Pontiac Parisienne Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Pontiac Parisienne Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Pontiac Parisienne for better sound quality?

Start with the 6 x 9 inch rear deck speakers. These handle most of your bass output and overall volume in the Parisienne. The rear deck location gives you easier access too - just pop the deck lid and you're in. Dashboard speakers are trickier to reach and won't give you as much sound improvement per dollar spent. Focus your budget on quality 6 x 9s first, maybe 50-75 watts RMS handling. The 4 x 6 dashboard units can wait.

Can I install triaxial speakers in the Pontiac Parisienne rear deck or should I stick with coaxials?

Triaxials might actually sound worse than good coaxials. You're cramming three drivers into that 6 x 9 space - tweeter, mid, and woofer. Physics says something's gotta compromise. The mid-range driver in triaxials tends to be pretty small, around 2 inches maybe. Coaxials give you a larger woofer cone for better bass response. Unless you find triaxials with really solid specs - check the frequency response curve if available - stick with quality coaxials. Your Pontiac Parisienne will probably sound cleaner.

What's the impedance requirement for Pontiac Parisienne factory speaker locations?

Factory head units typically expect 4-ohm speakers, though some handle 8-ohm loads fine. The Parisienne's electrical system should work with either. 4-ohm speakers draw more current, so they'll be louder with the same amplifier power. But they also stress your head unit more. If you're keeping the factory radio, 4-ohm is probably your best bet for both the 6 x 9 rear and 4 x 6 dashboard positions. Check your head unit specs though - some older units prefer higher impedance.

Do full-range speakers work well in the Pontiac Parisienne dashboard location?

The 4 x 6 dashboard spot is actually decent for full-range speakers. You get direct sound path to your ears, though the size limits low-end response. Full-range means one driver handling everything from maybe 80Hz up to 20kHz. That's asking a lot from a 4 x 6 inch cone. But dashboard placement helps with clarity and imaging. The Parisienne's dash angle seems reasonable for speaker positioning. Just don't expect deep bass from that location - your rear deck 6 x 9s need to handle the low frequencies.