2008 Scion tC Speaker Sizes

The 2008 Scion tC speaker size chart provides factory specifications for replacement or aftermarket audio upgrades. Information includes locations of speakers within the audio system and corresponding sizes for front door panel and rear side panel positions. Data assists with identifying compatible aftermarket speakers when planning factory system replacements or audio enhancements.

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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.