2012 Infiniti QX56 Speaker Sizes

The 2012 Infiniti QX56 factory audio system utilizes specific mounting locations. The front door panel accommodates a 6x9 inch speaker size, and the rear door panel accepts 6.75 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible replacement and upgrade types for the vehicle.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.75 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2012 Infiniti QX56 Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2012 Infiniti QX56 positions front door speakers at 6x9 inch sizing, which typically allows for broader frequency response compared to the smaller 6.75 inch rear door units, though both locations accept full-range drivers for complete audio reproduction.
  • Front door installations might be prioritized when upgrading speakers, as the 6x9 inch format generally provides greater cone area for improved midrange clarity and bass extension in full-range configurations.
  • Rear door panels accommodate 6.75 inch speakers compatible with either midbass or full-range types, offering flexibility in system design depending on whether a separate subwoofer handles low frequencies or the rear speakers reproduce the entire audio spectrum.
  • The difference in speaker formats between front and rear doors suggests potential for staging adjustments, where larger front speakers could anchor primary imaging while rear units provide ambient fill or midbass support.
  • Full-range capability across both door positions indicates the factory system likely operates without dedicated component tweeters in the doors, making aftermarket coaxial speakers a direct replacement option that maintains similar coverage patterns.