2016 Nissan Altima Speaker Sizes
The 2016 Nissan Altima speaker size chart provides factory speaker specifications and locations for replacement or aftermarket upgrade purposes. Information includes speaker positions in dashboard, front door panels, rear door panels, and rear deck lid areas. The chart details factory audio system specifications to assist with aftermarket speaker installations and replacements.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2016 Nissan Altima Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
3
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 02016 Nissan Altima 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 2016 Nissan Altima factory audio system utilizes four different speaker locations with varying sizes and type compatibility.
- Dashboard speakers measure 3.5 inches and accept full-range drivers, which typically handle mid and high frequencies in factory configurations.
- Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers with compatibility for either midbass or full-range types, offering flexibility in component system design.
- The rear deck lid position accepts 6x9-inch speakers limited to full-range compatibility, a common size for factory rear fill applications.
- Upgrading the door panel speakers may provide the most noticeable sound quality improvement due to their larger cone area and dual-type compatibility.
- Full-range speakers can reproduce a broader frequency spectrum from a single driver, while midbass units typically focus on lower midrange and upper bass frequencies.
- The 6x9-inch rear deck speakers offer greater surface area than the door speakers, potentially contributing more output in the mid and upper bass regions.
- Component speaker systems could utilize the door panel locations for midbass drivers paired with separate tweeters, though tweeter mounting would require additional consideration.
- The dashboard speakers, being the smallest in the system, likely serve primarily as center fill or upper frequency support in the factory configuration.
- Radio replacement options include both single DIN and double DIN head units, providing compatibility with aftermarket receivers of either standard size.
- Replacing speakers in the door panels and rear deck while retaining factory dashboard units could represent a practical approach to system improvement without complete replacement.