2004 Mitsubishi Montero Speaker Sizes
The 2004 Mitsubishi Montero factory audio system features dashboard and front door panel locations that accommodate 4 inch speakers, 1 inch units, and 6.5 inch units, while the behind seat location accepts a 6x9 inch speaker size. Component options for an audio replacement and system upgrade include tweeters, midranges, midbass drivers, and full-range units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind Seat | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| 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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2004 Mitsubishi Montero Speaker Replacement Summary
4
total positions
2
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 02004 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 2004 Mitsubishi Montero features a multi-speaker configuration with four distinct mounting locations, each serving different frequency ranges in the audio spectrum.
- Front door panels accommodate both 1-inch tweeters for high-frequency reproduction and 6.5-inch speakers for midbass or full-range applications, suggesting a component or coaxial system could be installed.
- Dashboard-mounted 4-inch midrange speakers handle vocal and instrumental frequencies, filling the gap between tweeters and larger door-mounted drivers.
- The 6x9-inch full-range speakers positioned behind the seats likely provide rear fill and extended low-frequency response given their larger surface area.
- Replacing the dashboard midrange speakers might present installation challenges due to their location, potentially requiring dashboard disassembly or specialized mounting adapters.
- The combination of tweeter, midrange, and midbass locations in the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero indicates the factory system was designed with frequency staging in mind rather than relying solely on coaxial speakers.
- Upgrading the 6.5-inch door speakers could yield noticeable improvements in overall sound quality, as these typically handle the majority of musical content in most audio systems.
- The single DIN radio opening allows for aftermarket head unit replacement without requiring additional dashboard modifications or custom mounting kits.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters would integrate naturally into the existing mounting locations, utilizing the factory 1-inch tweeter positions.
- Sound staging could potentially benefit from the elevated dashboard midrange placement, which positions certain frequencies closer to ear level for front passengers.