​Lemur is a small company based out in Canada, but their Bluetooth BlueDriver app and adapter are one of the biggest things to happen in the automotive diagnostics world. However, it’s not because the BlueDriver is a revolutionary device – after all, many other companies have Bluetooth adapters that work through specific smartphone apps.

In fact, some of the other solutions offer features that are closely similar to what’s available in this model. What makes BlueDriver stand out is its simplicity and great integration.

The BlueDriver is a one-off hardware purchase, and you can install its app on as many devices as you have. Also, the adapter unlocks all functionality, vehicle-specific modes, recall databases and service bulletins.

The system utilizes Bluetooth 4.0 protocols that are compatible with Android 4.0 or iOS 7.0 and higher devices. The app and adapter connect immediately and transfer data seamlessly between each other.

Lemur also offers drivers an extensive list of what their app can and cannot discover for specific vehicles through their compatibility list. Before investing in this tool, you should have a look at the list and see what you can and cannot get.

The black plastic casing of the device measures 2.25 inches long by 1.75 inches wide, large enough to accommodate an OBD2 plug on one end. The dongle will plug into your car’s OBD2 port, which is usually located under the dashboard on the driver’s side.

The app home screen features icons for the main functions, and the stripe along the bottom, labeled Live, is the shortcut for viewing data streaming from your engine. The secondary menu screen has icons for BlueDriver customer service, manual and ordering information.

For a novice, the app features a Read Codes function for interpreting error codes generated. You can use the Clear Codes function to reset the check-engine light, but if the problem still exists, the engine will send the code again.

The app also features the capability to print a Repair Report that interprets codes, showing what could have caused it and potential fixes. The reports are like having your own experienced mechanic in your pocket!

The BlueDriver app also throws in a handy flashlight feature that uses your phone’s LED flash. Use it whenever you need to dig around your engine or look for the ever-elusive OBD2 port.

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The Innova 3030g is a basic essential code reader for the DIY car owner that informs you of the initial car diagnosis. The scanner features expert components that address the requirements of mechanics and professionals. Overall, it’s simple and easy to use for people just entering the car diagnostics world.

This code reader is capable of displaying all scanned data on a single screen. This feature is enhanced by its ability to display 25 scan data results at a go.

For instance, the display will show test results, and it’ll be available for scanning the mark. This means that technicians out there will home more than their requirements satisfied when using this scanner for repair purposes.

The Innova 30303g automatically refreshes the data on the screen every 30 seconds. This makes it a dependable and efficient diagnostic tool.

This OBD2 features a Rich component, which includes a USB port for allowing connections to external motors and components. Another feature that makes this scanner stand out is its ability to update via the Internet. This means you can manipulate your device to be compatible with cars that were previously not included in its range.

The plug and play component makes it easy to use, and the device’s engine scan allows technicians to verify scanned data easily. A direct feed function allows for transferring data frame freezes.

The 3030g is fitted with a backup battery that’s common in most Innova devices. This makes it easy to use the device even when you’ve turned off the ignition. Apart from this, this scanner is multilingual in the transmission of data – no more painful translation processes.

The Innova 3030g features a wide compatibility list that includes older OBD1 and newer OBD2 compliant cars. This is something largely attributable to the fact that you can update the scanner and a relationship that allows detection of generic code and specific manufacturer code.

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With conventional coaxial speakers, the woofer and tweeter units are combined into a single speaker. While it’s a great way of providing awesome sound from a single opening, the design means compromising woofer and tweeter quality.

Component speakers, like the Rockford Fosgate P1675-S, separate both drivers and use a crossover to let them work even better. In short, 1-inch tweeters are placed at ear level so you can benefit from the directional higher frequencies.

High-pass crossovers, located in the speaker frame, act as the traffic cop for transmitting information from your amplifier or radio. The crossovers’ locations in the speaker frame mean that you don’t need to create extra space for mounting a separate box. Also, the slots around the frame eliminate re-drilling of screw holes.

Most people prefer installing the component woofers of the P1675-S speaker system in their doors. Free from the interference of tweeters, the woofers are capable of producing better low frequencies.

The Rockford Fosgate P1675-S component speakers are built from the ground up to offer durability and sound quality. Replacing your factory-installed speakers with this set will instantly improve the sound quality you experience.

These 6.75-inch car speakers are capable of handling impressive power on a continuous basis – 120 watts peak power. The speakers sport a heavy duty, reliable motor structure for incredible bass response and smooth midrange frequencies.

Each of the 6-3/4-inch woofers has a butyl rubber surround and responsive polypropylene cone that can withstand hours of high-volume jamming. The separate dome tweeters are made of treated PEI for extended highs that are capable of holding their own once the bass gets ​heavy.

