2000 Mitsubishi Diamante Speaker Sizes
The 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante factory audio system includes dashboard and front door panel locations that accommodate 1 inch units. Front door panel and rear deck lid locations accept 6.5 inch speakers, while rear deck lid positions support a 6x9 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for the replacement upgrade consist of tweeters, midbass, and full-range units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2000 Mitsubishi Diamante Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 02000 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante features a multi-component speaker layout with dedicated 1-inch tweeter locations in both dashboard and front door panels, suggesting a factory audio design that separates high-frequency reproduction from midrange and bass duties.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and midbass drivers could utilize the existing 1-inch tweeter locations alongside the 6.5-inch front door positions, potentially maintaining the original acoustic staging while upgrading sound quality.
- Coaxial full-range speakers in the 6.5-inch size may replace both the front door and rear deck lid positions, offering a simpler installation path than component systems while consolidating frequency reproduction into single units.
- The rear deck lid accommodates both 6.5-inch and 6x9-inch speaker formats, with the larger oval format typically providing greater surface area for bass response compared to the round 6.5-inch configuration.
- Front speaker replacement might take priority over rear speakers when working with limited budgets, as front-stage sound contributes more substantially to overall audio imaging and clarity for front-seat occupants.
- Full-range speakers in the 6x9-inch rear position could handle broader frequency ranges without requiring separate tweeters, though their placement in the rear deck generally emphasizes fill and ambiance rather than primary staging.
- The combination of tweeters and midbass drivers suggests that aftermarket component systems would integrate into the factory locations without extensive modification to the speaker arrangement architecture.
- Single DIN and Double DIN radio compatibility provides flexibility for head unit upgrades, which often precede speaker replacement when rebuilding an aging audio system.