1989 Dodge D/W Series (Pickups) Speaker Sizes
The 1989 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 replacement and upgrade consist of midrange, midbass, and full-range units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 4 | Midrange |
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| Rear | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1989 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: 0Replacement priority:
High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The dashboard position in the 1989 Dodge D/W Series Pickups accommodates a 4-inch driver, which is relatively small by typical automotive standards. This size tends to limit compatibility to midrange-type speakers, suggesting that low-frequency reproduction from that location may be minimal at best.
- The rear position supports a 6.5-inch driver, a size that is generally associated with broader frequency handling. The listed compatibility with both midbass and full-range types indicates this location could carry more of the overall sound reproduction responsibility than the dashboard position.
- Given the size and type constraints at the dashboard, the rear 6.5-inch position would likely take on a greater role in overall audio output. Those considering a speaker upgrade might find that prioritizing the rear location could have a more noticeable effect on sound quality.
- The contrast between the two positions suggests that the factory configuration may have relied on the rear speakers to handle the lower midrange frequencies, while the dashboard drivers were possibly intended for upper midrange detail only.