Honda Prelude Speaker Size

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Honda Prelude Speaker FAQ

Should I replace Honda Prelude door speakers or rear deck speakers first?

Replace front door speakers first. The 6.5-inch front door panel speakers handle most of your music's midrange and vocal frequencies. Rear deck speakers mainly provide bass fill and ambient sound. Your Honda Prelude's front speakers carry about 70% of what you actually hear while driving. Door speakers also tend to wear out faster from moisture and temperature changes... so they probably need attention anyway.

What's the difference between coaxial and component speakers for Honda Prelude?

Coaxial speakers combine woofer and tweeter in one unit - easier installation, around 25-60 watts RMS handling. Component speakers separate the tweeter and woofer. Better sound staging since you can position tweeters at ear level. The Honda Prelude's component setups typically handle 50-100 watts RMS and offer cleaner frequency separation. Coaxials work fine for budget upgrades. Components give you that crisp high-end detail if you're running an amplifier.

Can I install 6x9 speakers in older Honda Prelude rear deck locations?

Depends on your specific year. The 1997-2001 Honda Prelude came with 6x9 rear deck cutouts. Earlier models used 6.5-inch, 6.75-inch, or even 5.25-inch rear speakers. You'd need to modify the deck lid opening for 6x9s in older models. Might be worth the effort though - 6x9s typically offer better bass response due to larger cone area. Just check your rear deck depth... some aftermarket 6x9s run deeper than 3 inches.

Why does my Honda Prelude have both dashboard and door tweeters?

The 1994-1997 Honda Prelude used dashboard tweeters for high-frequency dispersion. Then 1998-2001 models moved tweeters to the door panels. Door-mounted tweeters create better stereo imaging since they're closer to the woofers. Dashboard tweeters can sound disconnected from the music. If you're upgrading a mid-90s Honda Prelude, consider relocating tweeters to the doors or using coaxial speakers instead of separate components.

What impedance should I use for Honda Prelude speaker replacements?

Stick with 4-ohm speakers. Honda Prelude factory head units are designed for 4-ohm loads. Using 8-ohm speakers will reduce power output by roughly half. Your stereo might push 15 watts into 4 ohms but only 7-8 watts into 8 ohms. That's not enough to drive most aftermarket speakers properly. Some installers use 2-ohm speakers but that can stress the head unit over time... unless you're running an external amplifier.