1987 Nissan 300ZX Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Nissan 300ZX factory audio system features specific locations for 6.5 inch speakers, with front door panels and rear deck lids both accommodating a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types for the aforementioned locations include midbass and full-range units.
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 300ZX 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 300ZX 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 300ZX factory speakers in both door panels and deck lid positions may benefit from replacement, as components of this age could have degraded foam surrounds or weakened voice coils that affect frequency response and overall output.
- Both front and rear locations accommodate 6.5-inch speakers, which suggests parts commonality that could simplify sourcing aftermarket components when planning upgrades across multiple positions.
- The compatible speaker types listed as midbass or full-range indicate flexibility in component selection, where midbass drivers would typically handle frequencies from approximately 80Hz to 4kHz, while full-range units attempt broader coverage without separate tweeters.
- Full-range speakers in the 1987 Nissan 300ZX would likely incorporate a whizzer cone or coaxial tweeter design to extend high-frequency response beyond what a standard midbass driver produces.
- The Single DIN radio opening provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility, which could serve as the foundation for system improvements when combined with upgraded speakers.
- Replacing factory speakers with aftermarket midbass drivers would typically require separate tweeter installation or reliance on the factory tweeter locations if they exist, as midbass-designated speakers generally roll off above 4-5kHz.
- The consistent 6.5-inch sizing throughout the vehicle suggests that tonal balance between front and rear output might be maintained more easily, though component quality selection would still influence staging and imaging characteristics.
- Aftermarket speaker power handling ratings would likely exceed factory specifications substantially, though actual audible improvement depends on matching sensitivity ratings and frequency response characteristics to the listening environment and source unit capabilities.