2013 Ram 3500 Speaker Sizes

The 2013 Ram 3500 factory audio system features specific location allocations where the rear roof accommodates 2.5 inch speakers, the center dash and dashboard support 3.5 inch speakers, and the front door panel and rear door panel accept 6x9 inch units. Below seats accommodates an 8 inch speaker size. Component categories for acoustic replacement and upgrade feature midrange, full-range, and subwoofer configurations.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Below Seats 8 Subwoofer
  • Very limited height clearance
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard 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
Rear Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Roof 2.5 Midrange
  • Requires headliner removal
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high

2013 Ram 3500 Speaker Replacement Summary

6 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 4 Low: 1

2013 Ram 3500 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 2013 Ram 3500 factory audio system incorporates six distinct speaker locations with varying sizes and functions, suggesting a tiered approach where door panel replacements would likely yield the most noticeable acoustic improvements due to their 6x9 inch full-range configuration handling the majority of audible frequencies.
  • Front and rear door panels both accommodate 6x9 inch full-range speakers, which typically provide broader frequency response compared to the smaller dashboard and center dash units, potentially making these positions the initial focus for sound system upgrades.
  • The dashboard and center dash positions utilize compact 3.5 inch full-range speakers that may serve primarily for midrange and high-frequency reproduction in the stock configuration, though their smaller cone area generally limits low-frequency output compared to larger drivers.
  • An 8 inch subwoofer position below the seats indicates factory provisions for dedicated low-frequency reinforcement, which could be enhanced with aftermarket alternatives designed for improved bass response and power handling in the 2013 Ram 3500 cab environment.
  • The rear roof location features a 2.5 inch midrange-specific speaker rather than full-range, suggesting this position focuses on vocal clarity and mid-frequency detail rather than attempting to reproduce the entire audible spectrum.
  • Single DIN and Double DIN radio compatibility provides flexibility for head unit replacement, potentially enabling improved source quality and amplification that could better drive upgraded speakers across all positions.
  • The varied speaker types throughout the cabin may indicate a factory system designed with specific frequency allocation in mind, where midrange units handle vocal ranges while full-range speakers attempt broader coverage within their physical limitations.