Blaupunkt GTx542 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item# 023GTX542 offer details Item# 023GTX542 Review Sumary 13 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Chat See all 5-1/4" Speakers In-stock Alternative Pioneer TS-G1344R $49.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Blaupunkt GTx542 by Leigh Schoettinger Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience. Why listen to your old factory speakers when an affordable upgrade is within reach? Blaupunkt combines modern design and high reliability to create the value-priced GT series speaker line. GTx542 speakers buff up the bass and perfect the treble, so your music sounds great and car trips become a rare treat. The GTx542 5-1/4" speakers feature titanium-injected polypropylene woofers that deliver accurate, full-bodied sound. You'll hear and feel deep bass even if you don't have a subwoofer. The Mylar semi-dome tweeters reproduce the vocal and instrumental details smoothly and cleanly. Give your car's stereo system a new lease on life — Blaupunkt's GTx542 speakers bring back all the sounds that your old factory speakers miss. Grilles are included. Highlights:5-1/4" 2-way speakers (pair)titanium-injected polypropylene woofer with treated foam surround1" Mylar semi-dome tweeterdesigner grillespower range: 2-40 watts RMS (170 watts peak power)frequency response: 70-20,000 Hzsensitivity: 91 dBtop-mount depth: 1-15/16"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Design Loading... 2-way Tweeter Design Loading... 1" Semi-dome Tweeter Composition Loading... Mylar Woofer Composition Loading... Injected polypropylene Woofer Surround Loading... Foam Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 91 dB at 2.83 volts Frequency Response Loading... 70 - 20k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 2-40 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 170 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 1 15/16 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... N/A Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 4 3/4 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 2-way speakers 2 Grilles Two 11.75' lengths of speaker wire (each length of speaker wire has female quick-slides on one end and tinned wire on the other end) 8 Self-tapping screws 8 Speed clips Manual Template sheet Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Injected Polypropylene Cones: The injected polypropylene cones are lightweight and mechanically rigid, allowing the speakers to play louder with less power. Acoustically inert, the cones do not "color" the sound of the music, giving you accurate musical reproduction. Each woofer uses a foam surround. 1" Mylar Tweeters: Each speaker features a 1" Mylar semi-dome tweeter for clean, accurate highs. Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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Submit Share this product 1-10 of 13 items >> 10 Per Page 20 Per Page 50 Per Page Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 4 star product, 5 star price Written By Sean, Lynn, MA on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Don't see how you can do any better for the price, quick upgrade for blown speaker when short on cash and I am very happy with them Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Blaupunkt GTx542 Written By Brian, Warrensburg, Missouri on Saturday, February 07, 2009 Exellent product, sounds much better than the factory speakers in my pontiac vibe. There really isn't much bass but I have a sub so its okay. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Great Value Written By DaddySS, Bergen county, NJ on Sunday, January 25, 2009 I installed these to replace the factory speakers in my Jeep Cherokee and what a difference. Excellent sound quality, easy install, huge difference and well worth the money. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Blaupunkt GTx542 Written By Jennifer, Richmond, VA on Thursday, September 25, 2008 Not a lot of bass but great price and is a vast improvement on my old factory speakers! (I wont know their full potential until I replace the head unit!) Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Great for the price Written By Mathew, Kendallville, IN on Saturday, September 20, 2008 I bought the Blaupunkt GTx542 to replace the OEM speakers in my 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71. They make a heck of a difference. I couldn't have asked more for the price I paid. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 You get what you pay for Written By Ed, staten island, NY on Saturday, August 30, 2008 for the price these are amazing speakers, excellent sound quality and they get extremely loud without distorting. Ofcourse the bass is lacking but this is only for the mids and highs. I would highly recommend these for the back speaker set and get a good pair for the front, u wont be dissapointed. And if you need bass there's only one way to go and thats a subwoofer. You can buy the most expensive set of speakers and the bass wont be as good as if you put in the cheapest sub out there so keep that in mind 8 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Blaupunkt GTx542 Written By blue oval, Houston, Tx on Friday, August 29, 2008 nice speakers, sound loud and clear. Bad thing is the bass. You can barely hear it. I isntalled speaker baffels and still no bass. I recomend these if you only want mids and highs. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 The car no speaker's fit Written By geoffroy, Atlanta, GA on Friday, July 25, 2008 I replaced the door speakers on the 1996 Toyota Landcruiser with these Gtx542 and they sound great, esp for the money. Crutchfield's guide came up w no speakers fitting, but I took a chance on these. The had to top mount the back speakers. My only con is the speaker grills are ugly. