2017 Toyota 4Runner Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner factory audio system features dashboard locations that accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, and front door panel locations that support a 6x9 inch speaker size. Cargo area locations accept 10 inch units, while rear door panel and tail gate locations accept 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible types for replacement and upgrade include subwoofers, full-range units, and midbass drivers.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Cargo Area 10 Subwoofer
  • Ample working space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
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 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Tail Gate 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Access through rear opening
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2017 Toyota 4Runner Speaker Replacement Summary

5 total positions
4 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 0

2017 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner factory speakers could benefit from replacement in order of typical priority, starting with the front door panel 6x9 inch units that handle most audio frequencies, followed by the rear door and tail gate 6.5 inch speakers that support rear passenger sound, the dashboard 3.5 inch full-range drivers, and finally the cargo area 10 inch subwoofer position.
  • Front door panel locations accommodate 6x9 inch full-range speakers, a size that potentially provides broader frequency response compared to standard round speakers due to increased cone surface area for midrange and midbass output.
  • Both rear door panel and tail gate positions accept 6.5 inch speakers compatible with either midbass or full-range types, offering flexibility in system configuration depending on whether dedicated tweeters are installed elsewhere or if full-range drivers handle high frequencies independently.
  • The dashboard houses 3.5 inch full-range speakers that typically reproduce higher frequencies and midrange tones, though their smaller size generally limits low-frequency output compared to larger drivers in door locations.
  • A cargo area position accepts a 10 inch subwoofer, which would handle low-frequency bass reproduction that smaller door and dashboard speakers cannot effectively produce due to their size constraints.
  • The radio cavity supports both single DIN and double DIN head unit sizes, providing options for aftermarket receivers with varying feature sets and display configurations when upgrading the audio source component.
  • Upgrading factory speakers with aftermarket components of matching sizes would likely improve sound quality through higher power handling, better materials, and enhanced frequency response characteristics compared to original equipment speakers.