Jeep Patriot Rear Speaker Size
The Jeep Patriot rear location supports an 8 inch speaker size and 6x9 inch speakers. Compatible types across the rear position include subwoofer and full-range units. The specifications cover the 2007 to 2017 model range.
| 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 |
| 2008 | Full-Range | 6x9 |
| 2007 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2007 | Full-Range | 6x9 |
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. |
| Full-Range | A single driver that reproduces bass through treble without a separate crossover network. It is the simplest replacement option and is common in factory audio systems. |
Additional Notes
- The rear speaker location in the Jeep Patriot accommodates 2 distinct speaker sizes across the model range: 8 inch round and 6x9 inch oval formats.
- The 8 inch subwoofer size fits within a mounting cavity that supports a relatively deep driver basket, as subwoofers require greater excursion depth than full-range drivers to move the air volume necessary for low-frequency reproduction.
- An 8 inch cone surface area allows for sufficient diaphragm displacement in the rear of the Patriot's cabin, where subwoofers handle the lowest frequencies in the audible spectrum, typically below 80-120 Hz.
- Subwoofers are non-directional at the frequencies they reproduce, meaning placement in the rear of the Jeep Patriot does not significantly affect perceived stereo imaging for bass content.
- The 6x9 inch oval format listed for the 2007 and 2008 Jeep Patriot rear location reflects a mounting opening shaped to fit an asymmetric baffle, with the elongated axis increasing cone area beyond what a circular 6 inch driver would allow.
- Full-range drivers cover a wide frequency band, typically from around 60 Hz up to 20 kHz, incorporating a woofer cone and often a whizzer cone or integrated tweeter to handle both lower midrange and high-frequency content from a single driver.
- A 6x9 inch full-range driver in the rear location contributes to both midrange reproduction and high-frequency dispersion toward the rear passengers, with the directional nature of high frequencies meaning the driver's angle and facing direction affect treble distribution in the cabin.
- The rear placement of full-range drivers in the 2007 and 2008 models positions the high-frequency output behind the listening position, which influences the perceived front-to-rear soundstage balance relative to front speaker placement.
- Subwoofers in the rear location of the Patriot require a dedicated amplifier channel or powered enclosure, as the low-frequency bandwidth handled by an 8 inch subwoofer demands significantly more power and a specific crossover point compared to full-range drivers.
- The transition from a dual-size fitment in 2007 and 2008 to a single 8 inch subwoofer-only specification from 2009 through 2017 reflects a change in the rear baffle or mounting structure of the Jeep Patriot across those model years.