1979 Nissan 280ZX Speaker Sizes
The 1979 Nissan 280ZX factory audio system features dashboard locations that accommodate 4 inch speakers, and rear door panel locations that support 5.25 inch units. The dashboard location also accommodates a 4 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for system replacement and audio upgrade include 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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| Rear Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1979 Nissan 280ZX Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
1
easy to replace
0
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 01979 Nissan 280ZX 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 1979 Nissan 280ZX positions 4-inch speakers in the dashboard, restricting the mounting area to midrange drivers that focus on vocal and instrumental frequencies rather than comprehensive sound reproduction.
- Rear door panel locations accept 5.25-inch speakers, offering space for either midbass drivers that handle lower frequencies or full-range speakers that attempt to cover the entire audible spectrum within a single cone design.
- Dashboard speaker replacement may take priority when midrange clarity degrades, as this location typically handles dialogue and lead instrument reproduction in the factory configuration.
- The 5.25-inch rear openings suggest potential for improved bass response compared to the smaller dashboard speakers, particularly when fitted with dedicated midbass drivers featuring stiffer cone materials and larger voice coils.
- Coaxial speakers in the rear door panel position could provide treble extension that the dashboard midrange units lack, though mounting angle and grille interference might affect high-frequency dispersion.
- Component speaker systems face installation challenges given the dashboard's midrange-only sizing, likely requiring supplemental tweeter mounting locations for proper frequency distribution across the listening area.
- The single DIN radio opening maintains the original head unit footprint, which may limit amplification power available to drive aftermarket speakers with higher sensitivity requirements or lower impedance ratings.
- Upgrading to speakers with higher power handling ratings than the original equipment could stress the factory head unit's output capacity, particularly if the replacement drivers feature impedance drops below 4 ohms during operation.