1989 Hyundai Excel Speaker Sizes

The 1989 Hyundai Excel factory audio system includes specific mounting locations. Dashboard and rear doors accommodate 4 inch speakers. Midrange compatible types serve as a standard replacement upgrade.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 4 Midrange
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear 4 Midrange
  • Secondary sound location
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

1989 Hyundai Excel Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
0 easy to replace
0 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 0 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 0

1989 Hyundai Excel 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 Hyundai Excel appears equipped with 4 inch speakers in both dashboard and rear positions, suggesting a relatively simple audio configuration for this era of vehicle production.
  • Both speaker locations accept midrange drivers rather than full-range speakers, which may indicate the factory system was designed with limited bass response capabilities.
  • Replacing the dashboard speakers might take precedence since these forward-facing drivers typically contribute more directly to the listening experience for front seat occupants.
  • The uniform 4 inch sizing throughout the cabin could simplify the replacement process, as identical speaker models might be installed in both locations if desired.
  • Midrange-compatible speakers in this size range generally handle frequencies between approximately 200 Hz and 5 kHz, leaving very low and very high frequencies somewhat underrepresented without additional components.
  • Sound improvement from aftermarket speakers would likely be most noticeable in vocal clarity and midrange detail, though bass extension would remain limited by the small driver size.
  • The single DIN radio opening in the 1989 Hyundai Excel provides standard mounting options for head unit upgrades, which could work in conjunction with speaker replacements to enhance overall audio quality.
  • Adding an amplifier or subwoofer might be considered alongside speaker replacement to address the frequency ranges that 4 inch midrange drivers typically cannot reproduce effectively.