2017 Honda Ridgeline Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline factory audio system integrates multiple locations for audio components. The a-pillar and dashboard accommodate 1 inch speakers. The center dash accepts a 3.5 inch speaker size. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units, while behind rear seat locations accommodate 8 inch speakers. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types include tweeters, full-range units, midbass drivers, and subwoofers.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Behind Rear Seat | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| 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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2017 Honda Ridgeline Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 4 Low: 12017 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline contains multiple speaker locations with varying sizes, suggesting a tiered audio system design where different frequencies may be handled by dedicated speaker types throughout the cabin.
- The A-pillar and dashboard positions both accommodate 1-inch tweeters, indicating a dual tweeter configuration that could provide high-frequency sound dispersion from separate front cabin locations.
- A 3.5-inch full-range speaker is positioned in the center dash area, which may serve as a center channel or supplementary midrange source in the factory audio configuration.
- Both front and rear door panels share the same 6.5-inch size specification and accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, offering flexibility in component selection based on whether the system uses separate tweeters or coaxial designs.
- The presence of an 8-inch subwoofer location behind the rear seat suggests the factory system includes dedicated low-frequency reinforcement, though aftermarket upgrades in this position could potentially enhance bass response.
- Door panel speakers at 6.5 inches represent the primary sound stage locations and would likely be the first consideration for replacement when seeking to improve overall audio quality and clarity.
- The tweeter locations in the A-pillars may provide better stereo imaging compared to dashboard-mounted tweeters due to their closer proximity to side window areas and greater separation distance.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters could utilize the existing 1-inch tweeter locations while replacing the 6.5-inch door speakers with dedicated midbass drivers for improved frequency separation.
- The radio supports both single DIN and double DIN head unit installations, providing options for aftermarket receiver upgrades with enhanced amplification or processing capabilities.
- Replacing the 6.5-inch door speakers with higher-sensitivity models could increase volume output without requiring additional amplification, though power handling specifications should be considered for long-term reliability.