The Ram C/V rear side panel accommodates a 6x9 inch speaker size, with all locations supporting 6x9 inch units across the model's production span. Full-range speaker types are compatible with the rear side panel audio system. These specifications cover the 2012 to 2015 model 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 side panel location in the Ram C/V positions speakers within the enclosed cargo area side walls, a placement that prioritizes broad sound dispersion into a relatively enclosed rear cabin space.
A 6x9 inch speaker footprint requires a mounting opening and depth clearance sufficient to accommodate an oval driver of significant surface area, meaning the rear side panel cavity in the Ram C/V is dimensioned to accept a larger oval form rather than a circular driver.
The oval geometry of a 6x9 inch driver produces a wider, more distributed sound field laterally, which suits a rear side panel mounting angle where sound radiates across a broad interior volume rather than a focused listening axis.
6x9 inch drivers carry a larger cone surface area than smaller round counterparts, allowing greater air displacement and stronger low-to-mid frequency output from the rear side panel position.
The Ram C/V rear side panel mounting surface is a fixed structural panel, meaning speaker depth and basket dimensions must conform to the available clearance behind the panel without interference from cargo area framing or trim.
Full-range is the sole compatible type listed for the Ram C/V rear side panel, designating a single driver design intended to reproduce the full audible frequency spectrum - typically from approximately 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz - within one speaker unit.
A full-range driver in the rear side panel position handles low, mid, and high frequencies simultaneously without requiring a dedicated crossover network, which corresponds to an installation location that does not incorporate a separate tweeter or subwoofer mount in the same zone.
The rear side panel location places the 6x9 inch full-range driver at a height and angle within the cargo sidewall where mid-bass and midrange frequencies are the primary contributors to audible output at typical listening distances inside the vehicle.
Because full-range drivers reproduce high frequencies as well, the dispersion pattern of the 6x9 inch cone at the rear side panel affects how treble content radiates toward forward seating positions in the Ram C/V cabin.