downsize - less air movement means less bass output. The Dodge Stealth's rear side panels were designed for 6 x 9 speakers, so the mounting and acoustic space work properly with that size. Quality 6 x 9 speakers can produce surprisingly good sound, especially in the 40Hz to 8kHz range. Just avoid the cheap ones with paper cones and foam surrounds that deteriorate quickly.