2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speaker Sizes
The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse factory audio system locations include dashboard accommodating a 1 inch speaker size, front door panel supporting 6.75 inch units, rear side panel accepting 6.5 inch units, and cargo area accommodating an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midbass, full-range, and subwoofer.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Dashboard | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.75 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
2
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 1 Low: 12006 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 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse includes four distinct speaker locations with varying sizes, suggesting a multi-component audio configuration rather than a uniform speaker system throughout the cabin.
- Front door panels accommodate 6.75-inch speakers while rear side panels accept slightly smaller 6.5-inch units, indicating the factory layout prioritizes front-stage sound delivery with component flexibility for both midbass drivers and full-range speakers.
- Dashboard-mounted 1-inch tweeters typically handle high-frequency reproduction, which may contribute to soundstage imaging when paired with the larger front door speakers in a component setup.
- The cargo area provisions an 8-inch subwoofer location, providing dedicated low-frequency output separate from the door and panel speakers.
- Replacing the front door speakers could be a logical starting point for audio enhancement, given their larger size and prominent position in the listening environment compared to the rear panel units.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and midbass drivers could utilize the existing dashboard tweeter locations alongside the door panel positions, potentially reducing installation complexity.
- The radio accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, offering flexibility for aftermarket receiver upgrades that might include enhanced amplification or signal processing capabilities.
- Full-range speakers in the door and rear panel locations would operate across a broader frequency spectrum without requiring crossovers, while midbass-specific drivers would typically need the dashboard tweeters to handle higher frequencies.
- Sound quality improvements might be more noticeable from upgrades to the larger door and rear speakers compared to the smaller tweeter positions, given their greater contribution to overall acoustic output.