2020 Mazda CX-5 Speaker Sizes
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 factory audio system features specific locations for various audio units. The dashboard and d-pillar accommodate 1 inch speaker size and 3 inch units, respectively. Center dash and cargo area support 3.5 inch speakers and 5.25 inch units. Front door panel and rear door panel accept 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midrange, full-range, subwoofer, and midbass.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area | 5.25 | Subwoofer |
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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| D-Pillar | 3 | 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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2020 Mazda CX-5 Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
3
easy to replace
2
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 1Additional Notes
- The front and rear door panels in the 2020 Mazda CX-5 share the same 6.5 inch cutout size, which may suggest that a single speaker model could potentially fit both locations, possibly simplifying a replacement effort across multiple positions.
- The door panel positions support either midbass or full-range driver types, meaning the midbass option would likely handle low-to-mid frequencies only, while a full-range driver could potentially cover a broader frequency span without additional components at those locations.
- The dashboard position is sized for a 1 inch tweeter, which tends to be dedicated to high-frequency reproduction. This placement could suggest that high-frequency dispersion toward the listening area was a consideration in the original speaker layout.
- The cargo area accommodates a 5.25 inch subwoofer, which is a relatively modest size for low-frequency reproduction. Output at this position may be somewhat limited compared to larger subwoofer configurations typically found in dedicated enclosures.
- The D-pillar is designated for a 3 inch midrange driver, a type generally focused on vocal and mid-frequency clarity. Its placement at the rear of the cabin could affect how midrange frequencies are perceived from the primary listening position.
- The center dash holds a 3.5 inch full-range driver, which may serve as a supplemental source of sound coverage toward the front of the cabin. Full-range drivers at this size tend to have limitations in both low-frequency extension and high-frequency detail.
- Replacement priority might reasonably focus on the 6.5 inch front door panel positions first, as midbass and full-range drivers at that location tend to contribute significantly to overall perceived sound quality at the primary listening positions.