1998 Mitsubishi Montero Speaker Sizes
The 1998 Mitsubishi Montero factory audio system features a dashboard that accommodates 4 inch speakers, and a front door panel which accepts a 1 inch speaker size alongside 6.5 inch units, while the rear door panel accommodates 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a system replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midrange, midbass, and full-range options.
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 | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1998 Mitsubishi Montero Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
3
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 01998 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 1998 Mitsubishi Montero features a four-location speaker configuration with distinct frequency ranges assigned to different mounting positions throughout the cabin.
- Front door panels accommodate dual speaker positions: a 1-inch tweeter location for high-frequency reproduction and a 6.5-inch position suitable for midbass or full-range drivers.
- Dashboard mounting provides a 4-inch midrange speaker location, which likely handles vocal and instrumental mid-frequency content in the factory audio design.
- Rear door panels include 6.5-inch locations compatible with midbass or full-range speakers, matching the larger front door speaker positions.
- The tweeter positions may be prioritized for replacement when seeking to improve high-frequency clarity and detail in the audio staging.
- Full-range speaker options in the 6.5-inch locations could simplify replacement by handling multiple frequency ranges through a single driver per position.
- Component speaker systems would potentially utilize the existing tweeter and 6.5-inch locations in the front doors, with the separate crossover networks managing frequency distribution.
- The dashboard midrange location presents an opportunity for targeted mid-frequency enhancement without modifying door panel speaker installations.
- Midbass-specific drivers in the 6.5-inch positions might deliver stronger low-frequency response when paired with dedicated tweeters and midrange speakers.
- The single DIN radio opening allows for aftermarket head unit upgrades with modern features while maintaining compatibility with the factory speaker locations.