1996 Mitsubishi Galant Speaker Sizes
The 1996 Mitsubishi Galant speaker size chart provides factory specifications and locations for audio system components. Information covers dashboard, front door panel, and rear deck lid positions. Details support replacement or aftermarket upgrade planning by documenting original factory speaker configurations and locations throughout the vehicle's audio system.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 4 | Midrange |
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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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1996 Mitsubishi Galant Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 01996 Mitsubishi Galant 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 1996 Mitsubishi Galant features three distinct speaker locations with different size requirements, suggesting a multi-stage audio upgrade approach where the larger front door and rear deck speakers would likely provide the most noticeable sound quality improvements when replaced.
- The dashboard speakers accept only 4-inch midrange drivers, which typically handle vocal frequencies and mid-range instrumentation rather than bass or high treble, indicating these speakers serve a specialized rather than full-spectrum audio role.
- Front door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers compatible with both midbass and full-range types, offering flexibility in choosing between dedicated mid-bass drivers for systems with separate tweeters or single full-range units for simpler installations.
- The rear deck lid accepts 6x9-inch speakers limited to full-range types, which typically provide broader frequency response than smaller speakers and may contribute meaningful bass output in the absence of a dedicated subwoofer.
- Replacing the rear deck 6x9-inch speakers first might deliver substantial sound enhancement given their larger surface area and full-range capability compared to the more specialized dashboard midrange drivers.
- The single DIN radio opening maintains standard sizing that allows for straightforward aftermarket head unit installation without requiring additional mounting adapters or dash modifications.
- The combination of small midrange dashboard speakers with larger door and rear speakers suggests the factory audio design relied on the 6.5-inch and 6x9-inch drivers for primary sound reproduction while the dashboard units filled in the mid-frequency range.
- Upgrading to component speakers in the front doors would require separate tweeter mounting solutions since the dashboard location appears dedicated to midrange frequencies only rather than high-frequency reproduction.