2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speaker Sizes
The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse factory audio system features specific mounting positions, where the dashboard accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, the front door panel accepts 6.75 inch speakers, and the rear side panel accommodates 6.5 inch units. Additionally, the cargo area and rear support 8 inch units. Compatible speaker types for system replacement and upgrade include tweeters, midbass, full-range, and subwoofers.
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 | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
2
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 12008 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 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse features multiple speaker locations across the cabin, suggesting a factory audio configuration that distributes sound throughout the interior space with varying speaker sizes and purposes.
- Dashboard speakers utilize 1-inch tweeters, which typically handle high-frequency audio reproduction and may contribute to creating a balanced soundstage when paired with larger drivers elsewhere in the vehicle.
- Front door panels accommodate 6.75-inch speakers designated for midbass or full-range applications, indicating these locations likely serve as primary sound sources for front-seat occupants.
- Rear side panels accept 6.5-inch speakers also specified for midbass or full-range use, which could provide rear-fill audio or help maintain sound coverage throughout the cabin.
- The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse includes two 8-inch subwoofer locations, one in the cargo area and one listed as rear position, potentially offering options for low-frequency reinforcement depending on the factory configuration or aftermarket preferences.
- The radio opening supports both single DIN and double DIN head units, providing flexibility for aftermarket stereo installations should owners choose to upgrade the source component.
- Replacement priorities might focus on the front door speakers first, as these larger 6.75-inch units typically carry the bulk of midrange and bass responsibilities in many factory audio systems.
- Aftermarket component speaker systems could potentially utilize the existing 1-inch tweeter locations in the dashboard when paired with new 6.75-inch woofers in the front doors for enhanced frequency separation.
- The presence of dedicated subwoofer positions suggests the factory audio system may have included or prepared for low-frequency drivers, though actual equipment likely varied by trim level or audio package.
- Sound quality improvements might be noticeable when upgrading the front door and dashboard speakers as a matched set, given their combined role in delivering midrange, bass, and treble frequencies to the front seating area.