1981 Chrysler Cordoba Speaker Sizes
The 1981 Chrysler Cordoba speaker size chart provides factory specifications and locations for audio system components. Information covers dashboard and rear deck lid speaker positions. Details assist with identifying replacement or aftermarket upgrade options. Data includes factory audio configurations and specifications for locating speakers within the audio system.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1981 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: 01981 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 1981 Chrysler Cordoba features a dual-location speaker setup with dashboard-mounted 3.5-inch units and rear deck 6x9-inch speakers, both utilizing full-range driver configurations without separate tweeter elements.
- The rear deck position typically takes priority during replacement due to the larger 6x9-inch format providing greater cone area for bass response compared to the limited output capability of 3.5-inch dashboard speakers.
- Full-range speaker types integrate the entire frequency spectrum into a single driver design, eliminating the crossover networks and separate tweeters found in component systems while maintaining compatibility with the factory mounting locations.
- The 6x9-inch oval format offers approximately 42 square inches of radiating surface area, substantially exceeding the roughly 9.6 square inches available from the 3.5-inch round dashboard units.
- Aftermarket full-range replacements for the dashboard locations often incorporate polypropylene or treated paper cones with integrated whizzer cones to extend high-frequency response despite the compact driver size.
- The rear deck speakers typically handle midrange and bass frequencies more effectively due to their larger voice coils and suspension systems, while the dashboard units primarily contribute to vocal clarity and upper midrange presence in the soundstage.
- Single DIN radio compatibility indicates a standardized 2-inch tall head unit opening, allowing for modern source unit installation without significant dash modification while maintaining signal output to the factory speaker locations.
- Upgrading the rear deck speakers first tends to produce the most noticeable improvement in overall sound quality, particularly in low-frequency extension and maximum output levels during higher volume operation.