2020 Nissan Maxima Speaker Sizes

The 2020 Nissan Maxima factory audio system incorporates multiple locations for components. The dashboard accepts 2 inch units and 3.5 inch speakers, the front door panel supports a 1 inch speaker size alongside 6x9 inch speakers, the rear door panel accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, and the rear deck lid accepts 6x9 inch speakers. Tweeter, midrange, and full-range units function as compatible speaker types for audio replacement or system upgrade.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 2 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Dashboard 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • 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 3.5 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2020 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: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2020 Nissan Maxima features a multi-size speaker configuration that includes dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and full-range speakers distributed across different locations within the cabin.
  • Front door panels contain a two-way system with 1 inch tweeters handling high frequencies and 6x9 inch full-range speakers managing broader frequency response.
  • Dashboard positions accommodate both 2 inch tweeters and 3.5 inch full-range speakers, suggesting a layered approach to soundstage development in the front listening area.
  • Rear door panels utilize 3.5 inch midrange speakers, which typically focus on vocal and instrumental clarity in the middle frequency spectrum.
  • The rear deck lid incorporates 6x9 inch full-range speakers, matching the size specification of the front door full-range units.
  • Replacing the front door 6x9 inch speakers may yield noticeable changes to overall sound quality, as these full-range units likely handle a substantial portion of the audio spectrum for front passengers.
  • Tweeter replacement in the front doors and dashboard could refine high-frequency detail and imaging, though the smaller physical size of these components generally means less total acoustic output compared to larger drivers.
  • The 3.5 inch midrange speakers in the rear doors operate within a frequency range that often determines perceived clarity of vocals and lead instruments during playback.
  • Aftermarket speakers maintaining the original size specifications would preserve mounting compatibility without requiring modifications to factory locations.
  • The dual 6x9 inch full-range speaker positions in front doors and rear deck create potential for balanced bass response when oriented properly within their respective enclosures.