Suzuki Kizashi Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Rear Speaker

Suzuki Kizashi Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I replace first in my Suzuki Kizashi for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the front door 6.5 inch speakers. These handle most of your music's frequency range and you'll notice the difference immediately. The Kizashi's front doors accept both coaxial and component speakers, so you have flexibility. Component systems give better staging but coaxials are simpler to install. After front doors, consider the rear 6.5 inch speakers in the door panels - they fill out the soundstage. The dashboard 3 inch speakers can wait since they're mostly for fill.

Can I install component speakers in my Suzuki Kizashi front doors?

Yes, the Kizashi supports component systems in the front doors. You'll use the existing 6.5 inch woofer location and the 1 inch tweeter spot that's already there. This gives you proper frequency separation - woofers handle bass and midrange while tweeters do the highs. Make sure your component crossovers can handle around 50-100 watts RMS. The factory tweeter location might need minor modification depending on your new tweeter size, but most 1 inch units fit well enough.

What's the difference between the rear speakers in my Suzuki Kizashi?

There are two rear speaker locations in the Kizashi. The rear door panels take 6.5 inch speakers - these can be coaxial, component, or full-range types. Then there's an 8 inch rear speaker that handles full-range or subwoofer duties, though this was only available through 2012. The 8 inch location gives you more bass extension than typical 6.5s. If you have the 8 inch spot, you might want to use it for a small subwoofer rather than full-range since the door speakers handle most frequencies anyway.

Should I replace the dashboard speakers in my Suzuki Kizashi?

The 3 inch dashboard speakers are lower priority. They're positioned for midrange and tweeter duties but their small size limits impact. Focus on your 6.5 inch door speakers first - they do the heavy lifting. The dash speakers mostly fill in the upper frequencies and provide some staging. If you do upgrade them, look for speakers rated around 20-40 watts RMS with good high-frequency response. Some people disconnect them entirely after upgrading the door speakers and don't miss them.

What power handling should I look for in Suzuki Kizashi replacement speakers?

Most Kizashi factory speakers probably see around 15-25 watts RMS from the stock head unit. For replacements, aim for speakers that can handle 50-75 watts RMS - this gives you headroom if you add an amplifier later. The 6.5 inch locations can typically accommodate speakers up to 100 watts RMS without issues. Don't get caught up in peak power ratings, they're mostly marketing. RMS power handling tells you what the speaker can actually use continuously without damage.