2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Speaker Sizes

The 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser factory audio system locations include front door panels that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, rear door panels supporting 5x7 inch units, and a rear location accepting a 6x8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a system replacement and upgrade consist of full-range and midbass units.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear 6x8 Full-Range
  • Secondary sound location
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Door Panel 5x7 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser utilizes three distinct speaker sizes across its audio system, with rear door panels accommodating 5x7 inch full-range speakers, front door panels accepting 6.5 inch units that can function as either midbass or full-range speakers, and rear positions housing 6x8 inch full-range speakers.
  • Front door panel speakers offer flexibility in replacement options, as the 6.5 inch openings support both dedicated midbass drivers for component systems and full-range coaxial speakers for simpler upgrades.
  • Rear speaker locations present two different size requirements depending on position, with the rear door panels using oval 5x7 inch speakers while other rear mounting points accept 6x8 inch speakers, both designated for full-range operation.
  • Upgrading the front door speakers may provide the most noticeable improvement in audio quality, given their midbass compatibility and typical positioning closer to the listening position compared to rear speakers.
  • The single DIN radio opening provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility, allowing for audio source upgrades independent of speaker replacements.
  • Full-range speaker designation for both rear positions indicates these locations handle the complete audio frequency spectrum without requiring separate tweeters or crossover components.