2017 Kia Soul Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Kia Soul factory audio system features dashboard locations that accept 1 inch units. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, while rear side panel locations accept an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a system replacement and upgrade include tweeters, midbass, full-range units, and woofers.

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

2017 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

2017 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 2017 Kia Soul features a four-location speaker configuration with varying sizes that suggest a factory-designed frequency distribution system, where smaller drivers handle higher frequencies and larger drivers manage lower frequency reproduction.
  • The dashboard location houses 1-inch tweeters, which typically reproduce frequencies above 2-5 kHz, contributing to the upper treble range and potentially affecting stereo imaging due to their elevated positioning relative to the listening position.
  • Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers that can accept either midbass or full-range drivers, offering flexibility in component selection depending on whether the owner prefers dedicated frequency-specific drivers or simpler full-range solutions.
  • The rear side panel 8-inch woofer location represents the largest driver position in the factory layout, likely designed to reproduce bass frequencies below 200-300 Hz and extend the lower frequency response of the overall sound system.
  • Replacing the door panel speakers might produce the most noticeable improvement in sound quality, as these locations typically contribute the majority of the midrange frequency content that encompasses fundamental tones of most instruments and vocals.
  • The radio's compatibility with both single DIN and double DIN head units provides options for aftermarket stereo installations, though the specific mounting configuration may require adapters or dash kits depending on which format is selected.
  • Component speaker systems could utilize the existing 1-inch tweeter locations in combination with upgraded 6.5-inch midbass drivers in the doors, maintaining the factory's frequency division approach while improving driver quality.
  • The 8-inch woofer location may benefit from dedicated subwoofer drivers rather than full-range speakers, particularly if enhanced low-frequency output is desired without adding an aftermarket enclosure to the cargo area.