1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Speaker Sizes
The 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage factory audio system includes front door panels that accommodate 5.25 inch speakers and a rear deck lid that accepts a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement and upgrade consist of midbass and full-range units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 01998 Mitsubishi Mirage 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 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage features different speaker sizes between front and rear positions, with 5.25 inch openings in the front door panels and larger 6.5 inch openings in the rear deck lid.
- Both front and rear locations accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, providing flexibility in component selection based on desired audio characteristics.
- Replacing the front door speakers could be prioritized for listeners who focus on mid-frequency clarity and vocal reproduction, as these positions typically provide more direct sound staging.
- The rear deck placement with 6.5 inch capacity suggests potential for stronger bass response compared to the smaller front speakers, though this depends on the specific components selected.
- Full-range speakers in these positions would handle the entire frequency spectrum independently, while midbass units would typically require separate tweeters for high-frequency reproduction.
- The single DIN radio configuration provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility without requiring additional dash modifications or adapter kits.
- Sound improvement from speaker replacement would likely be most noticeable when upgrading from original paper cone speakers to modern polypropylene or composite materials with higher sensitivity ratings.
- The size difference between front and rear positions means that replacement speakers would need to be sourced as non-matched sets unless adapters are used to standardize dimensions.