2017 Toyota Prius Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Toyota Prius factory audio system utilizes a 3.5 inch speaker size in the dashboard. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units. Full-range and midbass units serve as compatible replacement and upgrade options.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2017 Toyota Prius Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 02017 Toyota Prius 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 Prius contains three distinct speaker locations with varying sizes and compatibility options.
- Dashboard speakers at 3.5 inches are limited to full-range driver compatibility, representing the smallest speaker positions in this configuration.
- Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers, offering flexibility between midbass drivers and full-range units depending on system design preferences.
- The door panel speakers likely serve as the primary sound reproduction components given their larger size relative to the dashboard units.
- Aftermarket upgrading might prioritize the 6.5-inch door locations first, as these positions generally contribute more substantially to overall audio output and frequency response.
- Full-range speakers in the door positions could provide adequate performance for listeners seeking simpler replacement solutions without component separation.
- Midbass-specific drivers in the doors would suggest a component system approach, potentially pairing with separate tweeters for improved frequency distribution.
- The single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility indicates flexibility for head unit replacement without significant dashboard modification concerns.
- Sound staging possibilities may be influenced by the dashboard speaker positioning, though these smaller drivers typically handle higher frequency ranges when present in multi-speaker configurations.
- Replacing factory speakers with aftermarket units of the same size category could enhance clarity and power handling without requiring mounting adapters or structural modifications.