2017 Nissan Maxima Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Nissan Maxima factory audio system includes dashboard and rear door panel locations that accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel and rear deck lid locations support 6x9 inch units. Furthermore, dashboard and front door panel locations accept 2 inch and 1 inch tweeters sequentially, establishing baseline metrics where a 1 inch speaker size applies. Compatible speaker types for a replacement and upgrade consist of tweeters, full-range units, and midrange drivers.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 2 | Tweeter |
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| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 3.5 | Midrange |
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2017 Nissan Maxima Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 02017 Nissan Maxima 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 Maxima factory audio system incorporates a multi-location speaker arrangement with varying sizes distributed across the cabin, suggesting a design focused on spatial sound distribution rather than concentrated output from fewer sources.
- The front door panels contain both 1-inch tweeters and 6x9-inch full-range speakers, indicating a two-way component setup in the front doors that separates high-frequency reproduction from broader frequency response.
- Dashboard-mounted speakers include both 2-inch tweeters and 3.5-inch full-range units, which may provide enhanced high-frequency dispersion and staging given their elevated positioning relative to door-mounted components.
- The rear door panels utilize 3.5-inch midrange speakers rather than full-range or tweeter types, suggesting these locations handle primarily mid-frequency content in the factory configuration.
- Full-range 6x9-inch speakers in both the front doors and rear deck lid handle broad frequency reproduction, potentially serving as the primary output sources for mid-bass and lower frequencies in their respective zones.
- Replacing the 6x9-inch speakers in the front doors and rear deck could yield noticeable improvements in overall sound quality, as these larger full-range units likely contribute substantially to perceived volume and frequency balance.
- The tweeter locations in the front door panels and dashboard positions may benefit from component speaker upgrades, particularly when paired with improved 6x9-inch units to maintain proper frequency crossover integration.
- The radio accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, providing flexibility for aftermarket stereo installation without requiring custom modifications to the dashboard opening.
- Aftermarket speaker selection for the 3.5-inch locations would need consideration of the intended application, as the dashboard positions accommodate full-range types while the rear doors specify midrange-focused units.
- The distribution of six different speaker locations across multiple size categories suggests that comprehensive audio system upgrades might require attention to multiple zones rather than focusing solely on front or rear positions.