2018 Honda HR-V Speaker Sizes
The 2018 Honda HR-V factory audio system features dashboard locations that accommodate 1 inch units, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade include tweeter, midbass, and full-range.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2018 Honda HR-V Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 02018 Honda HR-V 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 2018 Honda HR-V features a three-way speaker configuration with dashboard tweeters and door-mounted larger drivers, suggesting a factory setup that separates high-frequency reproduction from mid and low frequencies.
- Dashboard positions house 1-inch tweeters, which typically handle frequencies above 3-4 kHz and can be replaced with aftermarket units designed for similar high-frequency applications.
- Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers, indicating uniform sizing across all four positions and potentially simplifying component selection when planning upgrades.
- The 6.5-inch door locations accept either midbass or full-range speakers, providing flexibility in system design depending on whether the installer retains or replaces the factory tweeters.
- Midbass speakers paired with the existing tweeters would maintain a component speaker arrangement, while full-range speakers could function independently if tweeter replacement is not desired.
- The radio opening supports both single DIN and double DIN head units, allowing installation of aftermarket receivers with expanded power output or processing capabilities to drive upgraded speakers.
- Replacing door speakers may yield more noticeable improvements than tweeter replacement alone, since larger drivers typically contribute more to overall volume and tonal character in factory audio systems.
- Aftermarket 6.5-inch components with higher sensitivity ratings could increase output levels without requiring additional amplification, though power handling specifications should match available receiver output.
- The uniform door speaker sizing suggests that identical replacement models could be installed in all four positions, potentially reducing installation complexity and parts inventory.