A closer look at these speakers reveals Rockford Fosgate technology that brings on the benefits of attaching a cone that offers you 25 percent more cone area. These advantages include stronger performance and fuller sound.

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• Two 6-3/4-inch woofers
• Two woofer grilles
• Two 1-inch tweeters that come with 6 inches of speaker wire, which are terminated by female quick-slide connectors
• Two front and rear flush mount brackets
• Two surface mounting housings
• Two tweeter trim rings
• 2 M4x25mm, M4x10mm, M4x15mm machine screws and stud bolts
• Eight 1-1/4-inch Allen head screws and a 3mm Allen head bit
• Eight speed clips
• Two lengths of 40-inch tweeter speaker wire with quick male slides on one side and quick female slides on the other end
•  An owner’s manual and installation instructions

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Pioneer Electronics is a world-renowned manufacturer of high quality, state of the art music equipment. And one of their engineering marvels, regarding sound quality output, are these Pioneer TS-A1685R 6 1/2-inch 4-way car speakers.

The pioneer TSA1685R comes in pairs with both speakers designed to please you with their amazing sound quality. The speakers have 350-Watt maximum power for better sound performance. When combined, both speakers produce precise and crisp sound.

One of the most striking features of the two speakers is their compact size, which allows for easy installation in most cars as ​they don’t occupy too much space.

Despite being small, this doesn’t make them weak in power output terms. Compared to other higher-end brands, Pioneer managed to create a well-developed and audible product in this model.

The manufacturer has the technological advantage on what it takes to increase power output out of such speakers, even at reduced sizes. You should expect their speakers to get smaller but with pretty powerful outputs.

The overall design of the TS-A1685R is sleek yet sturdy, small but powerful, sophisticated but easier to install than you think. The speakers have a distinctive black color and oval design that gives them a look that’s appealing to the eye.

The Pioneer TS-A1685R speakers also have a soft dome midrange/tweeter driver that capitalizes on a unique wave-guide enclosure. This enclosure enables both high and mid frequencies to be projected uniformly for a smooth response.

The diaphragm’s fiber on the speaker is developed from various materials to ensure that it’s rigid and extra light for clear sound reproduction. A large magnet further enhances the diaphragm’s drivability.

Tweeter capabilities are further enhanced to disperse sound even more widely using top-notch control. No matter the conditions or listening positions in the car, everyone is treated to superior sound. Tweeter performance extends all the way to the lower frequencies for a wider response to midrange fidelity.

The TS-A1685R brings you cones that are 14 percent larger than what you would find on conventional 6-1/2-inch speakers. Thankfully, even with bigger dimensions, the speakers will fit in the same cutout dimensions.

What’s in the box?

• Two 4-way speakers
• Two grilles
• Two 12-inch lengths of speaker wire with female quick slides on one side and bare on the other
• Eight 1-inch self-tapping screws and speed clips
• Information on warranty, installation instructions, and the cutout template on the box

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The second installation in this best car speakers review is the 6.5-inch component speaker system JBL GTO609C Premium. The speaker is from one of the most renowned American companies in the sound industry. Founded by James Bullough, the manufacturer is reputed for creating high-quality audio components that reflect genuine standards regarding service and products.

The GTO609C is designed by engineers to offer users a clear, strong sound from their amplification unit or head-unit. The speaker is capable of producing 25 to 270 watts of power, making it ideal for amplifier power outputs.

You can even go a step further and match this unit with a GTO series amplifier. This means that you can use it in car audio systems that have one or more subwoofers for the satisfaction of audiophiles ​​who are in love with ​high-fidelity sound.

This GTO609C features the patented Plus-One woofer-cone technology that’s in a class of its own. This technology allows the speaker to radiate more air. Plus, the stiffer and lighter cone results in better low-frequency response for better response to those critical notes associated with larger speaker systems.

The speaker system also includes non-magnetic, carbon-composite frames designed to maintain their integrity no matter what you throw at it. This ensures that you get a long lasting speaker that will stay with your car for years.

JBL GTO609C has vented magnetic assemblies on the mid-range and woofer drivers, which helps keep the voice coils cool. The benefit of cooling the voice coil is that it will increase the speaker’s reliability regarding power handling and power compression elimination.

This speaker features 3-ohm voice coils that help in compensating and adding resistance using thin speaker wiring. The ​allows for more output compared to other factory-installed speakers on the market.

This GTO model also offers a wide frequency response that goes further than 20 kHz, resulting in component tweeters that deliver a full-range frequency response. A duel-level tweeter volume facilitates smooth volume adjusting.

