2016 Kia Soul Speaker Sizes
Speaker size chart for the 2016 Kia Soul, showing factory specifications across multiple locations. Lists speaker sizes installed in dashboard, center dash, front door panel, rear door panel, and rear side panel positions. Information covers factory audio system specifications to assist with aftermarket replacement or upgrade installations. Data provides standard speaker specifications for all audio locations within the vehicle.
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| 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 Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 8 | Woofer |
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2016 Kia Soul Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 12016 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 dashboard tweeters in the 2016 Kia Soul measure 1 inch and handle high-frequency sound reproduction, forming part of a component speaker system that separates frequency ranges across multiple drivers.
- The center dash location houses a 4-inch midrange speaker that typically focuses on vocal and instrumental frequencies, bridging the gap between the tweeters and larger door speakers.
- Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers that can function as either midbass drivers in a component setup or as full-range units, offering flexibility in system configuration.
- The rear side panel positions contain 8-inch woofers that extend low-frequency response beyond what the door speakers provide, potentially enhancing bass output without requiring a subwoofer installation.
- Replacement priorities might focus first on the front door speakers since they handle the broadest frequency range and sit closest to front passengers, followed by the rear doors for balanced sound distribution.
- Component speakers in the front locations could separate tweeters and midbass drivers for improved clarity, while the existing 1-inch tweeter locations suggest the factory system already employs this approach.
- The combination of dedicated tweeters, midrange, and larger woofers indicates a multi-way factory audio design that attempts to distribute frequencies across appropriately sized drivers.
- Upgrading the 6.5-inch door speakers might yield noticeable improvements in midrange detail and tonal accuracy, particularly when paired with aftermarket tweeters or when retaining the factory 1-inch units.
- The 8-inch rear woofers could potentially limit the need for trunk-mounted subwoofer systems in applications where moderate bass reinforcement suffices.
- Single DIN and Double DIN radio compatibility provides options for aftermarket head unit installations that might offer enhanced power output or digital signal processing capabilities to drive upgraded speakers.