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Best 6x9 Motorcycle Speakers
Best 6x9 Motorcycle Speakers
Best 6x9 Speakers for Motorcylces
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Quick Overview
6x9 speakers are one of the most popular speakers sizes for all vehicles. On motorcycles, 6x9 speakers fit on the rear speaker lids with specially designed kits. 6x9 speakers are popular because they have more cone surface area than most speakers. As a result, 6x9's can provide a better mid-bass response. There are many different models, styles, and price points for 6x9 speakers. The variety of options make it difficult to decide which ones are the best to purchase for your motorcycle. Additionally, all the terminology used for comparing speakers can be daunting when breaking down what separates speakers from one another. Our goal with this 6x9 speaker buyer's guide is to help you find the best 6x9 speakers for your motorcycle.
- Absolute Best 6x9 Speakers - Hertz Mille Pro
- Best Premium 6x9 Speakers - Hertz NEO
- Best Mid-Level 6x9s - Rockford Fosgate TMS
- Best Low Cost 6x9 Speakers (4 Ohm) - Kicker PS
- Best Low Cost 6x9 Speakers (2 Ohm) - Kicker PS
Absolute Best 6x9 Speakers
Highlights
- 130W RMS
- 94dB @ 1W/1m Sensitivity
- Tetolon Tweeters
- Grilles Included
- $599.99 Pair
The Hertz Mille Pro MPX690 6x9s are the best 6x9 speakers you can buy. These speakers have Tetolon tweeters to give you enough brightness while also sounding natural. From a power handling standpoint, the Hertz MPX690 speakers can handle 130 watts RMS which is about as much power as you can get for coaxial 6x9 speakers. There is no substitute for raw power. When you combine that with the pressed paper cone and Tetolon tweeter, you get phenomenal sounding speakers. They not only play accurately but also loud. If you give these speakers some decent power, you'll come away with a great listening experience. You will need an amplifier to power these speakers. Running the Hertz Mille Pro 6x9s off of your head unit will not deliver the sound quality you are paying a premium for when purchasing expensive speakers. The MPX690s are not cheap, but they are the best.
Recommended For
- The best of the best. If you want the best sounding 6x9 speakers possible and you have the amp to give them the proper power.
- Those that like bright, accurate, beautiful output. These speakers sound beautiful. They are also super crisp and clean, and thanks to the power handling, they can play extremely loud if you want them to.
Not Recommended For
- Motorcycles without an amplifier. If you aren't giving these speakers 100W RMS per channel, they are not going to perform relative to the price tag.
- Those on a budget. These speakers are not cheap. If you are concerned about budget, there are less expensive speakers that will still sound great.
- Those that like smooth, natural output. Hertz speakers are bright and efficient. If you like soft-dome tweeters and the natural sound they produce, check out the Morel Tempo Ultra if these are in your price point.
Best Premium 6x9 Speakers
Highlights
- 130W RMS
- 94dB @ 1W/1m Sensitivity
- Tetolon Tweeters
- Grilles Included
- $599.99 Pair
The SX 690 is a real beast with a Hi-SPL Mid-Hi unit based on 1.4” dome tweeter and 1” dome supertweeter with a resettable solid-state protection circuit. The cones are made with nature-proof high stiffness pressed-paper featuring innovative water/humidity resistance and anti-UV treatments. This built-in technology against the elements will make sure your speakers stay running long and true even in the harshest of weather. The double-layer copper voice coil wound on polyamide former ensures unparalleled power handling. These speakers even have the same comparable 130 Watt RMS output as Hertz's more expensive Millie Pro MPX models above. New motors units are made of special Neodymium N38 H to obtain a minimum bulk and increased performance. Being as compact as possible without sacrificing performance is always a great way to go.
Recommended For
- A modified version of the best. A slightly more affordable 6x9 speaker from Hertz and you should still have the amp to give them the proper power.
- Those that like bright, accurate, beautiful output. These speakers sound beautiful. They are also super crisp and clean, and thanks to the power handling, they can play extremely loud if you want them to.
Not Recommended For
- Motorcycles without an amplifier. If you aren't giving these speakers 100W RMS per channel, they are not going to perform relative to the price tag.
- Those on a budget. While slightly more affordable than the Mille Pro models, these speakers are still not cheap. If you are concerned about budget, there are less expensive speakers that will still sound great.
- Those that like smooth, natural output. Hertz speakers are bright and efficient. If you like soft-dome tweeters and the natural sound they produce.
