2013 Nissan GT-R Speaker Sizes

The 2013 Nissan GT-R factory audio system contains specific factory locations to accept various components, where the dashboard and rear deck lid accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, and the front door panel supports a 1.5 inch speaker size alongside 3.5 inch units and 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade encompass tweeters, full-range drivers, midranges, 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

2013 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 2013 Nissan GT-R factory audio configuration includes five distinct speaker locations, with the front door panels housing three separate speaker sizes that likely work together in a component-style arrangement.
  • The front door panel integration of 1.5 inch tweeters, 3.5 inch midrange drivers, and 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers suggests a multi-way speaker system design that divides frequency ranges among specialized drivers.
  • Replacement options for the 6.5 inch front door panel speakers could accommodate either dedicated midbass drivers for frequency-specific reproduction or full-range speakers for broader frequency coverage, depending on the desired audio system configuration.
  • The dashboard and rear deck lid positions both utilize 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which typically handle a wider frequency spectrum compared to the specialized drivers found in the front door panels.
  • Upgrading the front door panel speakers might take priority given the three-speaker arrangement per door, as these locations could provide the most substantial impact on overall sound staging and frequency response.
  • The tweeter size of 1.5 inch indicates compatibility with aftermarket high-frequency drivers designed for upper-range clarity and detail in the audio spectrum.
  • The smaller 3.5 inch openings in multiple locations may limit bass response capabilities, potentially making the 6.5 inch front door speakers particularly important for lower-frequency reproduction.
  • Maintaining the component-style separation between tweeters, midrange, and midbass drivers during replacement could preserve the intended frequency division and sound stage characteristics.