1988 Plymouth Reliant Speaker Sizes

The 1988 Plymouth Reliant speaker size chart details factory speaker specifications and locations for replacement or aftermarket audio system upgrades. Information covers dashboard and rear deck lid positions. Data includes sizes for speakers in both front and rear locations, enabling identification of compatible aftermarket options when upgrading factory audio components.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Lid 5x7 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1988 Plymouth Reliant Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
1 easy to replace
0 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 0

1988 Plymouth Reliant 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 1988 Plymouth Reliant features a straightforward two-location speaker configuration with dashboard and rear deck lid positions, suggesting that addressing the rear deck speakers may provide the most noticeable audio enhancement due to their larger 5x7 inch size compared to the 3.5 inch dashboard units.
  • Full-range speakers in both locations indicate that each speaker handles the entire frequency spectrum without dedicated tweeters or woofers, which tends to work within the physical constraints of factory mounting locations but may limit the ability to reproduce extreme high and low frequencies with precision.
  • The dashboard speakers utilize a 3.5 inch form factor, which typically emphasizes mid-range frequencies and vocal clarity while potentially struggling with bass reproduction due to the limited cone area and shallow mounting depth common in instrument panel installations.
  • The rear deck lid speakers accommodate a 5x7 inch oval configuration, which generally provides increased surface area for moving air compared to smaller round speakers, potentially offering improved bass response and overall volume capability in the 1988 Plymouth Reliant cabin.
  • The single DIN radio specification indicates a standard one-unit height head unit opening, which remains compatible with many aftermarket receivers and may facilitate system upgrades without requiring dash modifications or custom installation brackets.
  • Replacement speakers for both positions would likely need to match the full-range designation or include appropriate crossovers if component speakers were considered, though the factory mounting locations might not accommodate separate tweeter installations without modification.