Dodge Daytona Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Side Panel Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Dodge Daytona Speaker FAQ

Should I replace the front door 5.25 inch speakers first in my Dodge Daytona?

Replace the front door speakers first. The 5.25 inch front speakers handle most of your music's midrange frequencies - vocals, guitars, instruments that sit in the 200Hz to 4kHz range. These frequencies dominate what you actually hear while driving. Component speakers work better here than coaxials if you want cleaner separation. The tweeters mount separately, usually in the door panel or A-pillar. This gives you better stereo imaging than cramming everything into one 5.25 inch basket. You'll probably notice the biggest improvement just swapping these out, even with stock rear speakers.

What's the difference between the 5 x 7 rear door and rear side panel speakers in a Dodge Daytona?

The rear door panels ran through 1989, then Dodge moved to rear side panels from 1990-1993. Both use 5 x 7 inch speakers but the mounting might be slightly different. Rear side panels typically have less depth restrictions - maybe 3 inches instead of 2.5 inches. This means you can fit speakers with bigger magnets, which usually means more power handling and better bass response. The 5 x 7 size gives you more cone area than round 6.5 inch speakers... roughly 24 square inches versus 21 square inches. That extra surface area helps with midbass output around 80-200Hz.

Are the 3.5 inch dashboard speakers in my Dodge Daytona worth upgrading?

Dashboard speakers mainly fill in high frequencies and add presence to the soundstage. The 3.5 inch size limits them to frequencies above 150Hz effectively. Most aftermarket 3.5 inch speakers handle 15-30 watts RMS, which is probably more than your factory head unit pushes anyway. Coaxial types work fine here since you're not looking for serious bass response. Full-range speakers in this location help create a wider soundstage - makes vocals appear to come from the center of the dashboard rather than just the doors. But honestly, upgrade your door speakers first. The dashboard speakers won't fix muddy bass or weak midrange.

Can I install component speakers in all locations of my Dodge Daytona?

Component speakers work best in the front doors and possibly the rear 5 x 7 locations. The dashboard 3.5 inch spots don't really benefit from separate tweeters - there's nowhere good to mount them up there anyway. Front door components give you the biggest sound improvement. You'll mount the woofers in the door panels and the tweeters either in the existing tweeter locations or drill new holes in the A-pillars. For the rear 5 x 7 speakers, components might be overkill unless you're building a serious system. The rear typically handles ambient fill and some bass support. Coaxials usually work fine back there and cost less.