2017 Nissan Altima Speaker Sizes

Speaker size chart for the 2017 Nissan Altima provides factory speaker specifications and locations throughout the vehicle. Information covers standard sizes for dashboard, front door panel, rear door panel, and rear deck lid positions within the audio system. Details support replacement or aftermarket speaker installations by identifying factory speaker configurations across all interior speaker locations.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 3.5 Full-Range
  • 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 Deck Lid 6x9 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2017 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: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 0

2017 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 2017 Nissan Altima factory audio system incorporates four distinct speaker locations, with the dashboard positions utilizing smaller 3.5-inch full-range drivers while both door panel positions accommodate larger 6.5-inch units.
  • Front door panel speakers may accept either midbass or full-range replacements, which could provide flexibility in system configuration depending on whether a dedicated amplifier and crossover setup is planned.
  • The rear deck lid location accepts 6x9-inch full-range speakers, a configuration that typically offers greater cone area compared to circular drivers and may contribute to enhanced low-frequency output in the rear soundstage.
  • Dashboard speakers are limited to 3.5-inch full-range types, which suggests their primary role might be high-frequency reproduction or fill, though replacement options in this size category tend to be somewhat limited compared to more common dimensions.
  • Both front and rear door panels share identical 6.5-inch sizing, potentially simplifying the speaker selection process if maintaining uniform component choices across all door locations is preferred.
  • The radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, which could facilitate aftermarket receiver upgrades with expanded amplification capabilities or advanced signal processing features to complement speaker replacements.
  • Prioritizing front door panel upgrades might yield more noticeable sound quality improvements than addressing dashboard locations first, given the larger driver size and closer proximity to front seat occupants.
  • The availability of midbass-specific options for door panel locations suggests that some enthusiasts might consider component speaker systems with separate tweeters rather than relying solely on full-range replacements.