2014 Jeep Compass Speaker Sizes

The 2014 Jeep Compass factory audio system includes specific locations for audio components. Dashboard and tail gate locations accommodate 1 inch and 3.5 inch speakers respectively, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6x9 inch units, and the rear location houses an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for system replacement and upgrade include tweeter, full-range, and subwoofer units.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear 8 Subwoofer
  • Secondary sound location
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Tail Gate 3.5 Full-Range
  • Access through rear opening
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2014 Jeep Compass Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 4 Low: 0

2014 Jeep Compass 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 2014 Jeep Compass audio system incorporates five distinct speaker locations, each designated for specific speaker types ranging from 1-inch tweeters to an 8-inch subwoofer.
  • Front door panels and rear door panels both accommodate 6x9-inch full-range speakers, suggesting a symmetrical audio layout for front and rear passengers.
  • Dashboard-mounted 1-inch tweeters typically handle high-frequency reproduction, which may provide enhanced clarity for vocal and instrumental detail in the upper frequency range.
  • The tail gate position houses a 3.5-inch full-range speaker, a configuration that could serve as a rear fill component in the overall soundstage.
  • An 8-inch subwoofer location in the rear section indicates factory consideration for low-frequency output, though aftermarket subwoofer upgrades might offer increased bass response.
  • The 6x9-inch openings in door panels present opportunities for upgrading to higher-sensitivity speakers, which could result in improved volume output without additional amplification.
  • Single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility provides flexibility for head unit upgrades, potentially enabling integration of advanced audio processing features.
  • Replacing the dashboard tweeters might refine high-frequency detail, particularly for listeners sensitive to treble clarity and stereo imaging.
  • The combination of full-range speakers and a dedicated subwoofer location suggests a multi-component approach to frequency distribution across the audio spectrum.