2017 Lexus GS350 Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Lexus GS350 factory audio system features specific locations for various units, where center dash accommodates a 4 inch speaker size. Front door panel and rear door panel accept 6x9 inch speakers and 6.75 inch units respectively. Component replacement and stereo upgrade options include midrange, midbass, and full-range driver types.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 4 Midrange
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.75 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2017 Lexus GS350 Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2017 Lexus GS350 features three distinct speaker locations with varying size requirements, where the front door panels accommodate the largest speakers at 6x9 inch dimensions, followed by 6.75 inch speakers in the rear door panels, and a smaller 4 inch unit in the center dash position.
  • The center dash location houses a 4 inch midrange speaker, which typically handles vocal frequencies and mid-tone reproduction, suggesting this position may serve as a dedicated component for enhancing dialogue clarity and instrument separation in the soundstage.
  • Front door panel speakers accept 6x9 inch full-range units, which generally provide broader frequency response compared to single-cone designs due to their elliptical shape allowing for larger cone surface area and potentially improved bass extension without requiring separate woofers.
  • Rear door positions utilize 6.75 inch speakers compatible with either midbass or full-range configurations, offering flexibility in system design where users might choose midbass-focused units to complement separate tweeters or select full-range speakers for a simpler two-way setup.
  • The specification pattern suggests a three-way factory configuration possibility, where the center dash midrange handles middle frequencies, front door full-range speakers manage broader spectrum reproduction, and rear speakers provide additional fill or ambient sound reinforcement.
  • Replacement priority might logically start with the front door 6x9 inch speakers given their full-range designation and larger size, as these positions typically contribute most significantly to overall sound quality in front-stage imaging and tonal balance.
  • The combination of different speaker sizes across locations indicates an OEM audio design that segments frequency responsibilities spatially, rather than employing uniform speaker sizes throughout the cabin.