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Blaupunkt GTx542 Written By denise, Haverford ,PA on Thursday, November 22, 2007 I brought these to replace the speakers in my Mercury Mountanier . Poor sound quality , bass is very poor , speakers sound flat even though I tried to adjust my equalizer on my deck . Just dissapointing . I will not buy another Blaupunkt pair of speakers . 6 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Replacement for Rear 2001 SuperCrew Written By Ryan, Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 I was not very happy over with these speakers. They are okay for their price, but I still expected more from the manufacture. Comes in pretty clear, but the bass is not what I expected. The stock speakers gave better base that these do. If you plan on putting in a sub woofer, than these are fine. But if you want base without the woofer, don't get these. 3 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-10 of 13 items >> Learn more about 5-1/4" Speakers Learn more about 5-1/4" Speakers Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound. Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers. Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best. How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in... Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about 5-1/4" Speakers Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. Sheets $26.99 In Stock Speaker Wire You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp. StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock Baffles Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (Slim-line: 2-1/2" depth) $6.99 In Stock XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (3-3/4" depth) $6.99 In Stock Extras Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Metra Crimp Tool and Connectors Package contains crimp tool and over 150 pieces $19.99 Out of Stock S&G Tool Aid 87615 Window and Door Clip Removal Tool $7.99 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels $19.99 In Stock Skewdriver Pro SPK4042 Ratcheting straight and offset screwdriver set with 40 bits (Skewdriver Pro with ratchet handle, pictured) $49.99 In Stock Spec Tools Stubby Driver Ratcheting driver for tight installations $19.99 In Stock Spec Tools SQR-200a Squeeze Wrench Narrow space ratchet kit with 18 sockets $49.99 In Stock Posi-Products™ Car Speaker Connectors 8 connectors for installing car speakers $11.59 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (3-mm diameter) $9.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (Assortment) $24.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (6-mm diameter) $9.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (9-mm diameter) $6.99 In Stock Show more items Bass Blockers If your stereo doesn't cut the deep bass from your full-range speakers, a set of bass blockers can help prevent distortion and give you cleaner bass too. 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Our take on the Blaupunkt GTx542 by Leigh Schoettinger Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience. Why listen to your old factory speakers when an affordable upgrade is within reach? Blaupunkt combines modern design and high reliability to create the value-priced GT series speaker line. GTx542 speakers buff up the bass and perfect the treble, so your music sounds great and car trips become a rare treat. The GTx542 5-1/4" speakers feature titanium-injected polypropylene woofers that deliver accurate, full-bodied sound. You'll hear and feel deep bass even if you don't have a subwoofer. The Mylar semi-dome tweeters reproduce the vocal and instrumental details smoothly and cleanly. Give your car's stereo system a new lease on life — Blaupunkt's GTx542 speakers bring back all the sounds that your old factory speakers miss. Grilles are included. Highlights:5-1/4" 2-way speakers (pair)titanium-injected polypropylene woofer with treated foam surround1" Mylar semi-dome tweeterdesigner grillespower range: 2-40 watts RMS (170 watts peak power)frequency response: 70-20,000 Hzsensitivity: 91 dBtop-mount depth: 1-15/16"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Design Loading... 2-way Tweeter Design Loading... 1" Semi-dome Tweeter Composition Loading... Mylar Woofer Composition Loading... Injected polypropylene Woofer Surround Loading... Foam Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 91 dB at 2.83 volts Frequency Response Loading... 70 - 20k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 2-40 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 170 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 1 15/16 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... N/A Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 4 3/4 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 2-way speakers 2 Grilles Two 11.75' lengths of speaker wire (each length of speaker wire has female quick-slides on one end and tinned wire on the other end) 8 Self-tapping screws 8 Speed clips Manual Template sheet Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Injected Polypropylene Cones: The injected polypropylene cones are lightweight and mechanically rigid, allowing the speakers to play louder with less power. Acoustically inert, the cones do not "color" the sound of the music, giving you accurate musical reproduction. Each woofer uses a foam surround. 1" Mylar Tweeters: Each speaker features a 1" Mylar semi-dome tweeter for clean, accurate highs.
