COMPONENT KITS • 2-WAY • 3-WAY • CAR AUDIO
Car component kits & separate speakers
woofer, tweeter and filter to improve your sound
Discover our 2-way and 3-way car audio component kits:
10, 13, 16.5 and 20 cm speakers, tweeters and separate
systems to replace the original audio or build
a higher-performance Hi-Fi system.
SEPARATE SPEAKER KIT
True separation of channels in your car
Unlike a coaxial speaker, a
car component kit physically separates
the woofer or mid-bass from the tweeter. This allows, among other things,
to place the high frequencies higher in the cabin
and to have more options for working
the soundstage.
2-way
Woofer + tweeter
3-way
Woofer + midrange + tweeter
16.5 cm
6.5 inches
Hi-Fi
Improved soundstage
WHY CHOOSE A COMPONENT KIT?
Go beyond a simple speaker replacement
The component kit allows you to position the different
channels of the system separately. The woofer can stay in the door while
the tweeter is installed higher up, for example in
the rearview mirror triangle or the pillar depending on the vehicle.
Soundstage
Position the tweeters higher in the cabin.
More detailed sound
Each channel works in a suitable range.
Wide choice
From OEM replacement to an amplified Hi-Fi system.
CHOOSE BY DIAMETER
10, 13, 16.5 or 20 cm component kit?
The woofer diameter must first match
the available space in your car.
16.5 cm / 6.5 inches is currently the format
most represented in our selection.
10 cm / 4"
Very compact
13 cm / 5"
Compact format
16.5 cm / 6.5"
The most common
20 cm / 8"
Large surface area
Component kit 10 cm / 4"
10 cm kits are intended for vehicles with
small spaces. Always check the available depth
as well as the mountings before installation.
Component kit 13 cm / 5"
The 13 cm format is a compact solution
to improve an original system while retaining
the existing spaces when the vehicle
uses this dimension.
Component kit 16.5 cm / 6.5"
The 16.5 cm component kit is one of the most used formats
in Car Audio. Our collection includes a very wide choice
of models, from affordable replacement to Hi-Fi
and high-power systems.
Component kit 20 cm / 8"
Some vehicles or custom installations allow
the use of 20 cm woofers. Their larger cone surface area
can be useful to reinforce
the mid-bass when the system is correctly installed.
WOOFER • TWEETER • PASSIVE FILTER
How does a 2-way component kit work?
A 2-way kit generally uses a woofer or mid-bass
and a tweeter for each side of the car.
Depending on the model, a separate or integrated passive filter allows
the frequencies to be distributed among the different channels.
Some systems can also be used with
active filtering via a DSP or a suitable amplifier.
2-WAY OR 3-WAY?
Which speaker kit should I choose?
Component kit 2-way
The 2-way system generally combines a woofer
or mid-bass and a tweeter. It is a very
common solution to effectively improve the front channels
of a car.
Component kit 3-way
A 3-way system generally adds a dedicated midrange
between the woofer and the tweeter. It allows for more
options to distribute the spectrum, but also requires
a more elaborate installation and tuning.
40 W • 60 W • 75 W • 80 W • 100 W • 120 W RMS+
What power is needed for a car component kit?
Our catalog includes kits of many power levels:
approximately 40 W, 45 W, 55 W, 60 W, 65 W, 70 W,
75 W, 80 W, 85 W, 90 W, 100 W and 120 W RMS,
with also more powerful models depending on the ranges.
However, do not choose solely based on Watts:
sensitivity, impedance, filtering and installation
quality strongly influence the result.
RMS and MAX power are not the same thing.
To choose your amplification, mainly use
the RMS power of the kit and compare it with the RMS power
delivered by the amplifier at the correct impedance.
A MAX or Peak value should not be used as
a direct equivalent of the RMS power.
WITH OR WITHOUT AN AMPLIFIER
Should a component kit be amplified?
Some kits can work with a car stereo,
but a properly sized external amplifier
generally provides more power
and better utilizes a kit designed to be amplified.
Component kit on a car stereo
For a simple installation, choose a model
whose power requirements and sensitivity
are consistent with the actual capabilities of your car stereo.
Component kit on an amplifier
A 2-channel amp can power a pair of front channels,
while a 4-channel amp can, for example, power
multiple channels or different systems depending on the configuration.
COAXIAL VS COMPONENT KIT
What is the difference with a coaxial speaker?
On a coaxial speaker, the tweeter is generally
mounted in the center of the woofer. The assembly therefore occupies
a single space.
On a component kit, the woofer and tweeter are separate.
You can thus install the tweeter higher
in the cabin to further work
the placement of the soundstage.
A component kit is not automatically better in all installations.
Its potential depends heavily on the mounting, filtering
and positioning of the tweeters. An excellent coaxial
correctly installed can give a better result
than a poorly mounted or poorly tuned component kit.
BUYING GUIDE
How to choose your car component kit?
Start by checking the physical compatibility
with your vehicle, then choose the power
and range level suited to your installation.
✓ Diameter — 10, 13, 16.5 or 20 cm
✓ Depth — check the space in the door
✓ Tweeter — check its possible location
✓ RMS Power — match your amplification
✓ Impedance — check the car stereo or amplifier
✓ Filtering — passive or active depending on your project
INSTALLATION
Take care of the doors to make the most of your speaker kit
The result does not depend solely on the kit.
A rigid mounting of the woofer, suitable spacers
and acoustic treatment of the doors can reduce
vibrations and improve the behavior of the mid-bass.
OEM Replacement
Improve the front channels of your car.
Hi-Fi Installation
Work the soundstage and the placement of the tweeters.
Amplified System
Make the most of your kit with a suitable amp.
CAR AUDIO BRANDS
Ground Zero, Gladen, Focal, Hertz, Alpine & more
Find at Sound Auto Concept component kits
Ground Zero Audio, Gladen, Focal, Hertz, Alpine,
Audison, DLS, Hifonics, Rockford Fosgate, Musway,
MTX Audio, ESX Car Audio, GAS Audio Power,
DD Audio, Bass Habit and many other brands.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ – Car Component Kits
What is a car component kit?
It is a system whose different channels are separated,
generally with a woofer or mid-bass
and a separate tweeter for each side.
What is the difference between a component kit and coaxial?
The coaxial combines the different channels in the same location.
The component kit separates notably the woofer and the tweeter,
allowing them to be positioned differently.
Which 16.5 cm component kit should I choose?
Check the available depth, RMS power,
impedance, sensitivity and the location of the tweeter.
The choice then depends on your car stereo or amplifier
and the level of performance sought.
2-way kit or 3-way kit?
The 2-way is easier to integrate. The 3-way
generally adds a dedicated midrange and offers more
possibilities, but requires a more complex installation
and tuning.
Do you need an amp for a component kit?
Not necessarily. Some kits can work
on a car stereo, but a properly sized amplifier generally allows
to better utilize the more powerful models.
What amp power for a 100 W RMS kit?
Compare the RMS power delivered by the amplifier
to the actual impedance of the kit. The correct gain setting
is then essential to avoid clipping.
Where to install the tweeters?
Depending on the vehicle, they can be placed in
the original spaces, the rearview mirror triangles,
the pillars or the door panels. Their orientation
strongly influences the reproduction.
Should I use the filter provided with the kit?
When a passive filter is provided and the kit is used
in its intended configuration, follow the manufacturer's
recommendations. An active installation with DSP can use
a different architecture when correctly tuned.
Should I soundproof the doors with a component kit?
It is not mandatory, but a properly treated door
and a solidly mounted speaker can improve
the behavior of the system and limit certain vibrations.