Best Mid Level 6x9s
Highlights
- 100W RMS
- 89dB @ 1W/1m Sensitivity
- Neodymium Tweeters
- Grilles Included
- $399.99 Pair
These speakers feature an Element Ready design that is weather and water-resistant. The 6x9's also feature a Low Profile Coaxial Tweeter Design. The TMS speakers from Rockford Fosgate are designed for use in bag lid applications on motorcycles. If you're interested in keeping your stock bag lids, check out Item number TMS69BL9813, or TMS69BL14 in our inventory. Rockford Fosgate offers a complete Harley Davidson rear bag lid speaker kit so you no longer have to purchase aftermarket lids and worry about matching the paint correctly. These speakers feature many unique weather-resistant technologies. The Ultra‐High Temperature Glass Re‐Enforced Polymer Frame can withstand the hot sun on long rides. Rockford Fosgate’s VAST (Vertical Attach Surround Technique) gives the speaker 25% more cone area without changing the original mounting holes. This provides quality sound at a higher volume from a smaller speaker, resulting in lightweight audio performance.
Recommended For
- Looking for the right balance between budget and power?. A slightly more affordable 6x9 speaker than the premium Hertz models that still feature plenty of power. You'd still want an amp to give them the proper power.
- Those that like bright, accurate, beautiful output. These speakers sound beautiful. They are also super crisp and clean, and thanks to the power handling, they can play extremely loud if you want them to.
Not Recommended For
- Motorcycles without an amplifier. While you could get away with powering these without an amplifier, you'd still want one to be supplying them with the power to make them really shine. .
- Those on a budget. While slightly more affordable than either of the Hertz models, these speakers are still not cheap. If you are concerned about budget, there are less expensive speakers that will still sound great.
- Those looking for the best of the best. While these speakers still sound great. If you have the budget available and are looking for top of the line speakers, go with either of the two Hertz models instead.
Best Low Cost 6x9 Speakers (4 Ohm)
Highlights
- 90W RMS
- 87.3dB @ 1W/1m Sensitivity
- High-Efficiency Titanium Tweeter
- Grilles Included
- $229.95 Pair
These Kicker PS69 6x9" Weatherproof Coaxial Speakers are manufactured with bikers and Powersports enthusiasts in mind. The 6x9s are designed by motorcycle riders themselves. The designers have taken the care to make these speakers sound good, through ANY type of weather. This makes these the perfect budget speaker for motorcyclists everywhere. The rugged PS69 system utilizes heavy-duty ceramic magnets for high power handling and volume for ultra-clear music. These speakers work great as a drop-in model on many different motorcycles featuring room for 6x9 speakers. They'll reproduce great sound, even through your helmet, and even at highway speeds.
Recommended For
- A great sounding and affordably priced 6x9 speaker. A great speaker at a great price. A favorite for many motorcylcists looking for a weather-proof speaker to drop into their motorocycle.
- Those valuing budget most of all in their decision making process. While they might not sound as great as our top of the line speakers, these still offer many great features and sound great.
Not Recommended For
- Motorcycles with an amplifier.If you're looking to get away with powering these without an amplifier, These are the ones to go with. We'd still recommend and amp to be supplying them with the power to make them really shine. .
- Those looking for the best of the best. While these speakers still sound great. If you have the budget available and are looking for top of the line speakers, go with either of the two Hertz models instead.
Best Low Cost 6x9 Speakers (2 Ohm)
Highlights
- 90W RMS
- 87.3dB @ 1W/1m Sensitivity
- High-Efficiency Titanium Tweeter
- Grilles Included
- $229.95 Pair
(2 Ohm Model) These Kicker PS69 6x9" Weatherproof Coaxial Speakers are manufactured with bikers and Powersports enthusiasts in mind. The 6x9s are designed by motorcycle riders themselves. The designers have taken the care to make these speakers sound good, through ANY type of weather. This makes these the perfect budget speaker for motorcyclists everywhere. The rugged PS69 system utilizes heavy-duty ceramic magnets for high power handling and volume for ultra-clear music. These speakers work great as a drop-in model on many different motorcycles featuring room for 6x9 speakers. They'll reproduce great sound, even through your helmet, and even at highway speeds.
Recommended For
- A great sounding and affordably priced 6x9 speaker. A great speaker at a great price. A favorite for many motorcylcists looking for a weather-proof speaker to drop into their motorocycle.
- Those valuing budget most of all in their decision making process. While they might not sound as great as our top of the line speakers, these still offer many great features and sound great.
Not Recommended For
- Motorcycles with an amplifier.If you're looking to get away with powering these without an amplifier, These are the ones to go with. We'd still recommend and amp to be supplying them with the power to make them really shine. .
- Those looking for the best of the best. While these speakers still sound great. If you have the budget available and are looking for top of the line speakers, go with either of the two Hertz models instead.