Honda Passport Rear Side Panel Speaker Size
The Honda Passport rear side panel accommodates an 8 inch speaker size. The compatible type for the location is a woofer. These specifications cover the years 2001 to 2002.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Woofer | 8 |
| 2001 | Woofer | 8 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Woofer | A larger driver for low frequencies, typically from about 40 Hz up to 1,000 Hz. It delivers most of the bass and lower midrange in a door or panel speaker system. |
Additional Notes
- The rear side panel location in the Honda Passport accommodates an 8-inch speaker cutout.
- An 8-inch driver requires a relatively deep and wide mounting cavity, as the cone excursion and magnet assembly of a woofer at that diameter demand substantial rear clearance behind the baffle surface.
- The rear side panel position places the speaker along the lateral interior wall toward the back of the cabin, a location structurally distinct from door-mounted or rear deck installations.
- A lateral side panel mount directs low-frequency energy into the cabin at an angle rather than upward or forward, influencing how bass frequencies are perceived spatially by occupants.
- The Honda Passport rear side panel specifies compatibility with the woofer type exclusively, meaning the installation is dedicated to low-frequency reproduction rather than full-range or high-frequency output.
- A woofer is a driver designed to reproduce low-frequency audio content, typically operating in a range from approximately 20 Hz to 2,000 Hz depending on the specific driver's design parameters.
- At 8 inches, a woofer moves a substantial volume of air relative to smaller drivers, which supports the reproduction of lower bass frequencies with greater output in an enclosed or semi-enclosed cabin space.
- The rear side panel enclosure within the Honda Passport for the 2001 and 2002 model years shares the same 8-inch woofer specification, indicating a consistent mounting dimensions across both model years.
- The structural integration of the side panel can influence the resonant behavior of the enclosure, as the panel material and rigidity affect how the speaker's back wave interacts with the surrounding cavity.