Kia Forte speaker upgrade

The Forte is a popular first car, and a speaker swap is an affordable first upgrade. Check your year in the table: verified sizes are marked, and anything else says Confirm fit at the shop. We have verified sizes for 4 of 4 year ranges or trims in our table; anything not verified says "Confirm fit at the shop".

Kia Forte speaker sizes by year

Years / trimFront doorsCenter dashRear doorsDash
2019–20246.5" or 6-3/4" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop6.5" or 6-3/4" ✓ Verified–
2017–20186.75" ✓ Verified–6.75" ✓ Verifiedtweeter ✓ Verified
2014–20166.5" or 6-3/4" ✓ Verified–6.5" or 6-3/4" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop
2010–20136.75" ✓ Verified–6.75" ✓ Verified–

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Install notes

  • 2019–2024: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 99-7394B (single-DIN or L-shaped-chassis double-DIN only).
  • 2017–2018: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 95-7356B (DDIN) or 99-7356B (DIN).
  • 2014–2016: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 95-7356B (DDIN) or 99-7356B (DIN).
  • 2010–2013: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 99-7338B (DIN/DDIN), also Forte Koup.

If the new speaker is a different size or deeper than the factory one, it can need an adapter bracket. We check with your car in front of us before we start.

How it works at the shop

Buy and install at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A, Carson. We install in our own bay, often the same day.Everything is picked up at the shop.

Buy now, pay later with the Payment Plan. Synchrony, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, crypto, credit cards over the phone. Call or text us with your year, model and trim.

Kia Forte speaker upgrade: questions

What size speakers fit the Kia Forte?

It depends on the year. Some we have verified: 2019–2024: 6.5" or 6-3/4" in the front doors, 6.5" or 6-3/4" in the rear doors; 2017–2018: 6.75" in the front doors, 6.75" in the rear doors; 2014–2016: 6.5" or 6-3/4" in the front doors, 6.5" or 6-3/4" in the rear doors. Any other spot or year: confirm fit at the shop.

Do I need a new radio or an amp to upgrade the speakers?

Not always. New speakers can run off the factory radio. Some factory premium systems use an amp that needs an interface; we check your trim before you buy.

Can you install them in Carson?

Yes. Bring the Kia Forte to 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A, Carson.Call or text us to confirm it is in stock.

Can I pay over time?

Buy now, pay later with the Payment Plan. Synchrony, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, crypto, credit cards over the phone.

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