2017 Kia Rio Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Kia Rio factory audio system features specific mounting locations for audio components. The a-pillar accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, while the front door panel and rear door panel accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Tweeter, midbass, and full-range units serve as compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement or upgrade.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2017 Kia Rio Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 12017 Kia Rio 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 Kia Rio utilizes a three-point speaker configuration per side, with dedicated tweeters in the A-pillars and larger units in the door panels.
- Front and rear door panels share identical 6.5 inch speaker specifications, which may simplify replacement planning when upgrading multiple positions.
- The A-pillar locations accommodate 1 inch tweeters, suggesting a factory approach toward higher frequency separation in the audio staging.
- Door panel positions accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, providing flexibility in system design depending on whether the A-pillar tweeters are retained or bypassed.
- Replacing door speakers with component sets could utilize the existing A-pillar tweeter locations, potentially avoiding additional mounting work.
- The availability of both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility indicates possible trim-level variations in the dashboard opening configuration.
- Upgrading the 6.5 inch door speakers would likely address the primary sound output, as these handle the majority of the frequency range in the stock audio system.
- The tweeter placement in the A-pillars positions high frequencies closer to ear level compared to door-mounted alternatives, which may influence staging characteristics after replacement.
- Full-range speakers in the door positions would operate across the frequency spectrum, while midbass units would require the A-pillar tweeters to remain functional for complete audio coverage.