1998 Lincoln Town Car Speaker Sizes
The 1998 Lincoln Town Car factory audio system features the front door panel accommodating 6x8 inch speakers and the rear deck lid supporting a 6x9 inch speaker size. Additionally, the rear deck lid accommodates 8 inch units. Full-range and woofer designs constitute the available replacement and upgrade options.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1998 Lincoln Town Car 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: 01998 Lincoln Town Car 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 1998 Lincoln Town Car contains three distinct speaker locations with different size requirements: oval speakers in the front door panels, larger oval speakers in the rear deck lid, and round woofer positions also in the rear deck.
- Replacement speakers for the front door panels require 6x8 inch oval full-range units, which handle both mid-range frequencies and higher tones without requiring separate tweeters or crossovers in that position.
- The rear deck lid accommodates two different speaker types: 6x9 inch oval full-range speakers and separate 8 inch round woofers, suggesting a multi-speaker rear sound stage configuration.
- Full-range speakers are specified for both front and rear oval positions, indicating these locations may benefit from upgraded units that can reproduce a broader frequency spectrum than the original equipment.
- The presence of dedicated 8 inch woofer positions in the rear deck suggests bass response could be enhanced by installing subwoofers or bass-focused drivers in these locations.
- Both Single DIN and Double DIN radio openings are listed as compatible, potentially allowing for head unit upgrades that could drive aftermarket speakers more effectively than the factory radio.
- Upgrading the rear deck speakers might provide more noticeable sound improvement than the front door speakers due to the larger surface area of 6x9 inch speakers and the additional bass reinforcement from the 8 inch woofer positions.
- The oval speaker sizes in this vehicle represent common automotive formats that typically offer wider availability of aftermarket replacement options compared to less standard sizes.