5 out of 5 4 star product, 5 star price Written By Sean, Lynn, MA on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Don't see how you can do any better for the price, quick upgrade for blown speaker when short on cash and I am very happy with them Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Blaupunkt GTx542 Written By Brian, Warrensburg, Missouri on Saturday, February 07, 2009 Exellent product, sounds much better than the factory speakers in my pontiac vibe. There really isn't much bass but I have a sub so its okay. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Great Value Written By DaddySS, Bergen county, NJ on Sunday, January 25, 2009 I installed these to replace the factory speakers in my Jeep Cherokee and what a difference. Excellent sound quality, easy install, huge difference and well worth the money. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Blaupunkt GTx542 Written By Jennifer, Richmond, VA on Thursday, September 25, 2008 Not a lot of bass but great price and is a vast improvement on my old factory speakers! (I wont know their full potential until I replace the head unit!) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Great for the price Written By Mathew, Kendallville, IN on Saturday, September 20, 2008 I bought the Blaupunkt GTx542 to replace the OEM speakers in my 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71. They make a heck of a difference. I couldn't have asked more for the price I paid. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 You get what you pay for Written By Ed, staten island, NY on Saturday, August 30, 2008 for the price these are amazing speakers, excellent sound quality and they get extremely loud without distorting. Ofcourse the bass is lacking but this is only for the mids and highs. I would highly recommend these for the back speaker set and get a good pair for the front, u wont be dissapointed. And if you need bass there's only one way to go and thats a subwoofer. You can buy the most expensive set of speakers and the bass wont be as good as if you put in the cheapest sub out there so keep that in mind 8 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Blaupunkt GTx542 Written By blue oval, Houston, Tx on Friday, August 29, 2008 nice speakers, sound loud and clear. Bad thing is the bass. You can barely hear it. I isntalled speaker baffels and still no bass. I recomend these if you only want mids and highs. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 The car no speaker's fit Written By geoffroy, Atlanta, GA on Friday, July 25, 2008 I replaced the door speakers on the 1996 Toyota Landcruiser with these Gtx542 and they sound great, esp for the money. Crutchfield's guide came up w no speakers fitting, but I took a chance on these. The had to top mount the back speakers. My only con is the speaker grills are ugly. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 out of 5 Blaupunkt GTx542 Written By denise, Haverford ,PA on Thursday, November 22, 2007 I brought these to replace the speakers in my Mercury Mountanier . Poor sound quality , bass is very poor , speakers sound flat even though I tried to adjust my equalizer on my deck . Just dissapointing . I will not buy another Blaupunkt pair of speakers . 6 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Replacement for Rear 2001 SuperCrew Written By Ryan, Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 I was not very happy over with these speakers. They are okay for their price, but I still expected more from the manufacture. Comes in pretty clear, but the bass is not what I expected. The stock speakers gave better base that these do. If you plan on putting in a sub woofer, than these are fine. But if you want base without the woofer, don't get these. 3 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about 5-1/4" Speakers Learn more about 5-1/4" Speakers Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound. Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers. Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best. How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in... Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about 5-1/4" Speakers
Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound.
Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers.
Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best.
How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in...
Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car.
Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. Sheets $26.99 In Stock Speaker Wire You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp. StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock Baffles Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (Slim-line: 2-1/2" depth) $6.99 In Stock XTC 5-1/4" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (3-3/4" depth) $6.99 In Stock Extras Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Metra Crimp Tool and Connectors Package contains crimp tool and over 150 pieces $19.99 Out of Stock S&G Tool Aid 87615 Window and Door Clip Removal Tool $7.99 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels $19.99 In Stock Skewdriver Pro SPK4042 Ratcheting straight and offset screwdriver set with 40 bits (Skewdriver Pro with ratchet handle, pictured) $49.99 In Stock Spec Tools Stubby Driver Ratcheting driver for tight installations $19.99 In Stock Spec Tools SQR-200a Squeeze Wrench Narrow space ratchet kit with 18 sockets $49.99 In Stock Posi-Products™ Car Speaker Connectors 8 connectors for installing car speakers $11.59 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (3-mm diameter) $9.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (Assortment) $24.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (6-mm diameter) $9.99 In Stock DEI Heat Shrink Tubing Black 4-foot length (9-mm diameter) $6.99 In Stock Show more items Bass Blockers If your stereo doesn't cut the deep bass from your full-range speakers, a set of bass blockers can help prevent distortion and give you cleaner bass too. Bass Blockers Pairs (300 Hz cut-off) $9.99 In Stock Add selected to cart
