4"x6" Midrange Car Speakers

Our 4x6 midrange car speakers are for builds that need an oval midrange driver in a factory opening or custom pod. They can add focused vocal and instrument output when paired with the right tweeter, subwoofer and crossover settings. The Audio Code AXC ZR046 is a bullet midrange speaker pair in this size.

Measure the 4x6 Speaker Opening

A 4x6 speaker's nominal size describes its shape, not every mounting dimension. Measure the cutout, basket, mounting-hole spacing and available depth at the installation point. Check for window tracks, door braces, dash supports and trim that could interfere with the basket or speaker terminals. Compare those measurements with the speaker's actual dimensions. An adapter plate can help with mounting, but it cannot create clearance behind a shallow opening.

The Audio Code AXC ZR046 4x6 bullet midrange pair gives you a specific model to consider for this oval format. Plan the mounting surface and grille clearance along with the opening. A speaker that fits the cutout still needs room for its frame and connections.

Match Power, Impedance and Crossover

Choose an amplifier and crossover plan around the driver's RMS power handling, nominal impedance and operating frequency range. Use RMS ratings to set your amplifier target; peak figures do not guide everyday power matching. Set a high-pass filter to keep low bass out of the midrange driver, then blend its upper range with the tweeter. The crossover point depends on the speaker's usable frequency range and the rest of the system.

• Amplifier: Match RMS output to the speaker's RMS rating.
• Impedance: Confirm the load works with the amplifier and wiring plan.
• Crossover: Set suitable high-pass and low-pass points for a smooth handoff.

Bullet-style midranges such as the Audio Code AXC ZR046 belong in a system planned around separate midrange and high-frequency duties. Do not assume a midrange driver replaces a coaxial speaker's full-range design.

Build Around an Oval Midrange

Use secure mounting and a sealed surface to reduce vibration and air leaks. Keep speaker wiring clear of moving door hardware, and observe polarity across the system. If you are replacing a full-range factory speaker, plan how the new midrange will handle the frequencies that the factory speaker previously covered.

For another 4x6 format, compare our 4x6 coaxial car speakers. See more sizes in midrange car speakers, or plan signal separation with our car audio crossovers.