1989 Ford Probe Speaker Sizes
The 1989 Ford Probe factory audio system locations include front door panels that accommodate 6.5 inch units, and rear door panels accept a 5.25 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade consist of midbass and full-range units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1989 Ford Probe Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 01989 Ford Probe 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 Ford Probe utilizes different speaker sizes between front and rear door positions, with 6.5 inch units in the front doors and 5.25 inch units in the rear doors, suggesting a factory configuration that prioritized larger drivers in the forward listening position.
- Both door locations accept midbass or full-range speaker types, indicating flexibility in replacement strategy depending on whether the audio system will incorporate separate tweeters or rely on single full-range drivers to handle the complete frequency spectrum.
- The front door panels may receive upgrade priority given their larger 6.5 inch size, which typically allows for greater low-frequency output and higher power handling compared to smaller 5.25 inch units in the rear positions.
- Full-range replacements in both positions could provide sound enhancement without requiring additional tweeter installation or crossover networks, while midbass speakers would necessitate separate high-frequency components for complete audio reproduction.
- The single DIN radio opening provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility, allowing for source component upgrades that could better drive replacement speakers with features like higher pre-amp voltage outputs or built-in equalization.
- Component speaker systems could be installed in the front doors using the 6.5 inch opening for woofers while mounting separate tweeters elsewhere, potentially creating a more detailed soundstage than full-range solutions alone.
- The rear 5.25 inch locations might serve as fill speakers in a front-focused sound system, contributing ambient sound without requiring the same performance level as the primary front door speakers.