1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT Speaker Sizes

The 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT factory audio system equips front door panels that accommodate 6.5 inch units, rear door panels that support a 6x9 inch speaker size, and rear side panels that accept 6x9 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 1

1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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 locations in the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT accommodate both circular and oval speaker formats, with 6.5-inch openings at the front positions and 6x9-inch openings at both rear positions.
  • Midbass drivers represent a specialized option for the front door positions, potentially offering enhanced lower-frequency reproduction compared to full-range alternatives in that location.
  • Full-range speaker compatibility exists across all factory positions, suggesting that single-driver solutions may function adequately without separate tweeter installations in this platform.
  • The rear door and rear side panel locations share identical 6x9-inch specifications, which could simplify parts ordering when replacing multiple rear speakers simultaneously.
  • Aftermarket speaker selection for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT might prioritize the front door positions first, as midbass capability in those locations tends to influence overall system staging and tonal balance.
  • The single DIN radio specification indicates standard head unit fitment, which may influence amplifier compatibility and power delivery to replacement speakers throughout the system.
  • Oval 6x9-inch drivers typically provide greater cone area than 6.5-inch circular speakers, potentially contributing to increased output capacity in the rear listening positions.
  • Component speaker systems with separate tweeters could install at the front positions if mounting locations for the high-frequency drivers can be established beyond the specified door panel openings.