1985 Chrysler New Yorker Speaker Sizes
The 1985 Chrysler New Yorker factory audio system includes specific locations that accommodate audio components, such as the dashboard and front door panel which accept 3.5 inch and 5.25 inch speakers respectively, while the rear deck lid supports a 6x9 inch speaker size. Available compatible speaker types for system replacement and upgrade consist of full-range and midbass configurations.
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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1985 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: 01985 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 factory audio configuration in the 1985 Chrysler New Yorker positions speakers across three distinct locations, with the dashboard hosting the smallest units at 3.5 inches, front door panels accommodating 5.25-inch components, and rear deck installations utilizing 6x9-inch oval speakers.
- Dashboard speakers in this configuration accept only full-range replacements due to the 3.5-inch size constraint, which typically limits power handling capacity and frequency response compared to larger installations elsewhere in the cabin.
- Front door panel locations may accept either midbass drivers or full-range speakers in the 5.25-inch format, providing flexibility for those considering component system installations versus simpler coaxial replacements.
- The rear deck lid positions represent the largest speaker locations in the 1985 Chrysler New Yorker, where 6x9-inch full-range units could potentially deliver enhanced bass response and overall output compared to the smaller dashboard and door installations.
- Replacement priority might logically focus on the rear deck speakers first, as their larger surface area typically contributes more substantially to perceived sound quality and volume in the listening environment.
- The single DIN radio opening suggests that head unit replacement would maintain the factory footprint, potentially allowing integration of aftermarket sources with features not available in mid-1980s factory equipment.
- Full-range speaker compatibility across all three locations indicates that the factory system likely relied on coaxial designs rather than separate tweeters and woofers, which was common in automotive audio installations of this era.
- The 5.25-inch front door location could support a component speaker approach with separate tweeters if custom mounting solutions were implemented, though this would exceed basic drop-in replacement methodology.