1986 Chrysler Laser Speaker Sizes
The 1986 Chrysler Laser factory audio system includes specific locations that accommodate various components, such as a dashboard that accepts a 3.5 inch speaker size, front door panels that accommodate 5.25 inch units, and rear door panels that support 5x7 inch units. Full-range and midbass units serve as compatible replacement and upgrade types for the vehicle.
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 Door Panel | 5x7 | Full-Range |
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1986 Chrysler Laser 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: 01986 Chrysler Laser 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 dashboard position uses 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which typically handle the entire frequency spectrum from a single driver unit rather than separating tasks between tweeters and woofers.
- Front door panels in the 1986 Chrysler Laser accommodate 5.25 inch speakers with options for either midbass or full-range configurations, where midbass units focus on lower mid-frequencies and bass response while full-range handles broader frequency reproduction.
- Rear door panels utilize 5x7 inch full-range speakers, an oval format that often provides more cone area than circular equivalents within similar mounting space constraints.
- Upgrading the front door speakers may deliver more noticeable improvements than other positions since these locations typically contribute most directly to the listening experience in front-seat positions.
- The single DIN radio configuration indicates a standard-height head unit opening, which may limit certain modern multimedia receiver installations without additional adapters or modification.
- Midbass-capable front door speakers could potentially enhance lower frequency response when paired with separate tweeters in a component system configuration, though the factory positions list full-range as an alternative option.
- The variation in speaker sizes across positions suggests each location was designed for specific acoustic roles within the original audio system architecture.
- Aftermarket speaker selection would need to account for mounting depth and magnet clearance behind each panel location, factors not specified in basic size measurements.