1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT Speaker Sizes
The 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT factory audio system equips front door panels that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, while rear door panels and rear side panels support 6x9 inch units. For an 8 inch speaker size or other variants, compatible midbass and full-range types serve as a functional replacement and upgrade.
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 Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1999 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: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 11999 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 front door panels of the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT accommodate 6.5 inch speakers that can function as either midbass drivers or full-range units, suggesting flexibility in how the sound system might be configured depending on whether a separate tweeter arrangement is present or planned.
- Both rear door panels and rear side panels utilize 6x9 inch full-range speakers, indicating a consistent rear soundstage approach that typically provides broader frequency response compared to smaller round speakers due to the elongated cone design.
- The distinction between midbass and full-range compatibility in the front position suggests that replacing front speakers with dedicated midbass units could allow for a component system installation, while full-range options would maintain a simpler coaxial configuration.
- The 6x9 inch format in the rear locations generally offers increased bass output potential compared to round 6.5 inch speakers, though the actual low-frequency performance would depend on the mounting depth available and the specific speaker construction.
- Upgrading the front door speakers in the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT might take priority over the rear positions since front speakers typically contribute more significantly to sound staging and vocal clarity for front-seat occupants.
- The single DIN radio opening provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility, which could facilitate source-level improvements to complement speaker replacements through features like higher preamp voltage outputs or built-in signal processing.
- Full-range speaker options for all positions would maintain a straightforward replacement approach without requiring additional crossovers or tweeters, though component systems in the front might offer improved high-frequency detail and imaging.