1986 GMC Safari Speaker Sizes
The 1986 GMC Safari factory audio system features specific locations for sound reproduction. Dashboard locations accommodate 6x9 inch speakers, and rear door panel locations accept a 6.5 inch speaker size. Midbass and full-range driver units serve as compatible speaker types during a replacement or upgrade procedure.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1986 GMC Safari Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
1
easy to replace
0
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 01986 GMC Safari 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 1986 GMC Safari features two primary speaker locations with distinct size configurations and sonic capabilities. Dashboard positions accommodate the larger 6x9 inch form factor, while rear door panels utilize 6.5 inch mounting points.
- Full-range speaker types represent a compatible option across both documented locations. This versatility suggests the factory audio design relied on single-driver solutions rather than component systems with separate tweeters and woofers.
- Rear door panel positions additionally support midbass speaker types, indicating these locations may serve well for dedicated midrange and lower frequency reproduction when paired with separate high-frequency drivers elsewhere in the cabin.
- Dashboard installations with 6x9 speakers could potentially deliver greater low-frequency output compared to the smaller rear door speakers, owing to the increased cone surface area available in the larger format.
- Single DIN radio architecture provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility, though this configuration allocates less dashboard space for display and control interfaces compared to double-DIN alternatives.
- Replacing factory speakers with aftermarket units might yield noticeable sound quality improvements, particularly in clarity, power handling, and frequency response range across both the dashboard and rear door locations.
- The coaxial design inherent in full-range speakers combines multiple frequency drivers into single units, simplifying installation procedures while maintaining coverage across treble, midrange, and bass portions of the audio spectrum.