2008 Scion tC Speaker Sizes

The 2008 Scion tC factory audio system includes specific mounting locations that accept various components. Specifically, front door panels accommodate 1 inch units and 6.5 inch speakers, while rear side panels accept a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for system replacement and upgrade consist of tweeters, midbass, and full-range units.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2008 Scion tC Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 0 Low: 1

2008 Scion tC 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 2008 Scion tC front door panel accommodates a separate 1 inch tweeter alongside a 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speaker, suggesting a component speaker system configuration rather than a simple coaxial setup.
  • Both front and rear positions accept 6.5 inch speakers with compatibility for either midbass or full-range types, which may allow for flexibility in creating a balanced sound stage or maintaining factory audio characteristics.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeter locations in the front doors could indicate that component speakers would integrate more naturally into the existing speaker architecture than coaxial alternatives.
  • Rear side panel locations are limited to 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers without separate tweeter provisions, which might influence decisions about whether to prioritize front or rear speaker upgrades.
  • The single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility provides options for head unit replacement if audio source upgrades are considered alongside speaker improvements.
  • Upgrading to quality 6.5 inch component speakers in the front positions would likely utilize both the existing tweeter and midbass locations, potentially offering greater sound staging and frequency separation than coaxial replacements.