1973 Chevrolet Suburban Speaker Sizes

The 1973 Chevrolet Suburban speaker size chart details factory speaker locations and specifications for replacement or aftermarket audio system upgrades. Information covers center dash and rear side panel positions. Data includes speaker specifications to assist with identifying compatible aftermarket options for factory audio system components.

As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from purchases made through links marked. Read more in our disclaimer.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 4x10 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Side Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

1973 Chevrolet Suburban Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 0 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 0 Medium: 1 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 1973 Chevrolet Suburban appears to have relied on two distinct speaker locations, with the center dash position taking a 4x10 inch full-range unit and the rear side panel accommodating a larger 6x9 inch full-range unit.
  • The rear side panel location may take priority for replacement given that the 6x9 inch format typically supports a wider frequency response range compared to the 4x10 inch center dash position, which could suggest greater potential for audible improvement at that location.
  • Both positions are listed as full-range compatible only, indicating that component speaker systems with separate tweeters and woofers would not be specified fits for either location.
  • The 4x10 inch sizing at the center dash position is a relatively narrow format, which may impose certain limitations on low-frequency output from that location compared to the rear 6x9 inch position.
  • The 6x9 inch rear side panel speakers, being full-range units, could reasonably handle both mid and high frequencies without the need for additional crossover components or supplementary tweeters.