Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG?

Replace the front door panel speakers first. The 6.5 inch front speakers handle most vocals and midrange frequencies you actually hear while driving. Since your G65 AMG supports both coaxial and component options in front, components typically offer better sound staging. The rear door speakers can wait - they're mainly for rear passenger fill and ambient sound. Front speakers probably see around 20-50 watts RMS depending on your audio package.

Can I mix coaxial and component speakers in my G65 AMG?

You could run components up front and coaxials in the rear doors. Both locations accept 6.5 inch speakers, so the physical fit works. Components in front give you better imaging since the tweeter separates from the woofer. Coaxials in back keep things simple for fill sound. Just match impedance - most aftermarket speakers run 4 ohms which should work fine with the Mercedes amplifier. The rear location seems more flexible with full-range options too.

Why does my G65 AMG have three speaker type options for the rear doors?

The rear door location accommodates coaxial, component, or full-range speakers because of how Mercedes designed the mounting points. Full-range speakers might be simpler single-driver units for basic sound reproduction. Coaxials pack tweeter and woofer together. Components separate them but require more wiring complexity in the rear. Your specific audio system probably determines what came factory installed. Most people don't need premium components in rear doors anyway.

What's the frequency response difference between these 6.5 inch speaker options?

Component speakers typically handle 80Hz to 20kHz better since the tweeter operates independently. Coaxials might roll off earlier in the high frequencies - maybe 15-18kHz depending on tweeter quality. Full-range speakers could struggle above 12-15kHz. The 6.5 inch woofer portion handles midrange well regardless of type, probably down to 70-90Hz before your G65 AMG's subwoofer takes over. Door panel acoustics affect this more than speaker type sometimes.

Do I need different amplifier settings for each speaker type in my G65 AMG?

Component speakers might need tweeter level adjustment if your Mercedes system has that option. Coaxials and full-range speakers usually work with standard settings since everything's integrated. Power handling varies more by brand than type - expect anywhere from 30-100 watts RMS capability. The Mercedes amplifier probably outputs around 40-60 watts per channel. Check if your system has separate crossover controls for front versus rear channels.