Mercury Mystique Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Mercury Mystique Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Mercury Mystique?

Replace the front door panel speakers first. They handle most vocals and midrange frequencies that you'll notice immediately. The 6 x 8 front speakers in the Mercury Mystique get more use during daily driving. Rear speakers can wait unless you frequently carry passengers in the back seat. Front upgrades typically provide 70-80% of the perceived sound improvement.

Can I install component speakers in my Mercury Mystique door panels?

Yes, but you'll need to modify the installation. The Mercury Mystique doors come with single speaker locations designed for coaxial or full-range speakers. Component systems separate the tweeter from the woofer. You might need to mount tweeters in the A-pillars or dashboard corners. Some 6 x 8 component sets include surface-mount tweeters that could work on the door panels, though the sound staging won't be optimal.

What's the difference between coaxial and full-range speakers for the Mercury Mystique?

Coaxial speakers have a separate tweeter mounted on top of the woofer cone - typically handles frequencies from 80 Hz to 20 kHz. Full-range speakers use a single cone to reproduce all frequencies, usually 100 Hz to 15 kHz range. The 6 x 8 coaxials generally provide better high-frequency clarity in the Mercury Mystique. Full-range might sound warmer but less detailed. Both fit the same mounting points without modification.

How much power do Mercury Mystique speakers need?

Most aftermarket 6 x 8 speakers work well with 20-75 watts RMS per channel. The factory head unit probably pushes around 15-20 watts RMS. If you're keeping the stock stereo, look for speakers with 89-92 dB sensitivity ratings. Higher sensitivity means louder output with less power. Adding an amplifier later? Then 50-75 watt RMS speakers give you room to grow. Don't worry about peak wattage ratings - they're mostly marketing.

Will 6 x 8 speakers improve bass response in my Mercury Mystique?

Somewhat, but don't expect dramatic low-end improvement. The 6 x 8 size can reproduce frequencies down to maybe 60-80 Hz depending on the speaker design. Real bass starts around 40 Hz and below. Door panel mounting also limits bass output since the panels aren't sealed enclosures. Better 6 x 8 speakers will tighten up the midbass punch around 80-200 Hz range. For serious bass, you'd need a subwoofer system.