Jeep Compass Rear Speaker Size
The Jeep Compass rear location supports an 8 inch speaker size. Subwoofer units are the compatible type for the audio system. These specifications cover a range from 2007 to 2017.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2016 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2015 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2014 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2013 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2012 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2011 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2010 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2009 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2008 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2007 | Subwoofer | 8 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer | A large driver for the lowest bass notes, typically from about 20 Hz to 120 Hz. It is usually installed in a separate enclosure and works alongside the other speakers. |
Additional Notes
- The rear speaker location in the Jeep Compass accommodates an 8 inch driver across all listed model years.
- An 8 inch subwoofer operates in the low-frequency range, typically reproducing sounds from approximately 20 Hz to 200 Hz, making the rear position in the Jeep Compass dedicated entirely to bass reproduction rather than full-range audio.
- Subwoofers are non-directional at low frequencies, meaning the rear mounting position does not create significant stereo imaging deficiencies for the frequency range the driver handles.
- The rear location of a vehicle cabin, as used in the Jeep Compass for this driver, places the subwoofer behind the primary listening position, which is acoustically acceptable for low-frequency content due to the omni-directional nature of bass waves.
- An 8 inch cone surface area generates sufficient air displacement to produce low-frequency output at usable volume levels within a compact SUV cabin without requiring an external enclosure, provided the factory mounting cavity offers adequate rear volume.
- The subwoofer type listed as compatible indicates the rear speaker cavity in the Jeep Compass is not intended for midrange or high-frequency reproduction, as a subwoofer's frequency response rolls off sharply above its operating range.
- A dedicated subwoofer at the rear position requires a separate front speaker system to handle midrange and treble frequencies, as the 8 inch subwoofer in the Jeep Compass rear location does not reproduce those ranges.
- The physical mounting depth required by an 8 inch subwoofer is generally greater than that of smaller full-range drivers, and the rear cavity in the Jeep Compass is specified to accommodate this driver size across all listed model years.
- Because the Jeep Compass rear location is specified exclusively for a subwoofer type, the mounting baffle and surrounding structure in the vehicle are associated with low-frequency acoustic loading rather than wide-dispersion sound radiation.