2014 Kia Soul Speaker Sizes

The 2014 Kia Soul factory audio system features specific mounting positions throughout the vehicle. The dashboard accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, while the front door panel and rear door panel support 6.5 inch speakers. Additionally, the rear side panel can accept 8 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midbass, full-range, and woofer units.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 8 Woofer
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2014 Kia Soul Speaker Replacement Summary

4 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 1

2014 Kia Soul 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 2014 Kia Soul utilizes a four-location speaker configuration that progresses from high-frequency to low-frequency reproduction as one moves from front to rear in the cabin, with 1-inch tweeters in the dashboard, 6.5-inch drivers in both door panels, and 8-inch woofers in the rear side panels.
  • The dashboard tweeters are limited to high-frequency reproduction only, which means the 6.5-inch front door speakers likely handle the majority of midrange and vocal frequencies, making them a primary candidate for replacement when seeking clarity improvements.
  • Both front and rear door panels accommodate the same 6.5-inch size and accept either midbass or full-range drivers, suggesting flexibility in component selection depending on whether the factory tweeters are retained or replaced.
  • The 8-inch rear side panel woofers are designated specifically for low-frequency output rather than full-range duties, indicating they function as dedicated bass drivers within the factory system architecture.
  • The 2014 Kia Soul's radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, which may influence amplifier integration options or signal processing capabilities when upgrading the speaker system.
  • The size progression from 1-inch to 6.5-inch to 8-inch suggests a three-way acoustic design that separates frequency ranges across dedicated drivers, though aftermarket component sets might consolidate these functions differently.
  • Replacing the 6.5-inch door speakers with higher-sensitivity full-range drivers could produce noticeable improvements in vocal presence and midrange detail without requiring modifications to the dashboard tweeter locations.
  • The midbass designation for the 6.5-inch locations indicates these drivers may benefit from aftermarket options with stronger motor structures and more linear excursion capabilities for improved low-midrange response.