1984 Chrysler New Yorker Speaker Sizes
The 1984 Chrysler New Yorker factory audio system features a dashboard that accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, and a front door panel that accepts a 5.25 inch speaker size. Additionally, the rear deck lid will support 6x9 inch units. Compatible types for replacement and upgrade include full-range and midbass drivers.
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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1984 Chrysler New Yorker 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: 01984 Chrysler New Yorker 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 front door panels in the 1984 Chrysler New Yorker may benefit from speaker replacement first, as the 5.25 inch location typically handles critical midrange frequencies that affect vocal clarity and overall tonal balance in the listening position.
- Full-range speakers could be installed across all three locations, though the front door position allows for the option of midbass drivers paired with separate tweeters for potentially enhanced frequency response separation.
- The 6x9 inch rear deck lid speakers generally provide more cone area than the smaller dashboard units, which might contribute to increased bass output and overall sound pressure level from the rear soundstage.
- Dashboard speakers at 3.5 inches tend to focus on upper midrange and treble frequencies due to their limited cone surface area, suggesting they may complement rather than compete with the larger door and deck speakers.
- The single DIN radio opening could accommodate aftermarket head units that provide higher power output than factory equipment, which may allow upgraded speakers to perform closer to their potential sensitivity and power handling specifications.
- Installing midbass drivers in the front doors of this 1984 Chrysler New Yorker would likely require a separate tweeter solution since midbass speakers typically have reduced high-frequency extension compared to full-range designs.
- The varied speaker sizes across locations suggest a factory configuration designed for distributed sound rather than concentrated output, which aftermarket component systems might alter depending on installation choices and crossover settings.