Lincoln Navigator Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Lincoln Navigator Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Lincoln Navigator for better sound quality?

Replace the front door panel speakers first. Your Lincoln Navigator uses 6 x 8 inch speakers in both front and rear doors, but the front speakers handle most of your music's midrange and vocal frequencies. Component speakers work best here - they separate the tweeter from the woofer, giving you cleaner highs around 3kHz and above. Look for speakers rated 50-75 watts RMS with 4-ohm impedance. The rear speakers can wait... they mostly fill in ambient sound anyway.

Can I install component speakers in my Navigator's rear doors too?

You can, but it might not improve much. The Lincoln Navigator's rear door panels accept 6 x 8 inch speakers just like the front, but rear speakers typically handle frequencies below 80Hz and some mid-bass. Component speakers excel at imaging and soundstage - benefits you won't really hear from behind you. Coaxial speakers around 40-60 watts RMS should be sufficient for the rear. Save your money for better front components or maybe a subwoofer instead.

Why does my Navigator specify three different speaker types for the same location?

The specification shows coaxial, component, and full-range because your Lincoln Navigator's 6 x 8 inch openings can accommodate any of these designs. Coaxial speakers combine everything in one unit - tweeter mounted on the woofer. Component speakers separate the tweeter, usually mounting it elsewhere on the door panel. Full-range speakers... well, they try to handle all frequencies but often struggle with the extremes. Component speakers typically sound best if you're willing to do the extra wiring work.

What's the power handling difference between these speaker types in my Navigator?

Component speakers usually handle 60-100 watts RMS since they divide the work between drivers. The tweeter might handle 20-30 watts while the woofer takes 40-70 watts. Coaxial speakers in the 6 x 8 size typically manage 40-80 watts RMS total. Full-range speakers often max out around 50 watts RMS because one driver does everything. Your Lincoln Navigator's factory amplifier probably outputs 15-25 watts per channel, so most aftermarket speakers will be a significant upgrade in power handling.