2011 Infiniti M56 Speaker Sizes

The 2011 Infiniti M56 factory audio system utilizes specific locations for acoustic components, where the center dash and rear deck lid accommodate 3 inch speakers, while the front door panel accepts a 1 inch speaker size alongside 3 inch and 6x9 inch units. Additional placements include the headrest supporting 2 inch speakers, the rear deck center accommodating 10 inch units, and the rear door panel accepting 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types consist of tweeters, subwoofers, full-range, and midrange drivers.

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 M56 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 M56 features a multi-component speaker arrangement with dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and bass-focused speakers distributed across different locations throughout the cabin.
  • The front door panels incorporate a three-way speaker configuration consisting of a 1-inch tweeter, 3-inch midrange, and 6x9 inch full-range driver, suggesting a factory system designed for broad frequency coverage.
  • Headrest-mounted 2-inch tweeters indicate an available surround sound or premium audio package that positions high-frequency drivers closer to occupant ear level for enhanced spatial imaging.
  • The rear deck center houses a 10-inch subwoofer, which likely handles low-frequency reproduction and may be the primary candidate for aftermarket upgrades when seeking enhanced bass response.
  • Rear door panels contain 6.5-inch speakers compatible with both midbass and full-range drivers, offering flexibility in replacement component selection depending on whether the factory system uses passive crossovers or relies on the head unit for signal filtering.
  • A 3-inch midrange speaker in the center dash position suggests the 2011 Infiniti M56 may include a center channel configuration, which would indicate a multi-channel amplified system rather than a basic stereo setup.
  • The rear deck lid incorporates 3-inch full-range speakers that likely provide fill audio for rear passengers, though these smaller drivers typically contribute less to overall sound quality compared to larger door-mounted components.
  • When considering speaker replacement, the 6x9 inch front door speakers and 10-inch rear deck subwoofer would generally provide the most noticeable sound improvement due to their size and frequency range responsibilities.
  • The tweeter locations in both the front doors and headrests indicate that replacement efforts should account for potential duplicate high-frequency coverage, which may require consideration of impedance matching and power handling to avoid overwhelming the treble response.