Jeep Patriot Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Speaker

Tail Gate Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Jeep Patriot Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Jeep Patriot for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the front door panel 6 x 9 inch speakers. These handle most of your music's frequency range and you'll notice the difference immediately. The Jeep Patriot's front doors typically get 15-25 watts RMS from the factory head unit, so look for speakers rated around 20-50 watts RMS with 4-ohm impedance. Component speakers work better here than coaxials - they separate the tweeter from the woofer for cleaner highs. The dashboard already has dedicated 1 inch tweeters, so you might want to... actually, depends on your setup.

Can I install component speakers in my Jeep Patriot's rear door panels?

Yes, the rear door panels accept both coaxial and component 6 x 9 inch speakers. Component systems give you better staging since you can position the tweeter separately. Mount the crossover somewhere protected from moisture - behind the door panel works. The rear doors usually get less power than fronts, maybe 10-20 watts RMS. If you're running components up front too, consider whether you really need rear speakers at all. Sometimes less is more for soundstage.

What's the deal with the 8 inch rear speaker location in the Jeep Patriot?

The 8 inch rear position can handle full-range speakers or dedicated subwoofers. If you're adding a proper subwoofer system, you might skip this location entirely. For full-range, look for speakers that can handle 20-40 watts RMS and go down to around 50-60 Hz. The location isn't ideal for subwoofer duty - you'd get better bass response from a proper enclosure in the cargo area. But if you want some extra low-end without a full sub setup...

Should I replace the dashboard tweeters in my Jeep Patriot?

Depends on what else you're doing. The 1 inch dashboard tweeters probably get crossed over around 3-5 kHz. If you're installing component speakers in the doors, you might disable these factory tweeters entirely. Some model variations have 2.5 inch dashboard speakers instead - these handle more midrange frequencies around 200-4000 Hz. Test your current setup first. Sometimes the factory tweeters are fine and you're better off focusing your budget on the door speakers.

What about the small speakers in the Jeep Patriot's tailgate?

The 3.5 inch tailgate speakers are mostly for rear fill. They can't produce much bass - expect useful output from maybe 150 Hz up to 8-10 kHz. Look for coaxials rated 5-15 watts RMS. Honestly, these might be the last speakers you'd want to upgrade. Unless you're frequently in the cargo area with the tailgate open, you probably won't notice much difference. The rear door 6 x 9s will have much more impact on your listening experience inside the cabin.