2016 Dodge Challenger Speaker Sizes

The 2016 Dodge Challenger factory audio system locations feature specific dimensions where the dashboard, rear deck lid, and rear side panel accept 3.5 inch units, while the front door panel and rear deck lid accommodate 6x9 inch speakers, and the cargo area supports a 10 inch speaker size. Additionally, the rear deck lid accommodates 6.5 inch speakers and an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade project include full-range, midrange, midbass, woofer, and subwoofer audio components.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Cargo Area 10 Subwoofer
  • Ample working space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Dashboard 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 8 Woofer
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 3.5 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 3.5 Midrange
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2016 Dodge Challenger Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 5 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 2016 Dodge Challenger factory audio system incorporates multiple speaker locations across seven distinct positions, with sizes ranging from 3.5 inches to 10 inches depending on placement and intended frequency response.
  • Front door panels accommodate 6x9 inch full-range speakers, which typically handle broader frequency spectrums compared to smaller drivers found elsewhere in the vehicle.
  • The rear deck lid contains three separate speaker sizes: 3.5 inch full-range units, 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers, and 8 inch woofer drivers, suggesting a multi-way configuration for rear audio output.
  • Dashboard and rear side panel positions utilize compact 3.5 inch speakers, with dashboard units specified as full-range while rear side panel drivers serve midrange frequency duties.
  • A 10 inch subwoofer location exists in the cargo area for low-frequency reproduction, which would typically be the primary component for bass response in the audio system.
  • The presence of dedicated woofer and midbass speaker types in the rear deck suggests potential sound quality improvements when replacing these components with aftermarket units designed for specific frequency ranges.
  • Upgrading the front 6x9 inch door speakers could provide noticeable changes to overall sound quality, as front door positions generally contribute significantly to the listening experience in most vehicle audio configurations.