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Stock Head Unit Speaker Upgrades: High Sensitivity Audio Guide

Stock car stereos produce minimal wattage. Upgrading speakers requires high sensitivity ratings and low impedance to boost sound clarity without external amplifiers.

In this episode

Factory head units produce only 10 to 20 watts continuous power per channel

Sensitivity ratings of 90 dB or higher maximize volume from weak amplification

Three-ohm impedance draws extra current through thin OEM wiring harnesses

Physical mounting depth and tweeter protrusion determine door panel clearance

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