2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory audio system features dashboard and front door panel locations that accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 1 inch units. Front door panel locations also accept 6x9 inch speakers, rear door panel locations accommodate 6.75 inch units, d-pillar locations support 2.5 inch units alongside 3.5 inch units, and rear side panel locations accept an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade include tweeters, midranges, full-ranges, midbass units, and woofers.
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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2017 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: 32017 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 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee features a multi-component speaker configuration with distinct size and type designations across nine different mounting locations throughout the cabin.
- Both front and rear door panels incorporate 1-inch tweeters, which handle high-frequency audio reproduction and contribute to clarity in the upper vocal and instrumental ranges.
- The D-pillar locations accommodate dual speaker options, with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch midrange drivers available, suggesting possible trim-level variations or upgrades within the model lineup.
- Midrange drivers at 3.5 inches also mount in the front door panels, working in conjunction with the larger 6x9-inch full-range speakers to create a two-way or three-way component system in the front stage.
- The dashboard position holds 3.5-inch full-range speakers, which reproduce a broader spectrum of frequencies from a centralized location that may assist with soundstage imaging.
- Rear door panels house 6.75-inch speakers rated for either midbass or full-range duty, indicating flexibility in replacement options depending on whether the factory system uses dedicated bass handling or broader frequency coverage.
- An 8-inch woofer in the rear side panel location suggests dedicated low-frequency reinforcement, potentially part of a factory-installed premium audio package or aftermarket consideration.
- Replacing the larger drivers in the front door panels (6x9-inch) and rear doors (6.75-inch) would likely yield the most noticeable improvement in overall volume and bass response compared to upgrading smaller components.
- The tweeter locations in both front and rear doors indicate that aftermarket component speaker sets with separate tweeters could utilize existing mounting points without custom fabrication.
- Radio compatibility with both single and double DIN head units provides flexibility for aftermarket stereo upgrades that can better drive replacement speakers of higher power handling.