2014 Chevrolet Malibu Speaker Sizes

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu speaker size chart provides factory audio system specifications for all speaker locations. Information covers replacement and upgrade options for a-pillar, center dash, front door panel, rear door panel, and rear deck lid positions. Details include factory speaker specifications and compatible aftermarket options for each audio system location within the vehicle.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
A-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6x9 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The front door panel and rear door panel positions in the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu both share the same 6.5 inch sizing, which may suggest that a single speaker model could potentially fit both locations without requiring separate purchases.
  • The A-pillar position is sized at 1 inch and is limited to tweeter-type drivers, indicating it likely serves high-frequency reproduction only, rather than handling a wider portion of the audio spectrum.
  • The rear deck lid position accommodates a 6x9 inch driver, which is an oval format rather than a round one, and this size difference compared to the door panel positions may mean the rear deck lid has the potential to move more air and contribute more to lower midrange and upper bass output.
  • The front door panel positions, being sized at 6.5 inch and compatible with midbass or full-range types, could be considered a higher-priority replacement location given their placement relative to the listening position in the front of the cabin.
  • The center dash position holds a 3.5 inch driver limited to full-range use, and due to the relatively small cone area of this size, its low-frequency extension would likely be limited compared to the larger positions elsewhere in the vehicle.
  • A multi-way speaker system could potentially be assembled using the existing A-pillar tweeter position alongside the 6.5 inch midbass-compatible door panel positions, which may suggest a degree of factory-level consideration for component-style speaker configurations.