1973 Chevrolet Impala Speaker Sizes

The 1973 Chevrolet Impala factory audio system features a center dash that accommodates 4x10 inch units and a rear deck lid that supports a 6x9 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade consist of full-range units.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 4x10 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Lid 6x9 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1973 Chevrolet Impala Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
1 easy to replace
0 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 1973 Chevrolet Impala appears to rely on just two speaker locations, the center dash and the rear deck lid, which may suggest the factory audio setup was fairly minimal by today's standards. Replacing both positions could be considered a reasonable priority for anyone looking to address the full frequency range across the cabin.
  • The center dash position accommodates a 4x10 inch full-range driver. This size is somewhat less common in the current aftermarket, so sourcing a suitable replacement may require some attention. A full-range unit here would handle mid and high frequencies toward the front of the listening area.
  • The rear deck lid position takes a 6x9 inch full-range speaker, a size that tends to be widely available in the aftermarket. The larger cone area of a 6x9 driver generally allows for greater low-frequency output compared to the smaller 4x10, which could contribute to a more balanced overall sound profile when both positions are addressed together.
  • Since both locations are specified as full-range only, there is no indication of a dedicated subwoofer or tweeter position in the factory configuration. This might suggest that low-frequency extension and high-frequency detail would depend largely on the performance characteristics of the chosen full-range drivers themselves.