1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speaker Sizes
The 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse factory audio system contains a dashboard location that accepts a 1 inch speaker size and a 4 inch unit. Furthermore, the front door panel accommodates 6.5 inch speakers, while the rear side panel accepts 5.25 inch units. Tweeter, midrange, midbass, and full-range audio components serve as compatible speaker types for system replacement or audio upgrade projects.
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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| Dashboard | 4 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
1
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 11996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse features a four-location speaker configuration that separates frequency reproduction across dashboard and panel positions, suggesting a design intended to create spatial sound distribution throughout the cabin.
- Dashboard tweeters at 1 inch handle high-frequency reproduction, while the accompanying 4-inch midrange units cover mid-frequency content, indicating a component-style approach rather than relying solely on full-range drivers in forward positions.
- Front door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers designated for midbass or full-range operation, representing the largest driver size in the system and likely serving as the primary sound source for occupants.
- Rear side panels support 5.25-inch speakers with midbass or full-range compatibility, providing rear-fill audio that complements the front soundstage in the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
- The dual-format radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, offering flexibility for aftermarket stereo installations without requiring additional mounting adapters or dashboard modifications.
- Replacement priority might reasonably focus on the front door 6.5-inch speakers first, given their size advantage and proximity to front passengers, followed by dashboard components if component speaker staging is desired.
- The separated tweeter and midrange configuration in the dashboard creates opportunities for aftermarket component speaker installations that could maintain or enhance the factory's frequency-divided architecture.
- Full-range speaker options for both door and rear panel locations provide installation flexibility, allowing either simplified replacements or integration into more complex component systems depending on acoustic goals.