2011 Infiniti M37 Speaker Sizes

The 2011 Infiniti M37 factory audio system integrates multiple locations to support various components. Center dash and rear deck lid locations accommodate 3 inch speakers, while front door panels accommodate a 1 inch speaker size, along with 3 inch and 6x9 inch units. Headrest locations support 2 inch units, rear door panels accept 6.5 inch units, and rear deck center locations accommodate a 10 inch unit. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types include tweeter, subwoofer, full-range, midrange, and midbass.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 3 Midrange
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 3 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Headrest 2 Tweeter
  • Rare location
  • Custom mounting required
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Rear Deck Center 10 Subwoofer
  • Requires shelf removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Lid 3 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2011 Infiniti M37 Speaker Replacement Summary

8 total positions
5 easy to replace
3 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 5 Medium: 2 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 3 Medium: 4 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 2011 Infiniti M37 factory audio system includes a relatively unusual headrest speaker configuration with 2 inch tweeters, which may contribute to a more immersive surround sound experience for rear passengers.
  • Replacing the rear door panel speakers with 6.5 inch aftermarket midbass or full-range units could provide noticeable improvements in bass response and overall sound quality, as these larger drivers typically handle lower frequencies more effectively than smaller components.
  • The front door panel contains a multi-speaker array consisting of 1 inch tweeters, 3 inch midrange drivers, and 6x9 inch full-range speakers, suggesting a three-way component system design that separates frequency ranges for potentially clearer reproduction.
  • The 10 inch rear deck center subwoofer location indicates that factory low-frequency reinforcement comes from a centrally positioned driver rather than dual subwoofers, which might influence replacement strategy for those seeking enhanced bass output.
  • The center dash 3 inch midrange speaker likely handles critical vocal frequencies and dialogue reproduction, making its performance particularly important for overall tonal balance in the 2011 Infiniti M37 cabin.
  • The 3 inch rear deck lid full-range speakers probably serve as rear fill components, adding ambient sound to the listening environment without handling significant bass frequencies given their smaller size.
  • Upgrading the front door 6x9 inch full-range speakers might yield the most substantial improvement in sound quality, as these drivers handle a broad frequency spectrum and typically contribute significantly to overall output in factory systems.
  • The combination of different speaker sizes and types throughout the cabin suggests a multi-channel factory audio architecture that attempts to create spatial imaging through strategic placement of various driver configurations.