1989 Subaru Justy Speaker Sizes

The 1989 Subaru Justy factory audio system features a dashboard that accommodates 4x6 inch units, and a rear door panel accepts a 5.25 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade consist of full-range and midbass units.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 4x6 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Door Panel 5.25 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1989 Subaru Justy 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

1989 Subaru Justy 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 1989 Subaru Justy incorporates a dual-size speaker configuration, with 4x6 inch openings in the dashboard locations and 5.25 inch circular positions in the rear door panels, suggesting different acoustic roles within the factory audio design.
  • Dashboard positions accommodate only full-range speakers, while rear door panel locations accept either midbass or full-range types, providing flexibility in component selection based on desired frequency response characteristics.
  • Replacing dashboard speakers might take precedence given their typical placement closer to listeners in the cabin, potentially offering more immediate impact on perceived audio quality compared to rear-mounted positions.
  • The oval 4x6 inch format in dashboard locations represents a space-efficient design common in compact vehicle applications, balancing cone area against available mounting depth constraints.
  • Rear door panel compatibility with midbass drivers suggests sufficient mounting depth and enclosure volume for handling lower frequency reproduction, which could enhance bass response when paired with appropriate components.
  • A single DIN radio opening maintains compatibility with aftermarket head units, potentially allowing integration of modern source components with improved amplification for driving replacement speakers.
  • Full-range speakers in both positions would maintain factory-style coverage patterns, while introducing dedicated midbass drivers in rear locations could create a more specialized frequency distribution across the listening space.
  • The combination of different speaker sizes may allow for natural frequency division, with smaller dashboard units handling midrange and upper frequencies while larger rear speakers manage lower midrange content.