1996 Chrysler LHS Speaker Sizes
The 1996 Chrysler LHS factory audio system locations accept 3.5 inch units in the dashboard, 5.25 inch units in the front door panel, and a 6x9 inch speaker size in the rear deck lid. Compatible types for replacement and upgrade 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 Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1996 Chrysler LHS 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: 01996 Chrysler LHS 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 1996 Chrysler LHS factory audio system includes three speaker locations with varying size requirements, suggesting a tiered approach to replacement planning based on acoustic impact and installation complexity.
- Front door panel speakers at 5.25 inches offer dual compatibility with both midbass and full-range drivers, potentially allowing for component system integration or traditional coaxial upgrades depending on audio objectives.
- Rear deck lid positions accommodate 6x9 inch speakers, which typically provide broader frequency response and higher output capacity compared to the smaller dashboard units, making them candidates for initial replacement consideration.
- Dashboard speakers are limited to 3.5 inch full-range units, which may present constraints in bass reproduction due to their compact driver size and mounting location characteristics.
- The midbass compatibility designation for front door speakers suggests these locations could serve as primary mid-frequency anchors in a component configuration, separating tweeter duties to alternative mounting points.
- Single DIN radio specification indicates standard head unit dimensions, maintaining compatibility with aftermarket receivers without requiring dash modification or adapter brackets beyond basic installation hardware.
- The full-range designation across all three locations implies factory wiring supports broadband signal delivery without passive crossover networks integrated into door or deck harnesses.
- Speaker size progression from 3.5 inch dashboard to 6x9 inch rear deck suggests the factory system may have distributed frequency responsibilities across locations, with larger drivers handling lower frequency content.