1985 Pontiac Parisienne Speaker Sizes
The 1985 Pontiac Parisienne factory audio system includes specific mounting locations. Dashboard locations accommodate 4x6 inch units, while rear deck lid locations accept 6x9 inch speakers. Full-range drivers serve as viable replacement and upgrade options for a 4 inch speaker size.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 4x6 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1985 Pontiac Parisienne 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: 01985 Pontiac Parisienne 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 1985 Pontiac Parisienne features two distinct speaker locations with different size requirements, suggesting that the rear deck position may take priority for audio upgrades given its larger format capability.
- Full-range speakers are specified as compatible for both the dashboard and rear deck lid positions, indicating that separate component systems with external crossovers were not factory-equipped in this configuration.
- The 4x6 inch dashboard speakers represent a smaller format that was common during this manufacturing period, potentially limiting low-frequency output compared to the rear deck installation points.
- Rear deck lid speakers at 6x9 inch could provide enhanced bass response and overall output compared to the dashboard units due to the increased cone surface area available in this larger format.
- The single DIN radio specification indicates a standard head unit opening, which may influence power output capabilities to the speaker system in the 1985 Pontiac Parisienne.
- Replacement speakers maintaining the full-range design would preserve the original system architecture, though aftermarket options might offer improved frequency response and sensitivity ratings over factory units.
- The 6x9 inch format in the rear deck position provides approximately 2.5 times more radiating surface area than the 4x6 inch dashboard speakers, potentially contributing to a rear-biased soundstage.
- Both speaker locations accept full-range designs, suggesting that the factory audio system relied on individual speakers to reproduce the complete frequency spectrum without dedicated tweeters or woofers.