2017 Toyota Tacoma Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma factory audio system contains specific factory locations accepting designated components. The front door panel and rear door panel accommodate 6x9 inch and 6.5 inch units respectively, while the front door panel also accepts a 2.5 inch speaker size. Additionally, behind the rear seat supports an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement or upgrade consist of midrange, midbass, full-range, and subwoofer components.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Behind Rear Seat 8 Subwoofer
  • Requires seat removal
  • Limited access space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 2.5 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
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

2017 Toyota Tacoma Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 0

2017 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma contains multiple speakers across different locations, with the front door panels housing both 2.5-inch midrange drivers and 6x9-inch full-range speakers in a component-style configuration.
  • Rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers that can function as either midbass drivers or full-range units, providing flexibility in replacement choices based on system design preferences.
  • A factory subwoofer location exists behind the rear seat with an 8-inch mounting space, suggesting bass reproduction may benefit from aftermarket subwoofer upgrades in this position.
  • The small 2.5-inch midrange speakers in the front doors likely handle vocal and mid-frequency content, while the larger 6x9-inch speakers handle broader frequency ranges including lower midrange and upper bass.
  • Replacing the front 6x9-inch full-range speakers could impact overall sound quality more substantially than smaller drivers, given their broader frequency coverage and larger radiating surface area.
  • The dual-DIN radio compatibility allows for head unit replacement with larger touchscreen models, which may influence speaker upgrade decisions through improved amplification or signal processing capabilities.
  • Sound staging might improve through careful selection of replacement speakers for the 2.5-inch midrange positions, particularly with tweeters or small-format midrange drivers designed for vocal clarity.
  • The 6.5-inch rear speakers offer standard sizing that provides wide compatibility with aftermarket options, potentially allowing for coaxial or component speaker installations.