2003 Hyundai Tiburon Speaker Sizes

The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon factory audio system features specific locations for audio components. Front door panels accommodate 1 inch units and 6.75 inch units, while rear side panels accept 6x9 inch units, and the cargo area supports an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midbass, full-range, and subwoofer units.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Cargo Area 8 Subwoofer
  • Ample working space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.75 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2003 Hyundai Tiburon Speaker Replacement Summary

4 total positions
3 easy to replace
3 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 3 Medium: 0 Low: 1

2003 Hyundai Tiburon 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 2003 Hyundai Tiburon features a component-ready front door configuration with separate tweeter and midbass mounting locations, which could allow for installation of higher-fidelity component speaker systems rather than standard coaxial units.
  • The front door panels accommodate 1-inch tweeters alongside 6.75-inch midbass or full-range speakers, suggesting that aftermarket component sets designed for this size combination may integrate relatively seamlessly into the factory locations.
  • Rear sound reinforcement relies on 6x9-inch full-range speakers mounted in the side panels, a format that typically provides broader frequency response than smaller circular speakers due to the increased cone area.
  • The cargo area includes an 8-inch subwoofer location, indicating that factory bass extension was considered in the original audio design, though aftermarket subwoofer upgrades in this space might offer noticeably deeper low-frequency output.
  • Both single DIN and double DIN head units are compatible with the radio opening, providing flexibility for aftermarket stereo installations ranging from basic replacements to touchscreen navigation systems.
  • Replacing the rear 6x9-inch speakers might be prioritized after front upgrades, as these larger oval speakers often handle much of the midrange and midbass content that can muddy or distort when factory paper cones deteriorate.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeter locations in the front doors suggests that upgrading to silk dome or metal dome tweeters could refine high-frequency detail without requiring custom mounting solutions.
  • The 6.75-inch midbass specification falls between common 6.5-inch and 6.75-inch aftermarket sizes, though many 6.5-inch speakers may fit with minor adapter modifications or mounting bracket adjustments.