2017 Chevrolet Malibu Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accept various components, beginning with an a-pillar location that accommodates a 1 inch speaker size. Furthermore, the dashboard supports 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units, and the rear deck lid accommodates 6x9 inch speakers. These designated factory positions allow for tweeter, full-range, and midbass acoustic replacement and upgrade configurations.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2017 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: 1Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 1Additional Notes
- The front door panel and rear door panel positions in the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu both share the same 6.5 inch sizing, which may suggest that a matched set of drivers across all four locations could contribute to a more consistent tonal balance throughout the cabin.
- The front door panel and rear door panel positions support midbass or full-range driver types, meaning a dedicated midbass driver in those locations could potentially free up a separate amplifier channel for the higher frequencies handled by the A-pillar tweeters.
- The A-pillar position accommodates a 1 inch tweeter, which is a relatively small form factor typically associated with high-frequency reproduction above the midrange, and its placement at ear level may contribute to a wider soundstage compared to floor-level or door-mounted high-frequency sources.
- The rear deck lid supports a 6x9 inch full-range driver, a size that generally allows for a larger cone surface area than the 6.5 inch positions, which could suggest a greater low-frequency output potential from that location.
- The dashboard position is sized at 3.5 inch and is limited to full-range driver types, which tends to place it in a supporting role for midrange and upper-frequency reproduction rather than low-end reinforcement.
- Given that the front door panel positions are closer to the primary listening area than the rear deck lid, replacement priority at those locations may have a more noticeable effect on the perceived sound quality for front-seat occupants.