1997 Plymouth Neon Speaker Sizes
The 1997 Plymouth Neon factory audio system includes specific mounting locations. The dashboard accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, and the front door panel accepts a 6.5 inch speaker size, while the rear deck lid supports 6x9 inch units. Compatible types for replacement and upgrade applications include full-range and midbass.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1997 Plymouth Neon Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 01997 Plymouth Neon 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 factory audio configuration in the 1997 Plymouth Neon positions speakers across three distinct mounting locations, each serving different frequency reproduction requirements within the cabin environment.
- Dashboard-mounted 3.5-inch units typically handle mid-to-high frequency content, though their limited cone area restricts low-frequency output compared to larger drivers installed elsewhere in the vehicle.
- Front door panel locations accept 6.5-inch speakers with compatibility for both midbass and full-range designs, suggesting these positions may benefit most from aftermarket upgrades due to their proximity to front-seat occupants.
- The rear deck lid accommodates 6x9-inch oval speakers designated for full-range operation, which could provide broader frequency response than smaller round drivers when original equipment is replaced.
- Upgrading front door speakers might yield more noticeable acoustic improvements than replacing dashboard units, given the larger cone surface area available for moving air and producing sound pressure levels.
- Full-range speaker types listed for dashboard and rear locations indicate these positions were designed to reproduce multiple frequency bands from a single driver rather than requiring separate woofers and tweeters.
- The midbass compatibility notation for front door panels suggests these locations may handle lower frequencies more effectively than dashboard or rear deck positions when appropriate drivers are installed.
- Aftermarket speaker selection for these factory locations would need to match the specified size constraints while considering impedance and power handling characteristics relative to the existing or upgraded head unit.