2012 Hyundai Veloster Speaker Sizes
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster factory audio system contains specific locations configured to accept various units. Specifically, the center dash supports a 3.5 inch speaker size, while the front door panel and rear door panel accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Additionally, the rear side panel accepts an 8 inch unit, and the front door panel accommodates a 1 inch speaker. Tweeter, full-range, midbass, and woofer serve as compatible replacement and upgrade types for these locations.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 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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| Rear Side Panel | 8 | Woofer |
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2012 Hyundai Veloster Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
3
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 12012 Hyundai Veloster 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 2012 Hyundai Veloster features a multi-component speaker configuration that separates frequency ranges across different locations, with tweeters handling high frequencies in the front doors while larger drivers manage mid and low frequencies elsewhere in the cabin.
- Replacing the front door panel speakers could be prioritized, as this location contains both the 1-inch tweeter and 6.5-inch midbass or full-range driver that handle most of the critical midrange and vocal frequencies in the soundstage.
- The 8-inch woofer in the rear side panel location is typically designed to reproduce lower bass frequencies that smaller drivers cannot efficiently produce, suggesting that upgrading this component might enhance overall bass response.
- The center dash 3.5-inch full-range speaker likely fills in the center image of the sound field, though its smaller size may limit its lower frequency extension compared to the larger door-mounted drivers.
- The 6.5-inch locations in both front and rear door panels accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, offering flexibility in component selection based on whether the installer plans to use separate tweeters or coaxial designs.
- The dual radio compatibility with both single DIN and double DIN head units suggests flexibility in aftermarket audio source upgrades, which could complement speaker improvements with enhanced signal processing and amplification capabilities.