1979 Chrysler Cordoba Speaker Sizes
The 1979 Chrysler Cordoba factory audio system locations include a dashboard that accommodates 3.5 inch speakers 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.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1979 Chrysler Cordoba Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
1
easy to replace
0
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 01979 Chrysler Cordoba 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 1979 Chrysler Cordoba factory audio configuration includes two distinct speaker locations with different size specifications, suggesting that rear deck speakers would handle lower frequency reproduction while dashboard units focus on mid-range and higher frequencies.
- Dashboard speakers in the 3.5 inch format are limited by their smaller cone area, which typically restricts bass response below approximately 150-200 Hz, making the rear deck 6x9 inch speakers the primary source of lower frequency output in this configuration.
- The 6x9 inch rear deck speakers offer approximately 3.5 times more cone surface area than the dashboard units, potentially providing greater sensitivity and extended low-frequency capability when replaced with aftermarket full-range speakers.
- Full-range speaker types specified for both locations indicate that the 1979 Chrysler Cordoba was not equipped with separate component systems or dedicated tweeters from the factory, simplifying replacement options but potentially limiting high-frequency extension above 15-18 kHz.
- Single DIN radio mounting allows for straightforward head unit upgrades while maintaining compatibility with modern source equipment, though amplifier power output from aftermarket radios may exceed the thermal handling capacity of original speaker mounting locations.
- The rear deck location typically provides better acoustic coupling for lower frequencies due to the trunk cavity acting as an enclosure, while dashboard mounting often results in more direct sound projection toward front passengers.
- Replacing the smaller dashboard speakers might yield less noticeable improvement in overall sound quality compared to upgrading the larger rear deck units, given the difference in radiating area and frequency range capabilities.