1984 Dodge D/W Series (Pickups) Speaker Sizes

The 1984 Dodge D/W Series (Pickups) factory audio system includes specific mounting locations. The dashboard accommodates a 4 inch speaker size, while the rear accepts 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement or upgrade include midrange, midbass, and full-range.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 4 Midrange
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Secondary sound location
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

1984 Dodge D/W Series (Pickups) Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 0 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The dashboard location in the 1984 Dodge D/W Series Pickups accommodates a 4-inch speaker, which is relatively small and may suggest limited low-frequency reproduction, as the compatible type is listed as midrange only.
  • The rear location may represent a higher replacement priority for those seeking fuller sound, given that it supports a 6.5-inch speaker size with compatibility for both midbass and full-range types.
  • A full-range driver in the rear position could potentially handle a broader frequency spectrum on its own, whereas the dashboard midrange speaker would likely rely on additional components to cover frequencies outside its range.
  • The midbass compatibility at the rear position suggests that the 6.5-inch speaker could contribute more meaningfully to lower-mid and bass frequencies compared to what the 4-inch dashboard unit might offer.
  • The difference in speaker sizes between the two locations could indicate that the rear position is better suited for overall sound reinforcement, while the dashboard position may serve more of a supplementary or directional audio role.