1987 Nissan 200SX Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Nissan 200SX factory audio system includes specific mounting locations. Front door panel and rear deck lid locations accept 6.5 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible replacement and upgrade options for an 6.5 inch speaker size.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1987 Nissan 200SX 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: 01987 Nissan 200SX 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 1987 Nissan 200SX utilizes 6.5 inch speakers in both front door panel and rear deck lid locations, suggesting a symmetrical audio configuration throughout the cabin that may simplify replacement planning when addressing multiple speaker positions simultaneously.
- Both factory speaker locations accept either midbass or full-range driver types, indicating that owners could opt for component system midbass units paired with separate tweeters or select full-range coaxial speakers depending on installation complexity preferences and acoustic goals.
- Replacing the rear deck lid speakers might provide noticeable improvements in rear passenger listening experience, particularly when selecting full-range drivers with extended high-frequency response capabilities that better distribute sound throughout the cabin space.
- The front door panel speaker position typically offers more controlled acoustic loading compared to rear deck installations, which could make this location the primary candidate for upgraded midbass drivers when pursuing enhanced lower frequency reproduction.
- Component midbass drivers installed in the 6.5 inch locations would require separate tweeter mounting solutions, potentially utilizing factory tweeter locations if present or necessitating custom installation points to achieve proper stereo imaging and frequency distribution.
- The single DIN radio slot provides standard head unit replacement options, allowing integration of contemporary source equipment with modern signal processing features that could complement upgraded speaker selections in the 1987 Nissan 200SX.
- Full-range coaxial speakers in the 6.5 inch size class often incorporate integrated tweeters and crossover networks, providing a self-contained upgrade path that maintains reasonable high-frequency dispersion without additional installation complexity.