2020 Hyundai Sonata Speaker Sizes

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata factory audio system features specific mounting locations across the cabin. Center dash accommodates a 4 inch speaker size, while front door panel and rear door panel accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Front door panel also accepts a 1 inch unit, and rear deck lid accepts a 9 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for replacement or upgrade include tweeter, midrange, midbass, full-range, and woofer.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 4 Midrange
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 9 Woofer
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2020 Hyundai Sonata Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2020 Hyundai Sonata audio system incorporates five distinct speaker locations, each designed for specific frequency ranges within the vehicle's cabin.
  • Front door panels accommodate dual-speaker configurations with separate 1-inch tweeters for high-frequency reproduction and 6.5-inch midbass or full-range drivers for mid and lower frequencies.
  • A 4-inch midrange speaker positioned in the center dash focuses on vocal clarity and mid-frequency content, which may contribute to centered soundstage imaging.
  • Rear door panels mirror the front door's 6.5-inch speaker size, maintaining frequency balance between front and rear seating positions with compatible midbass or full-range drivers.
  • The rear deck lid houses a 9-inch woofer location that typically handles lower bass frequencies, potentially extending the system's overall frequency response below what smaller door speakers can reproduce.
  • Component speaker systems featuring separate tweeters and woofers could utilize the existing 1-inch and 6.5-inch front locations without requiring additional mounting modifications.
  • Aftermarket upgrades might prioritize the front door 6.5-inch and 1-inch locations first, as these positions tend to have greater impact on perceived sound quality for front-seat occupants.
  • Full-range 6.5-inch speakers could replace both front and rear door units if a simpler installation is preferred over component configurations.
  • The dedicated 9-inch woofer location suggests factory consideration for extended bass response, which aftermarket subwoofer installations could enhance further with appropriate enclosure types.