1987 Honda Prelude Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Honda Prelude factory audio system features specific locations for sound reproduction. Front door panels accommodate 5.25 inch speakers, and the rear deck lid supports 6.5 inch units, establishing an initial speaker size of 1. Midbass and full-range compatible types serve as a replacement and upgrade for the vehicle.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1987 Honda Prelude 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: 01987 Honda Prelude 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 1987 Honda Prelude front door panels accommodate 5.25 inch speakers designed for midbass or full-range applications, while the rear deck lid accepts larger 6.5 inch units with similar compatibility.
- Replacing the factory speakers in either location could address typical degradation issues like cone deterioration, surround rot, or voice coil fatigue that develop over decades of use.
- Full-range speakers would handle the entire frequency spectrum independently, whereas midbass drivers might require separate tweeters or crossover networks to reproduce higher frequencies adequately.
- The size difference between front and rear locations suggests aftermarket installations might benefit from careful consideration of frequency response overlap to maintain balanced sound staging throughout the cabin.
- Component speaker systems with dedicated tweeters could take advantage of the door panel installations, potentially improving high-frequency clarity compared to aging factory coaxial designs.
- Power handling ratings of replacement speakers would need alignment with the factory radio output or any aftermarket amplifier specifications to prevent underpowering or distortion.
- Sensitivity ratings between 88-92 dB might work effectively with factory head unit power levels, though higher sensitivity units could compensate for limited amplifier wattage.