1999 Subaru Impreza Speaker Sizes
The 1999 Subaru Impreza factory audio system features front door panel and rear door panel locations that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units function as compatible speaker types for sound system replacement and upgrade.
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 Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1999 Subaru Impreza 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: 01999 Subaru Impreza Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN or Double DIN | 7"×2" or 7"×4" | 180×50 or 180×100 | Vehicle supports both radio sizes |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 1999 Subaru Impreza contains 6.5 inch speakers in both front and rear door panels, which may allow for replacing all four door speakers with identical aftermarket components.
- Front and rear door locations accept midbass or full-range speaker types, suggesting flexibility in component selection based on whether a separate tweeter system is desired.
- Midbass speakers typically handle lower to mid-range frequencies and would require separate tweeters for high-frequency reproduction, while full-range speakers incorporate multiple frequency ranges in a single unit.
- Door panel speaker replacement tends to provide noticeable sound improvement over factory speakers, particularly in bass response and overall clarity when using higher-quality aftermarket components.
- The single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility indicates the head unit bay could accommodate either standard-size or double-height aftermarket receivers, potentially supporting additional features like amplified outputs or advanced signal processing.
- Full-range speakers in the 6.5 inch size typically include integrated tweeters or whizzer cones to reproduce higher frequencies without requiring additional components or crossover networks.
- Component speaker systems separating midbass drivers from tweeters generally offer superior soundstage imaging compared to full-range speakers, though installation complexity increases with additional mounting requirements.
- The uniform 6.5 inch sizing across all door locations may simplify the upgrade process since mounting hardware and speaker adapters could potentially be identical for front and rear positions.