2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Speaker Sizes
The speaker size chart for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer provides factory specifications and locations for the audio system components. Information includes replacement and upgrade options for speakers in the front door panel, rear door panel, and rear locations. Details cover both factory-installed and aftermarket speaker specifications to assist with audio system modifications.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 02012 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 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer features a component speaker arrangement with separate tweeters and larger drivers in both front and rear door panels, suggesting that replacing the factory system could maintain this separation for potentially better sound staging.
- Both front and rear door locations accommodate 6.5 inch midbass or full-range drivers, which indicates consistency in speaker sizing across all four doors and may simplify the selection process when considering aftermarket options.
- The 1 inch tweeters in all door panels handle higher frequencies separately from the midrange drivers, and upgrading these smaller units might enhance vocal clarity and detail in the upper frequency range.
- A 10 inch subwoofer location exists in the rear of the vehicle, providing dedicated low-frequency output that works independently from the door-mounted speakers.
- The component speaker design with dedicated tweeters typically offers advantages over coaxial speakers in terms of soundstage width and imaging, though this requires additional amplification channels or passive crossovers to function properly.
- Replacing the 6.5 inch midbass drivers might yield noticeable improvements in midrange punch and overall volume capability, as these handle the bulk of musical content between the tweeters and subwoofer.
- The radio accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, which provides flexibility when considering source unit upgrades that might better drive aftermarket speakers with higher power handling.
- The rear subwoofer position could benefit from aftermarket replacement if increased bass output is desired, though the 10 inch size represents a relatively large factory-installed option compared to some vehicles in this segment.