Saab 9000 Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Saab 9000 Speaker FAQ

Which Saab 9000 speakers should I replace first for maximum sound improvement?

Replace the 6.5-inch rear deck speakers first. These handle most of your bass and midrange output at around 50-80 watts RMS. The dashboard 4-inch units mainly cover treble frequencies above 2kHz. Your Saab 9000's rear door 3.5-inch speakers... they're more for fill than primary sound. Start with quality 6.5-inch coaxials rated 4-ohm impedance. You'll notice the difference immediately since these larger drivers move more air.

Can I install component speakers in all Saab 9000 locations?

The rear deck lid accepts both coaxial and component systems. You could separate the tweeter and woofer there. Dashboard and rear door panels work better with coaxials though. The 4-inch dash space is tight for crossover mounting. Plus those 3.5-inch rear doors... component separation might not justify the installation complexity. Your Saab 9000 benefits most from component speakers in the rear deck where you have mounting flexibility and the 6.5-inch size provides real improvement potential.

What power handling should I look for in Saab 9000 replacement speakers?

Target 40-60 watts RMS for the 6.5-inch rear deck speakers. The factory system probably pushes 20-30 watts per channel. Those 4-inch dashboard speakers handle maybe 15-25 watts RMS - going higher doesn't help much given their size limitations. The 3.5-inch rear door units... 10-20 watts is plenty. Your Saab 9000's electrical system can support moderate power increases without alternator strain. Just verify 4-ohm impedance matching to prevent overheating the factory amplifier.

Do full-range speakers work better than coaxials in the Saab 9000?

Coaxials typically outperform full-range in most Saab 9000 positions. The integrated tweeter handles frequencies above 3-4kHz that single-cone full-range speakers struggle with. Your dashboard 4-inch location might work with either since it's mainly covering upper midrange anyway. But the 6.5-inch rear deck definitely benefits from coaxial design - you get dedicated bass driver plus tweeter for clarity. Full-range speakers in the 3.5-inch rear doors could work... depends on your priority for those positions.

Will aftermarket speakers fit the factory Saab 9000 mounting points?

Most 6.5-inch speakers mount directly to the rear deck with minor bracket adjustments. The 4-inch dashboard speakers usually need depth clearance verification - some aftermarket units run deeper than factory. Those 3.5-inch rear door speakers... that's less standard sizing. You might need mounting adapters or custom brackets. Your Saab 9000's speaker wire connections should accept standard aftermarket terminals. Just check polarity markings since some factory harnesses use different color coding than typical red/black standards.