2008 Hyundai Tiburon Speaker Sizes

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon factory audio system features a front door panel that accommodates a 1 inch speaker size and a 6.75 inch unit, while the rear side panel accepts a 6x9 inch unit. Compatible types available for replacement or upgrade include tweeters, midbass, and full-range units.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
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

2008 Hyundai Tiburon Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 0 Low: 1

2008 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 2008 Hyundai Tiburon front door panels accommodate a component speaker configuration with separate 1-inch tweeters and 6.75-inch midbass or full-range drivers, which may allow for improved frequency separation compared to single full-range units.
  • Rear side panel positions utilize 6x9-inch full-range speakers, a larger format than the front midbass drivers that could potentially provide extended low-frequency response in the rear soundstage.
  • Replacing the front door speakers with component sets might offer better imaging and clarity, as dedicated tweeters can reproduce higher frequencies more accurately than full-range drivers handling the entire spectrum.
  • The 6.75-inch front midbass size falls between standard 6.5-inch and 6.75-inch aftermarket offerings, though many manufacturers produce speakers specifically designed for this mounting diameter.
  • Aftermarket full-range speakers for the 6x9-inch rear positions typically feature higher power handling and sensitivity ratings than factory units, which could result in increased output and dynamic range.
  • The availability of both single DIN and double DIN radio mounting options suggests flexibility for head unit upgrades, which could complement speaker replacements with improved amplification and equalization capabilities.
  • Component speaker systems for the front doors would require separate mounting of the tweeters in the 1-inch locations, maintaining the factory positioning while potentially upgrading crossover networks for better frequency division.