Ram Dakota Rear Side Panel Speaker Size
The Ram Dakota rear side panel accommodates a 6.75 inch speaker size. Compatible types for the location include midbass and full-range audio system units. These specifications cover the 2011 model year.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.75 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Midbass | A driver tuned for upper bass and lower midrange, roughly from 80 Hz to 500 Hz. It has longer cone travel than a full-range unit, which supports stronger bass in doors and panels. |
| 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 side panel location in the 2011 Ram Dakota accommodates a speaker with a 6.75-inch driver diameter, a size that falls within the mid-woofer range and is physically suited to enclosed or semi-enclosed panel cavities found along the rear interior walls of cab interiors.
- A 6.75-inch driver in a rear side panel position operates at a distance from the front listening area, which affects the spatial imaging and reinforcement role the speaker plays within the cabin's overall soundstage.
- The 6.75-inch cone diameter supports a relatively wide radiating surface compared to smaller midrange drivers, enabling stronger low-to-mid frequency output from a rear-mounted position.
- Midbass speakers of the 6.75-inch class are designed to reproduce frequencies roughly in the 80 Hz to 500 Hz range, covering the lower portion of the midrange spectrum and the upper bass region where male vocals, bass guitar, and lower instrument fundamentals reside.
- Full-range speakers of the 6.75-inch class are built to reproduce a broader frequency span, often from around 60 Hz up through 20 kHz, typically achieved through a woofer cone combined with an integrated tweeter or whizzer cone to handle higher frequencies.
- In a rear side panel location, a midbass driver contributes to low-frequency fill and body, reinforcing the bass and lower midrange energy that originates from front-mounted speakers or a subwoofer.
- A full-range driver installed in the rear side panel of the Ram Dakota's 2011 cab configuration handles the full audible spectrum independently, which is relevant in systems without a dedicated tweeter at the rear position.
- The rear side panel mounting orientation typically directs acoustic output laterally or slightly rearward into the cabin, which influences the diffusion of mid and high frequencies toward occupants in the rear seating area.
- The 6.75-inch mounting cutout dimension determines the minimum baffle space required in the panel, and the depth of the speaker basket must clear any structural elements, wiring, or insulation behind the panel surface.
- Because the rear side panel is generally a fixed, enclosed section of the cab structure, the mounting depth tolerance is a critical factor for 6.75-inch drivers, as deeper baskets common in midbass-tuned designs require adequate clearance behind the mounting surface.