2009 Nissan GT-R Speaker Sizes

The 2009 Nissan GT-R factory audio system contains designated locations for various audio components. Specifically, dashboard and rear deck lid locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel locations accept a 1.5 inch speaker size alongside 3.5 inch and 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade consist of tweeter, full-range, midrange, and midbass units.

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

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 3.5 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 1.5 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 3.5 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2009 Nissan GT-R Speaker Replacement Summary

5 total positions
4 easy to replace
3 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 3 Medium: 2 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2009 Nissan GT-R factory audio system uses multiple speaker sizes across different locations, suggesting a multi-way component configuration in the front doors that separates frequency ranges among dedicated drivers.
  • Front door panels house three distinct speaker sizes: a 1.5 inch tweeter for high frequencies, a 3.5 inch midrange driver for vocal and instrumental clarity, and a 6.5 inch midbass or full-range unit for lower frequency reproduction.
  • Replacing the front door speakers could prioritize upgrading the 6.5 inch midbass drivers first, as these typically handle the most critical portion of the audio spectrum and contribute substantially to overall sound quality and bass response.
  • The dashboard and rear deck lid both accommodate 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which may serve as fill or supplementary channels to enhance soundstage width and ambient presence throughout the cabin.
  • The 1.5 inch tweeter location in the front door panel may benefit from aftermarket replacement with higher sensitivity or extended frequency response units to improve high-frequency detail and imaging.
  • A component speaker system with separate tweeters, midrange drivers, and midbass woofers would align with the factory configuration, potentially simplifying installation while offering sound quality improvements over coaxial alternatives.
  • The 3.5 inch midrange position might represent an opportunity to enhance vocal clarity and instrument separation, particularly if replaced with units featuring better cone materials or higher power handling capabilities.