2017 Ram 3500 Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Ram 3500 factory audio system features specific mounting positions that accept various components. Center dash and dashboard locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6x9 inch units. Rear roof accommodates a 2.5 inch speaker size, while below seats supports an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for 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

2017 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

2017 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 2017 Ram 3500 factory audio configuration utilizes a variety of speaker sizes across different positions, with 6x9 inch full-range speakers installed in both front and door panels representing the largest non-subwoofer components in the system.
  • Replacing the front and rear door panel speakers may provide the most noticeable sound quality improvement, as these 6x9 inch positions typically handle the majority of musical frequency reproduction in the cabin.
  • The dashboard and center dash positions both accommodate 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which generally serve to fill the mid and upper frequency ranges in the listening environment.
  • A factory 8 inch subwoofer position exists below the seats, designed specifically for low-frequency reinforcement and bass output in the audio system.
  • The rear roof location contains a 2.5 inch midrange speaker, which focuses on reproducing middle frequencies rather than the full audio spectrum.
  • The radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN aftermarket head units, providing flexibility for audio source component upgrades.
  • Full-range speakers in the door panels handle broader frequency ranges compared to the midrange-specific rear roof position, which affects their contribution to overall sound character.
  • The smaller 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch speakers tend to prioritize clarity in vocal and instrumental frequencies rather than deep bass reproduction.