1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speaker Sizes
The 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse factory audio system features dashboard locations that accommodate a 4 inch speaker size, while front door panels and rear door panels accept 6.5 inch units. Additionally, rear side panels support 6x9 inch units. Midrange, midbass, and full-range units serve as compatible replacement and upgrade options.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 4 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 11990 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse utilizes four distinct speaker locations, each accommodating different size formats and serving specific frequency reproduction roles within the factory audio configuration.
- Dashboard speakers are restricted to 4-inch units designated for midrange frequency reproduction, suggesting these positions handle vocal clarity and mid-frequency content rather than bass or extreme high frequencies.
- Both front and rear door panels accept 6.5-inch speakers, with compatibility extending to either midbass or full-range designs, indicating flexibility in replacement strategy depending on whether a component or coaxial system is preferred.
- The rear side panel positions accommodate 6x9-inch speakers configured as full-range units, which typically offer greater surface area for low-frequency output compared to the round door speakers.
- Replacement priority likely favors the front door 6.5-inch positions when upgrading stereo imaging and midrange fidelity, while the rear 6x9-inch speakers would contribute more substantially to overall bass response and cabin fill.
- Full-range speakers in the door positions would provide self-contained sound reproduction with integrated tweeters, whereas selecting midbass drivers would necessitate reliance on the dashboard midrange units or aftermarket tweeters for high-frequency extension.
- The single DIN radio opening permits straightforward head unit replacement with standard aftermarket receivers, potentially enabling power and signal quality improvements that would benefit any speaker upgrades throughout the system.
- Sound improvement potential varies by location, with front doors offering the most direct soundstage benefits to occupants, while rear positions contribute ambient fill and low-frequency reinforcement in the cabin environment.