1998 Hyundai Tiburon Speaker Sizes
The 1998 Hyundai Tiburon factory audio system features specific location dimensions. Front door panels accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, and rear side panels support 6x9 inch units. Compatible replacement or upgrade speaker types include midbass and full-range.
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 Side Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1998 Hyundai Tiburon Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
1
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 0 Low: 11998 Hyundai Tiburon Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN or Double DIN | 7"×2" or 7"×4" | 180×50 or 180×100 | Vehicle supports both radio sizes |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The front door panel locations in the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon accept 6.5 inch speakers, which can accommodate either midbass drivers or full-range speakers depending on the desired system configuration and listening preferences.
- Midbass speakers typically handle frequencies from approximately 80Hz to 500Hz, providing the foundational low-midrange content, while full-range speakers attempt to reproduce a wider spectrum of frequencies from bass through treble in a single driver.
- The rear side panel positions accommodate 6x9 inch speakers configured as full-range drivers, offering a larger cone area than the front locations and potentially greater sensitivity and bass extension in a single-driver solution.
- The 6x9 format provides approximately 42% more cone area than a 6.5 inch round speaker, which can translate to higher output capability and potentially deeper bass response in the lower frequencies.
- Replacing the rear speakers first might provide a noticeable improvement in overall system volume and bass presence, though the front stage generally determines imaging and vocal clarity in most listening positions.
- The 1998 Hyundai Tiburon supports both single DIN and double DIN head unit installations, allowing for aftermarket receiver upgrades that could provide increased power output and signal processing capabilities to better drive replacement speakers.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters could be installed in the front locations if the midbass option is selected, potentially offering improved high-frequency extension and sound staging compared to full-range configurations.
- The compatibility of both midbass and full-range types in the front suggests flexibility in system design, whether pursuing a component-based approach with dedicated tweeters or maintaining a simpler coaxial full-range setup.