1997 Chrysler Concorde Speaker Sizes
The 1997 Chrysler Concorde factory audio system contains specific speaker locations paired with compatible units, ensuring proper integration. Specifically, the dashboard accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, the front door panel supports a 5.25 inch speaker size, and the rear deck lid accepts 6x9 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade procedure consist of full-range and midbass configurations.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1997 Chrysler Concorde Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 01997 Chrysler Concorde Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 1997 Chrysler Concorde front door panels may benefit from replacement speakers first, as the 5.25 inch locations typically handle mid-frequency content that affects vocal clarity and overall tonal balance in the listening position.
- The dashboard locations accept 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which generally function as supplemental high-frequency sources rather than primary sound producers in the factory configuration.
- The rear deck lid positions accommodate 6x9 inch speakers, a format that often provides extended bass response compared to circular drivers of similar cone area due to increased surface contact with the mounting surface.
- Midbass-capable speakers in the front door locations could improve lower midrange reproduction between approximately 80Hz and 500Hz, frequencies that factory paper cone drivers may not reproduce with sufficient authority.
- Full-range options exist for all three locations, though dedicated component systems with separate tweeters might require custom mounting solutions beyond the factory dashboard positions.
- The single DIN radio opening allows for aftermarket head unit installation without requiring dash modification, potentially enabling signal processing features that weren't available in factory 1997 audio systems.
- The 6x9 inch format in the rear deck typically handles a broader frequency range than smaller circular speakers, though rear-fill contribution to front soundstage imaging tends to be minimal in most listening scenarios.
- Upgrading the 5.25 inch front speakers while retaining factory rear speakers may create tonal imbalance, as newer drivers often feature higher sensitivity ratings and different frequency response characteristics than original equipment.