1990 Chrysler New Yorker Speaker Sizes
The 1990 Chrysler New Yorker factory audio system features dashboard and front door panel locations that accommodate 3.5 inch and 5.25 inch units respectively, while rear deck lid locations accept 6x9 inch drivers. Midbass and full-range configurations serve as compatible speaker types for an acoustic upgrade and replacement.
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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1990 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: 01990 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 dashboard location in the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker typically receives priority for replacement when upgrading factory audio components, as these smaller speakers often deteriorate first due to heat exposure and limited cone excursion capabilities in the 3.5-inch format.
- Full-range speakers designated for the dashboard position would need to reproduce a wider frequency spectrum despite the compact mounting space, which may limit low-frequency output compared to larger installations elsewhere in the cabin.
- Front door panel installations could accommodate either dedicated midbass drivers or full-range units at 5.25 inches, suggesting that a component speaker system might separate mid-range and tweeter duties for potentially improved soundstage width.
- The 6x9-inch oval format in the rear deck lid location provides greater cone surface area than round speakers of similar widths, which could contribute to increased bass response without requiring additional subwoofer integration.
- Single DIN radio compatibility in this 1990 Chrysler New Yorker indicates a standard 2-inch height opening, which would accept most aftermarket head units without requiring additional dash modifications or adapter kits.
- Speaker sensitivity ratings would become particularly relevant given the likely power output limitations of either the factory amplifier or a replacement single DIN head unit's internal amplification.
- The combination of three different speaker sizes across the vehicle suggests a factory audio design that distributed frequency reproduction across multiple locations rather than concentrating it in a single pair of speakers.
- Impedance matching between replacement speakers and the existing wiring harness would need consideration, as factory systems from this era commonly utilized 4-ohm loads rather than aftermarket-common 2-ohm configurations.