What about component speakers - Do they sound... (by 2 users)

Component speakers, also call separates, are a separate midrange and tweeter. The midrange can be mounted in the factory opening and the tweeter up higher on the door or dashboard. Component speakers are typically better sounding because the audio signal is split up so that the midrange frequencies are routed to the midrange speaker and the high frequencies are sent to the tweeter via a crossover. This allows each speaker to play the frequencies they were designed for. The other important reason that separates sound better is because you can move the high frequencies up closer to your ears. High frequencies are very directional. If the factory location of the speakers is low in the door or dashboard, the high frequencies are lost into the side of your leg or under the dash. The challenge with separates is mounting the tweeter so it is secure and cosmetically pleasing. A certified installer can handle this type of installation. A separates installation may modify the door panel or dashboard as part of the mounting so they will need to remain in the car when it is sold or the lease ends.