2016 Scion tC Speaker Sizes
The 2016 Scion tC factory audio system locations include the front door panel, which can accommodate a 1 inch speaker size and 6.5 inch speakers, while the rear side panel will accept 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade procedure consist of tweeters, midbass units, and full-range components.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2016 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: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 0 Low: 12016 Scion tC Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2016 Scion tC utilizes a component-style speaker arrangement in the front doors, with dedicated 1-inch tweeters handling high frequencies separately from the 6.5-inch midbass or full-range drivers.
- Both front and rear locations accommodate 6.5-inch speakers, suggesting that aftermarket component or coaxial speakers of this size could potentially replace factory units across all positions.
- The front door tweeters may be independently replaceable, which could allow for upgrades to silk dome or aluminum designs without necessarily replacing the main door speakers.
- Rear side panel speakers typically receive less power and attention in factory configurations, meaning that upgrading front speakers first would likely yield more noticeable improvements in overall sound quality.
- The full-range compatibility designation suggests that the 6.5-inch positions could potentially accept either dedicated midbass drivers in a component system or standalone coaxial speakers depending on the desired setup.
- The single DIN radio opening provides standard-sized aftermarket head unit compatibility, which could facilitate improved amplification for upgraded speakers across all locations.
- Component speaker systems might offer better staging and imaging compared to coaxial replacements, particularly given the separate tweeter locations already present in the front doors.