1987 Chrysler LeBaron Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Chrysler LeBaron factory audio system includes specific locations configured with designated speaker dimensions. Dashboard locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 5.25 inch speakers, and rear locations support a 6x9 inch speaker size. Available compatible speaker types for audio replacement or upgrade operations include full-range and midbass 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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| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1987 Chrysler LeBaron Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 01987 Chrysler LeBaron 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 1987 Chrysler LeBaron contains four distinct speaker locations with varying sizes, suggesting that a systematic replacement approach might start with the larger rear 6x9 inch position, as this location typically handles the widest frequency range and contributes substantially to overall audio output.
- Dashboard speakers in this configuration use 3.5 inch full-range drivers, which generally focus on mid-to-high frequency reproduction due to their compact cone area, though their contribution to total system volume tends to be modest compared to larger locations.
- Both front and rear door panels accommodate 5.25 inch speakers that accept either midbass or full-range configurations, providing flexibility in system design depending on whether a dedicated amplifier or component setup is considered.
- The rear deck position utilizes 6x9 inch oval speakers rated for full-range operation, a format that historically offered increased cone surface area within constrained mounting depths common to package tray installations of this era.
- When midbass-specific speakers are installed in the door panel locations of the 1987 Chrysler LeBaron, a separate tweeter arrangement would likely be necessary to maintain high-frequency response, as midbass drivers typically roll off above 4-5 kHz.
- The single DIN radio opening follows standardized dimensions that may simplify head unit upgrades, though integration of modern features would depend on available wiring harness adapters and antenna connections specific to this platform.
- Full-range speakers in the 5.25 inch door positions attempt to reproduce the entire audio spectrum from a single cone, which can provide adequate sound for factory replacement purposes without requiring crossover networks or multiple driver types.
- The combination of dashboard, door, and rear speakers suggests a four-channel output from the factory radio, though actual amplification power and crossover points would require verification of the original equipment specifications.