1987 Dodge Grand Caravan Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Dodge Grand Caravan factory audio system features a dashboard that accommodates 3.5 inch speakers and a front door panel supporting a 6x8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include full-range units.
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 | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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1987 Dodge Grand Caravan Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
1
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 01987 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 1987 Dodge Grand Caravan accepts 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which may represent the smallest factory positions in the audio system and could be candidates for delayed replacement compared to larger locations.
- Front door panel positions accommodate 6x8 inch full-range speakers, offering a larger cone area than the dashboard units and potentially serving as the primary sound source for front passengers.
- Full-range speaker compatibility across both locations suggests the factory system was designed without dedicated tweeters or component separation, relying instead on single-unit drivers to reproduce the entire frequency spectrum.
- The 6x8 inch configuration represents a non-circular format that may limit aftermarket options compared to round speaker sizes, though adapters can expand compatibility with standard 6.5 inch or 6.75 inch replacement models.
- Upgrading the door panel speakers first might yield more noticeable sound quality improvements than starting with dashboard replacements, given the larger surface area available for bass response and overall output.
- The single DIN radio specification indicates a standard-height head unit opening, which maintains compatibility with most aftermarket receivers without requiring additional mounting adapters or trim modifications.
- Full-range speakers in the 1987 Dodge Grand Caravan typically feature integrated tweeters or whizzer cones to handle higher frequencies, eliminating the need for separate crossover networks during installation.
- The combination of 3.5 inch and 6x8 inch speakers suggests a two-location front audio setup, with the door panels likely handling mid-bass frequencies more effectively than the smaller dashboard units.