2017 Chevrolet Volt Speaker Sizes

Factory speaker locations for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt audio system include dashboard, center dash, front door panel, rear door panel, and rear side panel. The speaker size chart provides specifications needed for aftermarket replacement or upgrade purposes. Information covers all factory-installed speaker positions to assist with audio system modifications.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Dashboard 2.75 Midrange
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
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
Rear Side Panel 8 Woofer
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2017 Chevrolet Volt Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 2017 Chevrolet Volt features a distributed speaker configuration with five distinct locations, each serving different frequency ranges in the audio spectrum.
  • Dashboard speakers may serve a specialized role in the sound system, as the 2.75 inch midrange units typically handle mid-frequency reproduction rather than full-spectrum audio.
  • Center dash positioning with 3.5 inch full-range speakers could contribute to vocal clarity and dialog reproduction in the audio staging.
  • Front and rear door panels share identical 6.5 inch mounting sizes, offering flexibility between midbass-focused components or full-range replacements depending on system design preferences.
  • The rear side panel location accommodates larger 8 inch woofer units, suggesting these positions handle lower frequency extension in the factory configuration.
  • Upgrading the door panel speakers might provide the most noticeable impact on overall sound quality, given their larger surface area and ability to reproduce both midbass and full-range frequencies.
  • The smaller dashboard and center dash speakers could remain functional as factory units if budget constraints limit the scope of audio system modifications.
  • Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and woofers could integrate into the door panel locations if the midbass option is selected for those positions.
  • Rear side panel woofers may require consideration of power handling and excursion characteristics when selecting aftermarket replacements, given their dedicated low-frequency role.
  • The variety of speaker sizes throughout the cabin suggests a multi-way approach to frequency distribution in the original audio system design.