2017 Jeep Cherokee Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee factory audio system features center dash and dashboard locations that accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while d-pillar locations accept a 3.5 inch speaker size. Front door panel and rear door panel locations support 6x9 inch units, and rear side panel locations house 8 inch units. Full-range, midrange, and woofer configurations serve as compatible speaker types for an audio replacement or upgrade.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
D-Pillar 3.5 Midrange
  • Extremely difficult access
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Dashboard 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 8 Woofer
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2017 Jeep Cherokee Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 2

2017 Jeep Cherokee 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 2017 Jeep Cherokee contains multiple speaker locations with varying sizes, suggesting a factory audio system designed for distributed sound coverage throughout the cabin.
  • Front door panels and rear door panels both accommodate 6x9 inch full-range speakers, which typically handle a broader frequency spectrum compared to smaller dedicated midrange or tweeter units.
  • The center dash and dashboard positions utilize 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which may primarily address higher frequency reproduction given their compact size constraints.
  • D-pillar locations feature 3.5 inch midrange speakers rather than full-range types, indicating a possible focus on mid-frequency reinforcement in the rear listening area.
  • Rear side panels house 8 inch woofer-type speakers, which likely provide low-frequency output to supplement the full-range door speakers.
  • Replacing the 6x9 inch door speakers might offer noticeable sound quality improvements due to their larger surface area and full-range frequency handling capabilities.
  • The presence of dedicated woofers in the rear side panels suggests that aftermarket speakers in those locations should maintain bass-focused characteristics for proper system balance.
  • Radio compatibility includes both single DIN and double DIN form factors, providing flexibility for head unit upgrades alongside speaker replacements.
  • The combination of full-range, midrange, and woofer types indicates a multi-way speaker configuration that separates frequency ranges across different driver sizes and locations.