2016 Nissan Murano Speaker Sizes

The 2016 Nissan Murano factory audio system locations include the dashboard, which accommodates a 2.5 inch speaker size, and the d-pillar, which supports 3 inch units. Cargo area, front door panel, and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible types for an audio replacement and upgrade consist of midrange, midbass, and full-range units.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Cargo Area 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Ample working space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
D-Pillar 3 Midrange
  • Extremely difficult access
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Dashboard 2.5 Midrange
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2016 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: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 1

2016 Nissan Murano 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 2016 Nissan Murano contains five distinct speaker locations with three different size categories ranging from 2.5 inches to 6.5 inches.
  • Dashboard speakers measure 2.5 inches and function as midrange drivers, which typically handle vocal frequencies and instrumental detail in the middle portion of the audio spectrum.
  • D-pillar locations accommodate 3-inch midrange speakers, suggesting a multi-point sound staging approach that may distribute mid-frequency content throughout the cabin.
  • The three 6.5-inch locations in the cargo area and both door panels accept either midbass or full-range speakers, providing flexibility in system design depending on whether a component or coaxial configuration is preferred.
  • Door panel speakers often receive priority during upgrades since they tend to contribute most significantly to overall sound quality and imaging when positioned near ear level.
  • Full-range speakers combine multiple frequency ranges in a single unit, while midbass drivers focus on lower midrange and upper bass frequencies, typically requiring separate tweeters for high-frequency reproduction.
  • The smaller dashboard and D-pillar speakers might be considered secondary upgrade targets compared to the larger door-mounted units, though they can influence soundstage width and ambient fill.
  • Both single DIN and double DIN radio openings are listed as compatible, indicating potential variability in factory head unit configurations or aftermarket replacement options.