Honda CR-Z Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Side Panel Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Speaker

Cargo Area Speaker

Honda CR-Z Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I upgrade first in my Honda CR-Z for the biggest sound improvement?

Replace the front door panel 6.5-inch speakers first. These handle most of your music's frequency range and sit closest to your ears. The Honda CR-Z factory speakers typically push around 20-30 watts RMS, so aftermarket options rated 50-75 watts RMS will give you noticeably cleaner sound. Component speakers work better than coaxials here because they separate the tweeter from the woofer - though you might need custom mounting since the CR-Z has dedicated 1-inch dashboard tweeters already.

Can I replace the 8-inch rear subwoofers in my Honda CR-Z with regular speakers?

You could install 8-inch full-range speakers back there, but you'd lose bass output. Those rear 8-inch positions are designed for subwoofer duty - they're probably handling frequencies below 80-120 Hz. If you want better midrange from the rear, consider keeping one 8-inch sub and replacing the other with a full-range driver. The cargo area position might give you more flexibility than the standard rear location, depending on your CR-Z's specific setup.

Do the Honda CR-Z dashboard tweeters need upgrading?

Maybe not immediately. Those 1-inch dashboard tweeters usually handle frequencies above 3-4 kHz reasonably well from the factory. The bigger issue is often the crossover network feeding them. If you upgrade to component speakers in the front doors, you might want to disconnect or bypass the dashboard tweeters to avoid frequency overlap. Some people report improved imaging when they replace them with silk dome tweeters rated around 10-20 watts RMS, but test your front door upgrades first.

What's the difference between the front and rear 6.5-inch speaker locations in the Honda CR-Z?

The front door panels get better acoustic coupling and direct sound path to your ears. Rear side panel speakers in the CR-Z often handle midrange duties more than full-range - they might be crossed over differently than the fronts. Both locations can accept component or coaxial speakers, but the rear position typically sees less power and handles frequencies between 200 Hz and 3 kHz. Check your factory amp settings because some CR-Z models route different frequency ranges to each location.

Should I run active or passive crossovers with component speakers in my Honda CR-Z?

Passive crossovers work fine for most CR-Z upgrades since you're dealing with relatively simple 2-way or 3-way systems. The factory wiring can usually handle passive crossover networks rated around 4-8 ohms. Active crossovers give you more control over the frequency splits - especially useful since the CR-Z has both 6.5-inch speakers and separate dashboard tweeters. But you'd need additional amplifier channels. Start passive, then consider active if you want to fine-tune the sound staging later.