1999 Lexus LX470 Speaker Sizes
The factory audio system for a 1999 Lexus LX470 accommodates a 5.25 inch speaker size in the front door panel, while the rear door panel supports 6.5 inch units, and the rear deck lid accepts an 8 inch unit. Midbass, full-range, and woofer types function as a replacement or upgrade for the vehicle. Compatible speaker types exist within the configuration.
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 | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1999 Lexus LX470 Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
3
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 01999 Lexus LX470 Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double DIN | 7"×4" | 180×100 | Double size for modern multimedia systems with large touchscreens |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 1999 Lexus LX470 features three distinct speaker locations with varying sizes, suggesting a factory audio configuration that distributes frequency ranges across multiple positions throughout the cabin.
- Front door panels accommodate 5.25 inch speakers compatible with either midbass or full-range driver types, indicating these positions may handle mid-frequency content or broader frequency reproduction depending on the installed components.
- Rear door panel positions accept larger 6.5 inch speakers, also supporting midbass or full-range configurations, which could provide enhanced low-frequency extension compared to the front positions when utilizing full-range designs.
- The rear deck lid houses 8 inch woofer-type speakers, suggesting this location serves primarily for low-frequency reinforcement rather than mid or high-frequency reproduction.
- Upgrading the rear deck woofers might offer the most noticeable bass response improvement due to the larger cone area available in that 8 inch position.
- The full-range compatibility of both door panel locations provides flexibility in system design, allowing either dedicated midbass drivers paired with separate tweeters or simplified full-range speakers in those positions.
- The double DIN radio opening in the 1999 Lexus LX470 allows for aftermarket head unit installations that can properly drive upgraded speakers or provide additional features like amplifier outputs for enhanced system expansion.
- Replacing door panel speakers with dedicated midbass drivers rather than full-range types could improve midrange clarity when combined with separate tweeter installations, though this would require additional mounting considerations.