2017 Chevrolet Prisma Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Chevrolet Prisma factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accommodate different drivers. Dashboard and rear door panel locations accept a 1 inch speaker size and 5.25 inch speakers respectively, while front door panel locations support 6 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a 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
Dashboard 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 5.25 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2017 Chevrolet Prisma Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The front door panel positions in the 2017 Chevrolet Prisma may warrant higher replacement priority than the rear, as the 6-inch midbass or full-range drivers in those locations tend to have a more direct influence on the primary listening area within the cabin.
  • The dashboard tweeter slot, rated at 1 inch, appears to be sized for a dedicated high-frequency driver, which suggests the factory audio configuration may have been designed with some degree of frequency separation in mind rather than relying solely on full-range reproduction.
  • The rear door panel positions, accommodating 5.25-inch drivers, could support either a midbass or full-range speaker type, though a midbass unit in that location might pair more cohesively with the dashboard tweeter if a component-style setup is considered for the front stage.
  • A full-range driver installed in the front door panel positions at 6 inches could potentially cover a wider portion of the audible spectrum without requiring additional components, which may simplify the overall speaker configuration.
  • The size difference between the front and rear door panel positions, 6 inches versus 5.25 inches respectively, suggests that matching tonal characteristics across both locations might require some consideration during speaker selection.