The JBL GTO609C speaker box includes:

• Two midrange loudspeakers and tweeters
• Two speaker grilles
• Two tweeter mounting kits with angle cups and flush
• Two passive crossovers
• An owner’s installation manual

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Another installation from the popular JBL brand, the GTO939 3-way black car coaxial audio speakers are the perfect solution for anyone looking for aftermarket best car speakers with great sound quality. Like the GTO609C above, these speakers offer you a clear, crisp sound, and are fitted with several interesting features.

One of the biggest appeals of these GTO939 speakers is that they are extremely easy to install. While you need to consult with a specialist to install some of the products on the market, you don’t need one for these speakers.

The speakers are designed to replace stock OEM 6 inches by 9 inches speakers, right out of the box. They'll ​fit just about any car model, and you can easily install them yourself at home.

Fortunately, you don’t need to gather special tools. However, if you’ll be replacing smaller speakers, you might be required to modify space to allow the speaker to fit.

This model also features JBL’s unique Plus One cone technology that’s larger than the average cones on the market. This larger cone allows for more air vibration for better bass quality.

Peak power handling of the JBL GTO939 speakers is 300W each speaker, so you are getting approximately 600W for a pair. The RMS power capability is 100W for a single speaker.

This wattage means that you can use the GTo939 speakers with your car’s stock audio system, and you will still notice a remarkable improvement in sound quality. If you upgrade the audio system to run through an amp, then they come out of their shell and offer you incredible sound.

The sensitivity rating on these speakers is important. A speaker’s sensitivity rating indicates how it’s expected to respond to power. In other words, the higher the rating you get from your speakers, the better the response you will achieve.

Power required for delivering the same volume tends to decrease to around have with every 3dB increase. GTO939 speakers bring a sensitivity rating of about 94dB, meaning that you are getting about 50W of power. In most 91dB speakers, you’d need to about 100W for the same volume level.

Another huge advantage of these speakers over other similar brands on the market is the fact that they come with tweeters. This single component allows the GTO939 to compete with even higher priced speakers on the market.

These 1-inch tweeters are made from a Mylar and Titanium composite, better known as My/Ti. The material helps in reducing distortion, offering more efficiency as well as increasing the units power handling capabilities.

In most cases, distortion reduction occurs within the mid-range frequencies, where most tracks have vocals. My/Ti allows the GTO939 to offer you a richer, clearer, crisper sound compared to other speakers.

The tweeters also make use of the UniPivot system that’s designed to allow you to adjust the tweeter position. A control switch allows for after installation customization, so you adjust tweeter dB output depending on your preferences.

What’s in the box?

• Two 6 inches x 9 inches GTO939 loudspeakers
• Two protective grilles
• An owners installation manual

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These 6-inch by 9-inch three-way flush mount speakers from speaker aficionados Kenwood are designed to fit into your existing car while boosting the tunes. The manufacturer, Kenwood, has been in business since 1947, so ​you’re getting a product from someone who’s been in the speaker industry for a long time.

The Kenwood KFC-6965S leverage on the company’s expert knowledge and advanced material used to deliver super high-quality sound. The speakers are perfect for those who are looking for a really powerful bass as well as high-quality treble.

The 600 watts of max power output in the KFC-6965S is equitable to the 89 dB/w you get at a 1m sound sensitivity range. Furthermore, the speakers’ frequency response range is from 60Hz to 2500, so all levels of music are going to be well presented.

These speakers are designed to fit in spaces measuring 6 inches by 9 inches, and they have flush mounting for a 3-way design. The brand new polypropylene cone features rubber butyl surround that helps lower the need for frequent changing after wear while keeping music quality consistent no matter the conditions.

The diamond array pattern, along with a ferrite magnet, allows for a more dynamic response with a much lower distortion level. These speakers have a sexy, sleek black color with a silver finish for the treble output to enhance the looks. The added hard black steel basket around the speakers ​fit well ​while preventing the speakers from being damaged unnecessarily.

Actual measurements of the speakers themselves are 153mm by 229mm. The mid-range section measures 1 inch, or 25mm, which features a dome diaphragm that helps push the sound through. The P.E.I balanced dome design measures 3/4 inch, or 19mm.

• The speakers
• Two grille frames
• Two grilles
• Two 11-inch long speaker wire
• Eight by 1-1/2-inch self-tapping screws
• Eight large flat, small flat and split washers
• Eight M4 by 70mm machine screws and nuts
• Two 4-inch strips of putty for the speaker grille
• Warranty documentation
• Instructions and specifications as listed on the box

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