Hyundai Tiburon Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Side Panel Speaker

Cargo Area Speaker

Hyundai Tiburon Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Hyundai Tiburon for the biggest sound improvement?

Replace the front door speakers first - they handle most of your music. The 6.75-inch or 6.5-inch front speakers (depending on your model) do the heavy lifting for vocals and midrange frequencies. You'll notice the difference immediately since these sit closest to your ears. The 1-inch tweeters can wait unless they're blown. Rear 6 x 9 speakers mainly fill in background sound, so they're lower priority. The 8-inch cargo area speaker might be a subwoofer - check if it's actually working before spending money there.

Can I use component speakers in my Hyundai Tiburon's front doors?

Yes, the front doors accept both coaxial and component speakers. Component systems separate the tweeter from the woofer, which usually sounds better but costs more. You'll need to mount the crossover somewhere accessible - maybe under the seat or in the door panel space. The 1-inch tweeter location in the door panel works perfectly for component setups. Just verify your amp can handle the impedance - most aftermarket components run 4 ohms. The factory setup probably expects around 20-50 watts RMS per channel.

Why does my Hyundai Tiburon have different front speaker sizes depending on the model?

Earlier models used 6.5-inch speakers while later ones switched to 6.75-inch. The difference isn't huge - maybe 0.25 inches - but you need the right size for proper fitment. The 6.75-inch version might handle slightly more power, typically 60-80 watts peak versus 50-70 watts for the 6.5-inch setup. Both sizes offer similar frequency response, usually 50Hz to 20kHz. Check your door panel before ordering. The mounting holes and depth requirements changed slightly between generations.

What's the deal with the 8-inch cargo area speaker in my Hyundai Tiburon?

That 8-inch speaker could be either full-range or a dedicated subwoofer. If it's a subwoofer, it probably handles 40Hz to 200Hz frequencies. Full-range versions might go up to 15kHz but won't have much bass impact. The cargo location suggests it's meant for low-end reinforcement. You might find it's 8 ohms instead of the typical 4 ohms - this affects replacement options. Power handling is probably modest, maybe 30-75 watts RMS. Test it with some bass-heavy music to see what it actually does.