1998 Plymouth Neon Speaker Sizes
The 1998 Plymouth Neon factory audio system includes a dashboard that accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, a front door panel supporting a 6.5 inch speaker size, and a rear deck lid accepting 6x9 inch units. Available component replacement and upgrade compatible types consist of full-range and midbass drivers.
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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1998 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: 01998 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 rear deck speakers in the 1998 Plymouth Neon may warrant attention first, as the 6x9 configuration typically handles a broader frequency spectrum and contributes substantially to overall cabin sound output compared to smaller factory units.
- Front door panel locations accept either dedicated midbass drivers or full-range speakers, providing flexibility in system configuration based on whether a component setup with separate tweeters or a simpler full-range approach is preferred.
- Dashboard speakers remain limited to 3.5-inch full-range units, which typically focus on mid and upper frequencies rather than low-end reproduction due to their size constraints.
- The 1998 Plymouth Neon uses a single DIN radio opening, which maintains compatibility with a wide array of aftermarket head units without requiring additional mounting adapters for non-standard sizes.
- Upgrading to aftermarket 6.5-inch speakers in the front doors could provide improved midbass response and power handling over factory units, particularly when paired with an upgraded head unit or external amplification.
- The availability of both midbass and full-range options for the front door positions suggests that the mounting depth and opening size can accommodate drivers designed for different roles within a sound system.
- Rear deck 6x9 speakers often benefit from aftermarket replacement due to the physical cone area advantage, which can translate to increased output capacity and bass extension within the constraints of a factory speaker location.