Kia Soul EV Speaker Size

Rear Side Panel Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Center Dash Speaker

Kia Soul EV Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I replace first in my Kia Soul EV for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the 6.5 inch front door panel speakers. These handle most of your music's midrange and some bass - around 80Hz to 4kHz typically. The front stage creates your primary listening experience. You'll notice clearer vocals and better instrument separation immediately. The dashboard tweeters work together with these, but the door speakers do the heavy lifting. Skip the center dash 4 inch speaker initially since it mainly fills gaps between the front pair.

Can I install component speakers in the Kia Soul EV rear doors?

Yes, the rear door panels accept both coaxial and component speakers in 6.5 inch size. Component systems might give you better staging if you're sitting in back frequently. However, most people focus on front staging. The rear 6.5s usually run around 25-50 watts RMS from the factory amplifier. Consider how often rear passengers actually listen critically. Sometimes coaxials work fine back there - simpler install, decent sound for background fill.

What's the deal with the 8 inch rear side panel speakers in the Kia Soul EV?

These handle both full-range duties and some subwoofer work - kind of a hybrid setup. They're probably seeing signals from maybe 40Hz up to 1kHz or so. Location matters here. Rear side panels don't give you the best bass positioning, but they add some low-end punch the 6.5s can't provide. If you're upgrading, consider whether you want dedicated subwoofers instead. The 8 inch size is decent for midbass though. Check if they're powered by the same amplifier as other speakers.

Should I replace the 1 inch dashboard tweeters in my Kia Soul EV?

Maybe hold off initially. Dashboard tweeters in the Kia Soul EV typically handle frequencies above 3-4kHz. If your new front door speakers have good high-frequency response, the factory tweeters might actually clash or create weird phase issues. Test your front speaker upgrade first. Sometimes the new door speakers provide enough treble extension. If vocals still sound muffled or cymbals lack sparkle, then consider tweeter upgrades. The dashboard location isn't terrible for imaging, just not ideal.

What impedance should I look for when upgrading Kia Soul EV speakers?

Stick with 4 ohm speakers across the board. The factory amplifier in the Kia Soul EV expects this load. Using 8 ohm speakers cuts your power roughly in half - maybe dropping from 25 watts to 12-15 watts per channel. That's not always bad if you want to prevent overdriving, but most people want maximum output. Check if any speakers are running off head unit power versus amplifier power. Sometimes the center dash or tweeters run differently. Don't mix impedances randomly.