2017 Kia Sorento Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Kia Sorento factory audio system features specific locations for various units, where the center dash accommodates a 4 inch speaker size. D-pillar and front door panel locations accept 1 inch units, front and rear door panel locations support 6.5 inch and 6.75 inch speakers, and the rear side panel accommodates an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade projects include tweeters, midranges, midbass, full-range units, and woofers.
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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| D-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.75 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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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 Kia Sorento Speaker Replacement Summary
8
total positions
5
easy to replace
3
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 2 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 3 Medium: 3 Low: 22017 Kia Sorento 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 Sorento shows multiple speaker size options in the door panels, suggesting potential factory variations depending on trim level or audio package configuration.
- Tweeters mounted in both the front door panels and D-pillars could indicate a factory audio system designed with higher frequency dispersion in mind.
- The presence of 6.5 inch and 6.75 inch options in the same door locations suggests that aftermarket speakers in either size range may be compatible with the existing mounting points.
- A 4 inch midrange speaker in the center dash position would typically handle mid-frequency vocals and instrumentation, filling the gap between tweeters and larger door speakers.
- The 8 inch woofer location in the rear side panel indicates a dedicated position for low-frequency reproduction, separate from the door-mounted speakers.
- Full-range speakers in the 6.5 inch or 6.75 inch door positions would handle both midrange and bass frequencies without requiring separate tweeters, though component systems remain an option.
- Upgrading the 1 inch tweeters might provide noticeable improvements in high-frequency clarity, particularly for listeners in front and rear seating positions.
- The radio's compatibility with both single DIN and double DIN head units offers flexibility for aftermarket stereo installations with varying feature sets.
- Replacing the rear side panel woofer could enhance bass response without requiring modifications to the door-mounted speaker system.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and midbass drivers would align well with the factory tweeter locations already present in the door panels.