2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Speaker Sizes
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory audio system integrates multiple locations, where dashboard and front door panels accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panels and rear door panels accept 1 inch units. Front door panels also accommodate 6x9 inch units, rear door panels support 6.75 inch units, d-pillars accept 2.5 inch units and 3.5 inch units, and rear side panels accept an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midrange, full-range, midbass, and woofer.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Pillar | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| D-Pillar | 2.5 | Midrange |
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| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.75 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 8 | Woofer |
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Speaker Replacement Summary
9
total positions
5
easy to replace
3
high priority
2
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 2 High: 2Replacement priority:
High: 3 Medium: 3 Low: 32016 Jeep Grand 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 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee utilizes a multi-driver speaker configuration with distinct size allocations across nine different mounting locations, ranging from 1-inch tweeters to 8-inch woofers.
- Both front and rear door panels feature 1-inch tweeter positions, which handle high-frequency reproduction and typically benefit from replacement when seeking improved clarity in vocal and instrumental detail.
- The D-pillar locations accommodate dual size options with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch midrange drivers, suggesting a possible factory configuration variation or tiered audio system offering.
- Dashboard-mounted 3.5-inch full-range speakers provide soundstage positioning, though their compact size may limit lower frequency extension compared to larger door-mounted components.
- Front door panels include 3.5-inch midrange positions alongside 6x9 inch full-range speakers, indicating a three-way component arrangement in the forward cabin area.
- The 6.75-inch rear door panel speakers support both midbass and full-range applications, offering flexibility in replacement strategy depending on whether a dedicated amplifier and crossover network will be employed.
- An 8-inch woofer position in the rear side panel handles lower frequency output, and upgrading this driver could substantially improve bass response without requiring subwoofer installation.
- The combination of dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and larger woofers indicates a factory system designed with frequency-specific driver assignments rather than relying solely on full-range speakers.
- Priority for replacement might focus on the larger 6x9 inch front and 6.75-inch rear door speakers, as these drivers handle the majority of audible frequency range and contribute most significantly to overall sound character.
- The head unit accepts both single DIN and double DIN aftermarket receivers, providing flexibility for source unit upgrades that could complement speaker replacements with improved signal processing capabilities.