The Dodge Shadow rear side panel accommodates a 5x7 inch speaker size across all listed model years. Full-range units are the compatible type for the audio system at that location. These specifications cover the years 1991 to 1993.
A single driver that reproduces bass through treble without a separate crossover network. It is the simplest replacement option and is common in factory audio systems.
Additional Notes
The rear side panel location in the Dodge Shadow is designed to accommodate speakers mounted within the structural panels flanking the rear interior, a position that typically places drivers at ear level with rear passengers and projects sound into the cabin from the sides rather than from below or above.
Side panel installations are generally recessed into or flush-mounted against the vehicle's interior trim, meaning available depth behind the mounting surface is a critical spatial constraint that determines which speaker frames and magnet assemblies will physically fit without contacting sheet metal.
The 5x7 inch oval dimensions of the Dodge Shadow rear side panel opening reflect an elongated footprint that distributes cone surface area across a wider mounting cutout than a round speaker of comparable diameter, allowing greater air displacement within a shallow cavity.
The oval shape of a 5x7 inch driver produces an asymmetric radiating surface, which affects dispersion patterns differently along the horizontal and vertical axes of the cone, a factor relevant to how sound spreads across the rear cabin from a side-mounted position.
A 5x7 inch driver occupies more baffle area than a 4-inch or 5.25-inch round equivalent, which increases its capacity to reproduce lower midrange frequencies with adequate efficiency even without a dedicated subwoofer enclosure behind it.
Full-range is the sole compatible type listed for the rear side panel location, meaning a single driver in each position is intended to handle the entire audible frequency spectrum rather than operating within a divided crossover system alongside a separate tweeter or woofer.
A full-range driver integrates a woofer cone and, in many designs, a small whizzer cone or dust cap structure to extend high-frequency output, allowing the single unit to reproduce vocals, midrange, and upper harmonics without supplemental components.
The rear side panel position places full-range drivers behind the primary listening area, so the balance between midrange warmth and high-frequency clarity in the driver's design has a direct effect on how rear-fill audio reaches front passengers versus rear passengers.
The 5x7 inch format is a non-round geometry that requires an appropriately shaped mounting adapter or direct-fit bracket when replacing factory units, as the oval cutout does not accept standard round speaker frames of any single diameter.