2012 Infiniti FX50 Speaker Sizes
The 2012 Infiniti FX50 factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accommodate different acoustic components. Dashboard and center dash locations accept a 1 inch speaker size and a 3.5 inch speaker size, respectively. Cargo area locations support a 5.25 inch speaker, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, full-range, and midbass.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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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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2012 Infiniti FX50 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: 3 Low: 02012 Infiniti FX50 Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The dashboard houses a 1-inch tweeter, which handles high-frequency reproduction and would typically be among the last components to consider for replacement in a sound system upgrade hierarchy.
- The 3.5-inch full-range driver in the center dash location likely handles mid-range frequencies and vocal reproduction, contributing to the soundstage width across the front cabin area.
- Front and rear door panels both accommodate 6.5-inch drivers compatible with either midbass or full-range configurations, suggesting these locations may offer the most substantial impact on overall sound quality when upgraded.
- The 5.25-inch cargo area speakers could serve as rear fill speakers or contribute to surround sound effects, depending on the factory audio system configuration in the 2012 Infiniti FX50.
- Door panel speaker replacements would potentially address the majority of audible frequency range, as 6.5-inch drivers can reproduce bass frequencies down to approximately 60-80 Hz when properly installed with adequate mounting depth.
- The single DIN radio specification indicates a standard-height head unit opening, which may limit aftermarket receiver options compared to double DIN configurations but still allows for various upgrade possibilities.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and midbass drivers could be installed in the door locations, potentially utilizing the existing 1-inch dashboard tweeter mounts or replacing them with aftermarket units.
- The variety of speaker sizes throughout the 2012 Infiniti FX50 cabin suggests a multi-way factory audio setup designed to distribute different frequency ranges across strategically positioned drivers for spatial sound reproduction.