Infiniti EX35 Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Cargo Area Speaker

Infiniti EX35 Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I replace first in my Infiniti EX35 for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the 6.5 inch front door panel speakers. These handle most of your music's frequency range and sit closest to your ears. The front doors typically get 50-80 watts RMS and around 4-8 ohm impedance - perfect for aftermarket upgrades. You'll notice clearer vocals and better midrange punch immediately. The dashboard tweeters can wait since they're harder to access and the front door replacement often improves highs anyway.

Can I install component speakers in all the Infiniti EX35 locations that currently have coaxials?

Yes, but it gets complicated. The 6.5 inch front and rear door panels accept both coaxial and component systems. However, you already have 1 inch dashboard tweeters, so adding component tweeters means you'd have duplicate high-frequency drivers. This could cause phase issues around 3-5 kHz. Most people stick with coaxials in the rear doors and go component up front. The cargo area 5.25 inch spot works fine with either type since it's mainly for rear fill.

What's the difference between the coaxial and component options for my Infiniti EX35 speakers?

Coaxials put everything in one unit - woofer plus tweeter mounted on top. Easier installation, decent sound. Components separate the tweeter from the woofer, usually crossing over around 2.5-4 kHz. Better imaging and you can position tweeters independently. Since your EX35 already has dashboard tweeter locations, components make sense for the front doors. You'd bypass those factory tweeters though. Coaxials work better for rear doors where imaging matters less.

Should I replace the 1 inch dashboard tweeters in my Infiniti EX35?

Maybe not immediately. These tweeters typically handle 15-25 watts and frequencies above 3 kHz. They're actually positioned well for stereo imaging. If you upgrade to front component speakers, you might disconnect these dashboard units to avoid frequency overlap. But if you're keeping coaxials everywhere, the factory tweeters add extra high-end detail. Check if they're blown first - play some cymbals at moderate volume and listen for distortion or rattling.

Why does my Infiniti EX35 have both 5.25 inch and 6.5 inch speakers?

Different roles entirely. The 6.5 inch speakers in the doors handle the full frequency spectrum from around 60 Hz to 20 kHz when they're full-range types. More cone area means better bass response and higher power handling - usually 40-60 watts RMS. The 5.25 inch cargo speakers provide rear fill and ambient sound. They're not critical for imaging since you're facing forward. Some people disconnect them completely for better front soundstage focus.