2014 Chevrolet Cobalt Speaker Sizes

The 2014 Chevrolet Cobalt factory audio system features an a-pillar location that accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, while the front door panel and rear door panel support 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible speaker types for a system replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midbass, and full-range.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
A-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2014 Chevrolet Cobalt Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The A-pillar locations in the 2014 Chevrolet Cobalt accommodate 1-inch tweeters, which suggests these positions are intended strictly for high-frequency reproduction rather than full-range playback.
  • Both the front and rear door panel locations share the same 6.5-inch sizing, which may allow for a consistent driver selection across all four door positions.
  • The 6.5-inch door panel positions support either midbass or full-range driver types, meaning the installer could prioritize either dedicated low-mid frequency reinforcement or a single-driver full-range approach depending on the system configuration.
  • Given that the A-pillar positions are tweeter-only, pairing them with midbass drivers in the door panels could suggest a component-style speaker arrangement is a likely direction for improved frequency coverage.
  • The front door panel positions would generally be considered higher priority for replacement, as they tend to contribute more directly to the primary listening area compared to the rear door locations.
  • A full-range driver in the door panels may offer a simpler installation path, while a midbass-only driver in those same positions would typically require an additional tweeter to cover upper frequencies adequately.