2007 Saab 9-7x Speaker Sizes

The 2007 Saab 9-7x factory audio system contains specific mounting locations for various audio components. The dashboard accommodates a 3.5 inch speaker size. Meanwhile, front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch speakers. Full-range and midbass units serve as viable replacement and upgrade components for the vehicle.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2007 Saab 9-7x Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0

2007 Saab 9-7x 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 2007 Saab 9-7x factory audio system incorporates three distinct speaker locations, with the dashboard positions housing smaller drivers compared to the door-mounted components.
  • Dashboard speakers in this vehicle accept 3.5 inch full-range drivers, which typically handle mid and high frequencies within the audio spectrum.
  • Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, offering flexibility between midbass drivers and full-range units depending on system configuration preferences.
  • The door panel locations may provide better bass response potential than the dashboard positions due to the larger driver size and mounting location.
  • Full-range speakers in the door positions would handle the entire frequency spectrum, while midbass drivers would focus on lower midrange and bass frequencies, potentially working alongside separate tweeters.
  • Upgrading the door speakers might yield more noticeable improvements in overall sound quality compared to replacing the smaller dashboard units, given their larger surface area and frequency range capabilities.
  • The radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, allowing for aftermarket receiver installations without custom modifications.
  • A system upgrade could involve installing component speakers in the doors, using the 6.5 inch locations for midbass woofers while adding separate tweeters elsewhere in the cabin.