2017 Nissan GT-R Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Nissan GT-R factory audio system contains specific factory locations and compatible speaker sizes, where dashboard and rear deck lid locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, front door panel locations accept a 1.5 inch speaker size, a 3.5 inch midrange, and 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for system replacement and upgrade consist of tweeters, full-range units, and midbass components.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 1.5 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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2017 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: 0Replacement priority:
High: 3 Medium: 2 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2017 Nissan GT-R features a multi-speaker configuration across several mounting locations, with front door panels accommodating three distinct speaker sizes that suggest a component system design.
- The front door panels incorporate a 1.5-inch tweeter position, which typically handles higher frequency reproduction and may be prioritized for replacement when seeking improved clarity in vocal and high-end instrumental ranges.
- A 6.5-inch midbass or full-range position in the front doors likely serves as the primary driver for mid-to-low frequency content, making this location potentially significant for those seeking enhanced bass response without subwoofer addition.
- The presence of 3.5-inch midrange speakers in the front doors indicates a three-way component approach in the factory setup, where these drivers would handle the crucial vocal frequency band.
- Dashboard and rear deck lid locations both utilize 3.5-inch full-range speakers, which handle the entire frequency spectrum within their physical limitations and could contribute to overall soundstage width.
- The combination of dedicated tweeter, midrange, and midbass positions in the front doors suggests that aftermarket upgrades might benefit from component speaker sets rather than coaxial designs to maintain the intended frequency separation.
- Replacing the 6.5-inch midbass drivers could potentially yield noticeable improvements in lower frequency detail and output capability, as this size category often shows substantial variation in performance between factory and aftermarket options.
- The full-range 3.5-inch speakers in dashboard and rear positions might receive lower upgrade priority compared to the front door components, though they could influence ambient fill and rear passenger listening experience.