MEDIUM • MIDRANGE • MIDBASS • SQ • SQL • SPL
Midrange speakers for cars
vocals, impact, and high-output car audio
Discover our selection of midrange and midbass
car speakers: 10, 13, 16.5, 20, 25, and 30 cm,
from Hi-Fi systems to high-power car audio
SQL, Show Car, and SPL installations.
CAR AUDIO MIDRANGE SPEAKER
The heart of your speaker system
The midrange speaker reproduces an essential part
of the musical spectrum, including vocals and many instruments.
In high-output installations, it also helps
achieve plenty of presence and volume between
the bass section and the tweeters.
16.5 cm
6.5 inches
20 cm
8 inches
25 cm
10 inches
30 cm
12 inches
MORE VOCALS • MORE IMPACT
Build a truly powerful car audio system
The subwoofer provides the bass, the tweeter completes the highs
and the midrange speakers provide much of the musical energy
in between. Choosing them is therefore essential to achieve
a balanced, dynamic system capable of keeping up with
a powerful subwoofer section.
Vocals & instruments
An essential area of musical reproduction.
High output
Models suited for powerful installations.
Wide selection
From small midrange speakers to 30 cm high-power models.
CHOOSE BY DIAMETER
16.5 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm, or 30 cm midrange?
Diameter influences the radiating surface area,
space requirements, and available uses.
It should be chosen based on the complete system
rather than simply looking for the largest speaker.
16.5 cm / 6.5"
Very common size
20 cm / 8"
High output
25 cm / 10"
Large surface area
30 cm / 12"
Powerful systems
Midrange 16.5 cm / 6.5"
16.5 cm is one of the most common sizes in car audio.
Compact and versatile, it is available in both relatively
musical models and high-output speakers
designed for powerful systems.
Midrange 20 cm / 8"
Very popular in SQL and Show Car installations,
the 20 cm midrange offers more radiating surface area
and is available in many power levels and designs.
Midrange 25 cm / 10"
25 cm speakers make it possible to build
large midrange or midbass sections.
They are particularly common in projects
seeking a lot of output and impact.
Midrange 30 cm / 12"
30 cm models are designed for installations
where a large radiating surface area and high volume levels
are desired. They should not be confused
with 12-inch subwoofers.
MIDRANGE • MIDBASS • MIDBASS
What is the difference between midrange and midbass?
Terminology varies by manufacturer.
A midrange speaker is primarily designed
for midrange frequencies, while a midbass
speaker is generally designed to go lower
into the upper bass and provide more kick.
However, there is no universal crossover frequency:
always use the manufacturer's operating range
and recommendations to set up your system.
RMS POWER
Midrange speakers from 60 W to over 300 W RMS
Our catalog includes many power levels to suit
both a simple installation and a high-power
car audio system.
60–100 W RMS
Versatile installations
100–150 W RMS
Powerful car audio
150–250 W RMS
High output
300 W RMS+
High power
A 300 W RMS midrange speaker is not automatically louder than a 150 W RMS model.
Power handling alone does not indicate volume level.
Sensitivity, cone area, frequency response,
amplification, filtering, and installation also play
a major role in the final result.
SENSITIVITY • OUTPUT • SPL
For a powerful system, also look at sensitivity
Show Car, SQL, and SPL installations often use
high-output midrange speakers to achieve
high volume levels with the available power.
When comparing several models, therefore do not look
only at the RMS Watts. Sensitivity and the conditions
under which it is measured are also important.
MIDRANGE + TWEETER + SUBWOOFER
Build a complete system
In a multi-way installation, each speaker
must operate in a range suited to its design.
Filtering allows frequencies to be correctly distributed
between subwoofers, woofers, midrange speakers, and tweeters.
Subwoofer
It reproduces the lowest part of the system.
Its operating range must be correctly connected
with the upper drivers.
Midbass / Woofer
It can provide the transition between the bass
and midrange and deliver the kick desired
in certain installations.
Midrange
It reproduces much of the vocals and instruments
and plays a major role in the system's presence.
Tweeter
It completes the system in the high frequencies
and must be correctly filtered to work
with the midrange speakers.
ACTIVE FILTERING • DSP • AMPLIFIER
Filtering is essential
A midrange speaker does not necessarily need to receive
the entire audio spectrum. A high-pass filter, for example,
can limit very low frequencies, while a low-pass
can be used to make the transition with the tweeter.
Crossover frequencies and slopes must be adapted
to the model used. A DSP allows you to go further with
precise filtering, equalization, and delay settings.
Note: 20, 25, or 30 cm does not automatically mean "subwoofer".
A large-diameter speaker can be designed specifically
to operate as a midrange, midbass, or woofer.
Diameter is therefore not enough to determine its frequency
range or use.
BUYER'S GUIDE
How to choose your midrange speakers?
Start by defining the role of the speaker
in your installation and the desired volume level.
✓ Diameter — 10, 13, 16.5, 20, 25, or 30 cm
✓ RMS Power — match the amplification
✓ Sensitivity — important for high output
✓ Impedance — check the amp's load
✓ Frequencies — check the usable range
✓ Filtering — HPF / LPF / DSP depending on the system
FOR ALL PROJECTS
From audio replacement to high-power Show Car
Hi-Fi / SQ
Focus on vocals, instruments, and soundstage.
SQL / Show Car
Combine several high-output midrange speakers.
High power
Models capable of keeping up with large subwoofer sections.
WIDE SELECTION OF CAR AUDIO BRANDS
DD Audio, Ground Zero, Reiss Audio, Deaf Bonce & more
Find midrange speakers from
DD Audio, Ground Zero Audio, Reiss Audio, Deaf Bonce,
GS Audio, SP Audio, Gladen, GAS Audio Power, Bass Habit,
Audison, Hifonics, Rockford Fosgate, Hertz, Vibe Audio,
AI-Sonic, and many other car audio brands at Sound Auto Concept.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ – Car Audio Midrange Speakers
What is a midrange speaker used for?
It reproduces an important part of the midrange frequencies,
especially vocals and many instruments.
What is the difference between midrange and midbass?
A midbass speaker is generally designed to go lower
into the upper bass and produce more kick.
However, the exact ranges depend on each model.
Which diameter should I choose: 16.5 or 20 cm?
It depends on the available space, the desired frequency
range, and the required output. 16.5 cm is very
versatile, while 20 cm offers more radiating surface area.
Is a 25 or 30 cm midrange a subwoofer?
Not necessarily. Some 25 or 30 cm speakers
are specifically designed as midrange or midbass speakers
and operate higher in frequency than a subwoofer.
What amplifier power is needed for a midrange speaker?
Compare the speaker's RMS power with the power
delivered by the amplifier at the correct impedance,
then set the gain and filtering correctly.
Should a midrange speaker be filtered?
Yes, in most multi-way installations.
The crossover frequencies and slopes should be adapted
to the manufacturer's recommendations and the complete system.
Which midrange should I choose for SPL or a Show Car?
Look especially at sensitivity, power handling,
frequency range, and the model's ability to operate
at the desired volume level.
Can I install several midrange speakers on the same amplifier?
Yes, if the wiring produces an impedance compatible
with the amplifier and if it has enough
power for all the speakers.
Should I add tweeters with midrange speakers?
In many systems, yes. Tweeters allow
you to complete the high frequencies that the midrange
is not designed to reproduce effectively.