2016 Ram 1500 Speaker Sizes
The 2016 Ram 1500 factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accept various hardware dimensions. Center dash and dashboard locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6x9 inch units. Overhead locations accommodate a 2.5 inch speaker size, and below seats locations accept an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade include midrange, full-range, and subwoofer components.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below Seats | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Overhead | 2.5 | Midrange |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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2016 Ram 1500 Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 4 Low: 12016 Ram 1500 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 Ram 1500 contains multiple speaker locations with varying sizes, suggesting a potential multi-stage upgrade approach where door panels might take priority due to their larger 6x9 format and full-range capability.
- Full-range speakers dominate the sound system layout, appearing in dashboard, center dash, and both front and rear door positions, which may indicate these handle the majority of frequency reproduction without dedicated tweeters in those locations.
- The overhead position uses a 2.5-inch midrange driver rather than a full-range unit, potentially focusing on mid-frequency reinforcement for passengers in specific seating positions.
- An 8-inch subwoofer location exists below the seats, which could provide low-frequency extension without requiring trunk-mounted enclosures, though space constraints might limit cone excursion compared to traditional aftermarket installations.
- The 6x9 door speakers may offer greater output potential than the smaller dashboard units due to their increased cone area, making them candidates for higher power handling if matched with appropriate aftermarket replacements.
- Both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility suggests flexibility in head unit upgrades, potentially allowing for improved signal processing and amplifier integration to support higher-quality speaker replacements.
- Replacing the smaller 3.5-inch dashboard and center dash speakers might yield limited bass improvement due to physical size constraints, though clarity in vocal and upper-frequency ranges could benefit from higher-quality components.
- The factory configuration spreads sound sources across six distinct locations plus a subwoofer, which may create a diffuse soundstage that aftermarket speakers could refine through improved frequency response and dispersion characteristics.