1986 Dodge Aries Speaker Sizes
The 1986 Dodge Aries factory audio system designates the dashboard to accept 3.5 inch units, while the front door panel and rear deck lid accommodate 5.25 inch and 5x7 inch speakers respectively. Compatible speaker types for a 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 | 5x7 | Full-Range |
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1986 Dodge Aries 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: 01986 Dodge Aries 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 1986 Dodge Aries uses three distinct speaker sizes across different locations, with the dashboard featuring the smallest opening at 3.5 inches and the rear deck accommodating larger oval speakers at 5x7 inches.
- Dashboard speakers in this configuration are limited to full-range drivers, which typically combine multiple frequency ranges into a single compact unit suitable for the restricted mounting space.
- Front door panel locations accept 5.25 inch speakers and offer flexibility between midbass drivers and full-range units, allowing for customization based on whether a separate tweeter system is planned.
- Midbass drivers in the front doors would focus on mid and lower frequencies, potentially creating a foundation for a component system when paired with separate high-frequency drivers.
- Full-range options for the door locations would handle the entire frequency spectrum independently, maintaining a simpler installation without requiring additional crossover components.
- Rear deck speakers use the oval 5x7 format rather than round drivers, which may provide increased cone area compared to similarly rated round speakers in tight mounting depths.
- The single DIN radio opening suggests limited head unit depth, which could influence amplifier placement decisions if upgrading beyond factory power levels.
- Replacing factory speakers typically addresses degradation in paper cone materials and foam surrounds that deteriorate over decades of exposure to temperature cycles and humidity.
- The varied speaker sizes across locations indicate that frequency response characteristics would differ between positions, with larger rear speakers potentially reproducing lower frequencies more effectively than dashboard units.
- Aftermarket speaker installations in these positions would likely improve clarity and power handling compared to original equipment, particularly in the upper frequency ranges where aging components show the most noticeable decline.