2014 Kia Soul Speaker Sizes

The 2014 Kia Soul speaker size chart provides factory specifications for aftermarket replacement or upgrade purposes. Information includes locations throughout the audio system, such as dashboard, front door panel, rear door panel, and rear side panel positions. Details support aftermarket speaker installations.

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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.