1989 Dodge Lancer Speaker Sizes
The 1989 Dodge Lancer factory audio system locations include the dashboard, which accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, and the front door panel, which accepts a 5.25 inch speaker size. Additionally, the rear deck lid will accept 6x9 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement and upgrade consist of full-range and midbass drivers.
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 | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1989 Dodge Lancer 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: 01989 Dodge Lancer 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 1989 Dodge Lancer features three distinct speaker locations with varying size requirements, suggesting that replacing the rear deck speakers might offer the most noticeable impact on overall sound quality due to their larger surface area compared to the dashboard and door panel units.
- Front door panel speakers in this configuration accept either midbass or full-range drivers, providing flexibility in audio system design that could allow for component system installation or continued use of coaxial speakers depending on listening preferences.
- The dashboard speakers utilize a compact 3.5 inch size limited to full-range types, which typically handle mid and high frequencies but may lack the cone area needed for substantial low-frequency reproduction.
- Rear deck lid speakers accommodate 6x9 inch full-range drivers, a format that generally delivers broader frequency response and higher output capability than smaller round speakers found elsewhere in the 1989 Dodge Lancer.
- The single DIN radio opening suggests compatibility with a wide range of aftermarket head units, potentially enabling modern features like Bluetooth connectivity, amplifier outputs, or advanced equalizer controls to complement upgraded speakers.
- Component system installation would likely require focusing on the 5.25 inch front door locations for woofers while potentially mounting separate tweeters in custom locations, since the dashboard position only supports full-range speakers.
- Power handling and sensitivity specifications for replacement speakers should align with the output capabilities of either the factory radio or any aftermarket head unit, as the specifications provided do not indicate the presence of a factory amplifier.
- The combination of three different speaker sizes across the vehicle may benefit from careful crossover planning or time alignment adjustments if installing an aftermarket system with digital signal processing capabilities.