2016 Ram 3500 Speaker Sizes

The 2016 Ram 3500 factory audio system features specific mounting positions that support various audio components. Center dash and dashboard locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6x9 inch speakers, while rear roof supports a 2.5 inch speaker size. Below seats accepts an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement and upgrade include midrange, full-range, and subwoofer.

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

2016 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

2016 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 2016 Ram 3500 features a diverse speaker configuration with six distinct mounting locations, each designed to accommodate specific speaker types and sizes ranging from 2.5-inch to 8-inch drivers.
  • The rear roof position houses 2.5-inch midrange speakers, which typically focus on reproducing vocal frequencies and mid-range instruments rather than full-spectrum audio.
  • Both the center dash and dashboard locations utilize 3.5-inch full-range speakers, suggesting these positions may handle primary cab audio output in base audio configurations.
  • Front and rear door panels share identical 6x9-inch full-range speaker specifications, which could provide broader frequency response and higher output potential compared to the smaller dash-mounted units.
  • The below-seats location accommodates 8-inch subwoofers, indicating factory provisions for low-frequency reinforcement without requiring extensive custom installation work.
  • Upgrading the door panel speakers might offer the most noticeable sound quality improvement given their larger size and full-range capability relative to other factory positions.
  • The combination of dedicated midrange, full-range, and subwoofer positions suggests the factory system may have employed a multi-way design strategy across different trim levels.
  • Single DIN and Double DIN radio compatibility provides flexibility for aftermarket head unit upgrades that could better drive replacement speakers across all positions.