2017 Ram 2500 Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Ram 2500 factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accommodate designated drivers, where the rear roof accepts a 2.5 inch speaker size, the center dash and dashboard accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, the front door panel and rear door panel support 6x9 inch units, and below seats accepts an 8 inch unit. Available acoustic components for replacement and upgrade purposes include midrange, full-range, and subwoofer variants.
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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| Rear Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Roof | 2.5 | Midrange |
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2017 Ram 2500 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: 12017 Ram 2500 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 Ram 2500 factory audio system includes six distinct speaker locations with varying sizes and functions, suggesting a tiered approach to replacement where the larger 6x9 door panel speakers would likely offer the most substantial impact on overall sound quality.
- Door panel speakers utilize 6x9 oval configurations in both front and rear positions, which typically provide broader frequency response compared to round speakers due to increased cone surface area.
- The dashboard and center dash positions feature smaller 3.5-inch full-range speakers that handle mid and high frequencies, while the 2.5-inch rear roof midrange units focus on a narrower frequency band.
- An 8-inch subwoofer location below the seats indicates factory provisions for low-frequency reinforcement, though aftermarket replacement in this position could potentially enhance bass output and depth.
- The full-range designation for most speaker positions suggests these units attempt to reproduce a wide frequency spectrum without dedicated crossovers, which may limit fidelity compared to component speaker systems.
- Radio compatibility with both single and double DIN configurations provides flexibility for head unit upgrades that could drive replacement speakers more effectively than factory amplification.
- Prioritizing door panel speaker replacement would address the primary sound stage, as these 6x9 units handle the majority of audible frequencies during typical listening conditions.
- The midrange-only specification for rear roof speakers indicates these units receive filtered signals and likely contribute primarily to rear passenger audio fill rather than primary sound reproduction.