1987 Mercury Lynx Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Mercury Lynx factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accommodate designated audio components, where the front door panel accepts a 5.25 inch speaker size and the rear door panel accommodates 6x8 inch units. Available audio options for a system replacement and upgrade consist of midbass and full-range compatible types.
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 Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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1987 Mercury Lynx 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 Mercury Lynx 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 door panel speakers in the 1987 Mercury Lynx present different replacement priorities, with the rear door panels typically receiving attention first due to their larger 6x8 inch openings that can accommodate full-range drivers capable of handling a broader frequency spectrum without additional components.
- Full-range speakers represent the compatible type for both locations, though the front door panels also accept midbass drivers, which focus on lower-midrange frequencies and would require pairing with separate tweeters to cover higher frequencies that full-range units handle internally.
- The front 5.25 inch position tends to benefit from component speaker systems when audio quality takes precedence, as the smaller cone area can work effectively with dedicated midbass drivers that handle frequencies typically between 80Hz and 5kHz.
- The 6x8 inch oval configuration in the rear provides more cone surface area than the front 5.25 inch round speakers, which generally translates to improved bass response and higher overall output levels from factory replacement speakers of similar design quality.
- Sound improvement over factory units in the 1987 Mercury Lynx would likely come from aftermarket speakers featuring upgraded materials such as polypropylene or treated paper cones, rubber surrounds instead of foam, and stronger magnet structures that provide better motor force.
- The single DIN radio opening allows for head unit upgrades that could provide additional power output to aftermarket speakers, as factory radios from this period typically delivered between 5 and 10 watts RMS per channel.
- Installing full-range speakers in both positions maintains a simpler wiring configuration since these units include integrated tweeters, eliminating the need for external crossovers or separate high-frequency drivers that component systems require.
- The size difference between front and rear speakers suggests a staggered replacement approach might prove practical, allowing evaluation of sound characteristics from the larger rear speakers before selecting complementary front units.