2000 Infiniti I30 Speaker Sizes
The 2000 Infiniti I30 factory audio system features an a-pillar location that accommodates 1 inch speakers, and a front door panel and rear door panel that accommodate 6.5 inch units, alongside a rear deck lid accepting an 8 inch speaker size. Component replacement and audio upgrade procedures involve tweeters, midbass, full-range units, and woofers.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2000 Infiniti I30 Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
3
easy to replace
1
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 0 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 12000 Infiniti I30 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 2000 Infiniti I30 incorporates a four-location speaker configuration with A-pillar tweeters complementing the door-mounted drivers, suggesting a factory design that separated high-frequency reproduction from mid and low frequencies.
- The front and rear door panels accept identical 6.5-inch speakers, which allows for consistent driver selection when upgrading both positions and potentially simplifies the parts procurement process.
- Both midbass and full-range speakers fit the 6.5-inch door locations, giving owners flexibility to either maintain a dedicated tweeter setup or consolidate to full-range speakers depending on their acoustic preferences.
- The rear deck houses 8-inch woofers as the largest drivers in the system, indicating this position likely handles the bulk of low-frequency output in the stock configuration.
- Replacing the rear deck woofers might yield noticeable bass improvements given their size advantage over the door-mounted speakers, though actual results would depend on enclosure design and amplifier power.
- The 1-inch A-pillar tweeters occupy a premium position for high-frequency staging, as pillar-mounted tweeters typically provide superior soundstage imaging compared to door-mounted alternatives.
- The radio accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, providing substantial flexibility for aftermarket stereo upgrades without requiring dash modifications.
- Upgrading the door panel speakers might take priority for those seeking overall sound quality improvements, as these positions handle the critical midrange frequencies most prominent in vocal reproduction.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and midbass drivers would integrate naturally into this configuration, utilizing the existing A-pillar tweeter locations and door panel midbass positions.
- The full-range compatibility of the door positions suggests the factory speaker grilles and mounting depths can accommodate various speaker designs without extensive modification.