Okay, so this should be a relatively simple one. I drive a 2018 Kenworth T680 that has 2 door speakers. The driver side is blown and sounds like crap. It is a 50w, 8ohm speaker. Pretty sure it's 4x6. Part number is PP307006.
I found an OEM part that would plug 'n play no problem, but I don't personally want to buy another OEM speaker as I've been through several of them and they just don't last. I found several aftermarket options that would be 100x better, but none are the same impedance or wattage. Some are 150w, 300w, usually around 2-4ohms. Would this work, or perhaps it would be too loud?
Thanks
The wattage number refers to the maximum wattage the speaker can handle - it's not a big deal to have a higher #. As @hixster says, do get the right ohm rating, that's essential. Amazon has a # of 4x6 Pioneer speakers at various price points. I'd replace both - if one side blows, the other won't be far behind.
Some are 150w, 300w, usually around 2-4ohms. Would this work,
Connecting a lower impedance speaker to an amplifier will cause the amplifier to 'over-drive' itself and can ruin it. Don't buy/use anything that doesn't match or least claim to be 8ohms. Those lower ohm speakers (2,4,6) are not compatible with an 8ohm speaker.
Some are 150w, 300w, usually around 2-4ohms
Your OEM stereo most likely wasn't built to drive 2-4 ohms (it's a commercial truck after all). So unless you upgrade or add an amplifier, you'll have to stick to 8ohm . High impedence means the same thing as "low power". All 4x6 8ohm speakers will be in sub 50 Watt range.
Thank you everyone that has responded.