Dodge Dart Speaker Size

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Dodge Dart Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I upgrade first in my Dodge Dart for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the front door 6 x 9 inch speakers. These handle most of your music's mid-range and vocal frequencies - around 80Hz to 4kHz typically. Component speakers work best here since they separate the tweeter from the woofer. You'll get clearer highs and more controlled bass response. The Dodge Dart's front doors usually have decent mounting depth, maybe 3 inches or so, which gives you options for aftermarket units with better magnets and cone materials.

Can I replace the 8 inch rear deck subwoofer with a regular full-range speaker?

Not really recommended. That 8 inch driver is handling the low-end frequencies below 100Hz in your Dodge Dart. Regular full-range speakers don't dig that deep - they might roll off around 60-80Hz. You'd lose punch in bass drums and lower notes. If the original sub is blown, look for replacement subwoofers rated around 100-200 watts RMS with 4-ohm impedance. The deck mounting might be shallow though, so check your clearance before buying anything too deep.

Why does my Dodge Dart have both 3.5 inch speakers on the dashboard and rear deck?

Different frequency ranges. Dashboard speakers typically handle upper midrange and treble - think 2kHz to 15kHz. They're positioned closer to your ears for immediate detail. The 3.5 inch rear deck speakers might be filling in some mid-frequencies that the larger 6 x 9 speakers miss, or they could be part of a surround sound setup. Coaxial designs in these locations usually include small tweeters for extended high-frequency response. Power handling is probably around 20-40 watts RMS each.

Should I go with component or coaxial speakers for the rear 6 x 9 locations in my Dodge Dart?

Coaxial makes more sense for rear positions. You're not sitting directly in front of them like the fronts, so the imaging benefits of separated components don't matter as much. Good coaxial 6 x 9 speakers can handle 75-150 watts RMS and still give you decent frequency response from around 45Hz up to 20kHz. The Dodge Dart's rear door panels should have enough space for most aftermarket options. Component systems back there just add complexity without much sonic benefit for most listening positions.

What's the impedance rating for Dodge Dart factory speakers?

Most likely 4 ohms across all positions. The 6 x 9 speakers in both front and rear doors probably run 4-ohm loads, same with the smaller dashboard and rear deck units. Your amplifier or head unit expects this impedance - usually around 15-25 watts per channel from factory systems. When replacing speakers, stick with 4-ohm aftermarket units to maintain proper power transfer. Going to 2-ohm speakers might overload the amp, while 8-ohm speakers would reduce available power output.