2017 Kia Sedona Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Kia Sedona factory audio system designates the dashboard to accommodate a 1 inch speaker size, while the center dash supports 4 inch speakers. Front door panel and rear side panel locations accept 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midrange, midbass, and full-range.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Dash | 4 | Midrange |
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| Dashboard | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2017 Kia Sedona Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
1
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 12017 Kia Sedona 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 Sedona uses a multi-location speaker configuration with four distinct mounting positions throughout the cabin, suggesting a distributed audio approach rather than concentrated door-mounted speakers alone.
- Dashboard tweeters at 1 inch handle high-frequency reproduction and typically represent the first upgrade priority when seeking improved vocal clarity and detail in the upper frequency range.
- The center dash location houses a 4 inch midrange driver that likely handles critical mid-frequency content including vocals and instrumental fundamentals, making this position influential for overall sound quality.
- Both front door panels and rear side panels accommodate 6.5 inch components compatible with either midbass drivers or full-range speakers, offering flexibility in system design between dedicated midbass support or standalone coverage.
- Midbass drivers in the 6.5 inch positions would provide low-frequency foundation when paired with separate tweeters, while full-range alternatives could serve as standalone solutions without requiring additional components.
- The combination of dedicated tweeters, midrange, and larger door/panel speakers suggests a three-way system architecture that separates frequency responsibilities across specialized drivers.
- Both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility provides options for either compact aftermarket head units or larger touchscreen receivers depending on integration preferences.
- Upgrading the 6.5 inch locations with higher-quality midbass drivers could improve low-frequency response and impact without requiring subwoofer installation for moderate listening preferences.
- The tweeter and midrange positions in the dashboard area likely create a forward-focused soundstage that places audio content closer to the windshield plane.
- Matching sensitivity ratings across all replacement speakers would help maintain balanced output levels throughout the distributed speaker locations when powered by factory amplification.