2013 Nissan Murano Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Nissan Murano factory audio system includes dashboard and d-pillar locations that accommodate 2.5 inch speakers, while cargo area, front door panel, and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units. Midrange, midbass, and full-range driver designs function as valid replacement and upgrade components for the vehicle.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| D-Pillar | 3 | Midrange |
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| Dashboard | 2.5 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2013 Nissan Murano Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
3
easy to replace
2
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 12013 Nissan Murano Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double DIN | 7"×4" | 180×100 | Double size for modern multimedia systems with large touchscreens |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2013 Nissan Murano contains five distinct speaker locations with varying sizes, suggesting a factory audio system that distributes frequencies across multiple points throughout the cabin rather than relying solely on traditional door-mounted speakers.
- Dashboard speakers measure 2.5 inches and function as dedicated midrange drivers, likely handling vocal frequencies and mid-spectrum content that benefits from forward-facing placement near the windshield for improved soundstage depth.
- D-pillar speakers at 3 inches also serve midrange duties, positioned in the rear pillars to create ambient fill and potentially enhance surround sound effects for rear passengers, though their small size may limit output capability.
- The three 6.5-inch locations in the cargo area and both front and rear door panels accept either midbass or full-range speakers, providing flexibility in system configuration depending on whether a subwoofer is present or whether upper frequencies need reinforcement.
- Replacing the 6.5-inch door panel speakers would typically take priority over smaller drivers since they handle the bulk of audible frequency range and contribute most significantly to overall volume and bass response in systems without dedicated subwoofers.
- Full-range 6.5-inch speakers in the door locations could reproduce everything from lower bass frequencies up through treble, while midbass-specific options would focus on punchier low-end performance when paired with separate tweeters or the existing small midrange drivers.
- The cargo area 6.5-inch speaker location may serve as rear fill or supplement bass response in the load space, though its effectiveness depends heavily on enclosure design and whether the area remains unobstructed by cargo.
- Aftermarket speaker selection for the smaller dashboard and D-pillar locations may prove challenging given the limited 2.5-inch and 3-inch sizes, as these dimensions fall outside the most common component speaker ranges available from major manufacturers.
- The double DIN radio opening allows for direct installation of modern touchscreen head units without additional dash modifications, potentially enabling significant sound quality improvements through better digital signal processing and amplification before addressing speaker replacements.