1996 Mitsubishi Galant Speaker Sizes
The factory audio system for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant includes a dashboard that accommodates a 4 inch speaker size, front door panels that accept 6.5 inch speakers, and a rear deck lid that supports 6x9 inch units. Midrange, midbass, and full-range are compatible speaker types for system replacement and upgrade.
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 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.