2017 Honda Civic Speaker Sizes
The factory audio system for a 2017 Honda Civic designates the center dash to accommodate a 3.5 inch speaker size, while the front door panel, rear door panel, and rear deck lid accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Front door panel, rear door panel, and rear deck lid accept 1 inch units, while the rear deck lid supports a 4 inch unit. Rear and rear deck center accept 8 inch units. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, full-range, midrange, midbass, and subwoofer.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Deck Center | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 4 | Midrange |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2017 Honda Civic Speaker Replacement Summary
10
total positions
7
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 7 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 8 Low: 02017 Honda Civic Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN or Double DIN | 7"×2" or 7"×4" | 180×50 or 180×100 | Vehicle supports both radio sizes |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2017 Honda Civic factory audio system incorporates multiple speaker locations across the cabin, with several positions utilizing 1-inch tweeters in the front door panels, rear deck lid, and rear door panels for high-frequency reproduction.
- The 6.5-inch speaker positions in the front door panels, rear deck lid, and rear door panels accept either midbass or full-range speakers, potentially offering flexibility when selecting replacement components based on the intended audio configuration.
- Two 8-inch subwoofer locations exist in the rear area and rear deck center, suggesting the factory system may include dedicated low-frequency drivers in certain trim levels or audio packages.
- A 3.5-inch full-range speaker position in the center dash likely handles mid-frequency content and may contribute to soundstage width or vocal clarity in the factory setup.
- The rear deck lid contains three distinct speaker types at different sizes: a 1-inch tweeter, a 4-inch midrange, and a 6.5-inch midbass or full-range driver, indicating a multi-way speaker arrangement in this location.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and midbass drivers could integrate with the existing 1-inch tweeter locations and 6.5-inch midbass positions, potentially preserving the factory mounting points during upgrades.
- The 4-inch midrange position in the rear deck lid represents a dedicated mid-frequency driver location that might handle vocal ranges and instrument reproduction in a multi-way configuration.
- Both single DIN and double DIN radio configurations are compatible with the head unit opening, allowing for various aftermarket receiver options depending on desired features and screen size preferences.
- Replacing the door panel speakers with aftermarket 6.5-inch components might provide noticeable improvements in tonal balance and clarity, particularly when paired with the existing tweeter locations.
- The distribution of tweeters across front and rear door panels plus the rear deck suggests the factory system attempts to provide high-frequency extension throughout the listening environment.