2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Speaker Sizes
The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer factory audio system designates the a-pillar, front door panel, and rear door panel to accommodate 1 inch speakers. Additionally, the front door panel and rear door panel accept 6.5 inch units, while the rear accommodates a 10 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade include tweeter, midbass, full-range, and subwoofer components.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear | 10 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 12008 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Lancer features a component-style speaker layout with dedicated 1 inch tweeter locations in the A-pillars and both front and rear door panels, suggesting a factory configuration that separates high-frequency reproduction from midrange and bass duties.
- Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5 inch speakers designated for midbass or full-range operation, indicating that replacement units could function either as part of a component system or as standalone full-range drivers depending on whether the factory tweeters are retained.
- The rear location supports a 10 inch subwoofer, providing a factory provision for low-frequency enhancement without requiring custom enclosure fabrication or mounting modifications.
- Upgrading the 6.5 inch door speakers may offer substantial sound improvement given their midbass/full-range designation, as these locations typically handle the majority of the frequency spectrum in factory audio systems.
- The multiple tweeter locations throughout the cabin suggest that high-frequency response was addressed in the factory design, though aftermarket replacement of these 1 inch units could refine treble clarity and detail.
- The radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, allowing flexibility in source unit upgrades that might better drive aftermarket speakers.
- Prioritizing replacement of the 6.5 inch door speakers before addressing the tweeters or subwoofer location may yield the most noticeable improvement, as these drivers handle the critical midrange frequencies where most musical content resides.