1979 Toyota Cressida Speaker Sizes
The 1979 Toyota Cressida factory audio system includes specific mounting locations. Front door panels accommodate 5.25 inch speakers, and the rear deck lid supports a 5x7 inch speaker size. Compatible units for replacement and upgrade procedures include midbass and full-range types.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 5x7 | Full-Range |
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1979 Toyota Cressida 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: 01979 Toyota Cressida 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 1979 Toyota Cressida front door panels accommodate 5.25-inch speakers, which can accept either midbass drivers or full-range units depending on system configuration preferences.
- Rear deck lid positions utilize 5x7-inch full-range speakers, providing oval-shaped mounting locations that differ from the circular front positions.
- Midbass drivers typically focus on reproducing mid and low frequencies between approximately 80Hz and 2kHz, while full-range speakers attempt to cover the entire audible spectrum from a single driver.
- The front door locations may benefit from component speaker systems where separate tweeters handle high frequencies, leaving the 5.25-inch drivers to focus on midbass response.
- Factory speakers in both locations likely lack the power handling and frequency response of aftermarket replacements, potentially limiting dynamic range and clarity.
- The 5x7-inch format in the rear deck provides additional cone area compared to round 5.25-inch speakers, which may offer slightly higher output capability.
- Single DIN radio compatibility indicates a standard 2-inch tall by 7-inch wide receiver opening, allowing straightforward head unit upgrades to modern units with enhanced amplification.
- Upgrading speakers without addressing amplification may yield modest improvements, as factory radio power outputs typically range between 10-15 watts RMS per channel.
- The door panel speakers often receive priority in upgrades since front-stage sound staging tends to provide better imaging and localization than rear-fill speakers.
- Coaxial full-range speakers offer simpler installation than component systems, integrating tweeters directly into the speaker frame rather than requiring separate mounting locations.