1989 Mitsubishi Montero Speaker Sizes
The 1989 Mitsubishi Montero factory audio system features specific location allocations. The dashboard accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 5.25 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade include full-range and midbass drivers, with each 3.5 inch speaker size matching dashboard requirements.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1989 Mitsubishi Montero 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: 01989 Mitsubishi Montero 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 dashboard location in the 1989 Mitsubishi Montero accommodates a smaller 3.5 inch full-range speaker, which typically serves a complementary role to the primary door-mounted speakers in the overall sound stage.
- Both front and rear door panels share the same 5.25 inch size specification, allowing for consistency in speaker selection across the vehicle's four door positions.
- The door panel positions offer flexibility between midbass and full-range speaker types, suggesting these locations handle the primary sound reproduction duties in the factory audio configuration.
- Upgrading the front door speakers would likely yield the most noticeable improvement in sound quality, as these positions typically receive the majority of the amplifier's power and sit closest to the driver and front passenger.
- The 5.25 inch format found in the doors represents a relatively common aftermarket size, which tends to provide a wider selection of replacement options compared to the less common 3.5 inch dashboard size.
- Full-range speakers could be installed in all four door locations if midbass drivers paired with separate tweeters are not desired, simplifying the replacement process.
- The single DIN radio opening allows for straightforward head unit replacement, potentially enabling power and signal quality improvements that would complement upgraded speakers.
- Midbass drivers in the door positions would typically require separate high-frequency components to maintain treble response, as these specialized speakers focus on midrange and lower frequencies.