Mitsubishi Eclipse Cargo Area Speaker Size
The Mitsubishi Eclipse cargo area accommodates an 8 inch speaker size across all listed model years. Subwoofer units serve as the compatible replacement type for the audio system. These specifications cover the 2006 to 2012 model year chart range.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2011 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2010 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2009 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2008 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2007 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2006 | Subwoofer | 8 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer | A large driver for the lowest bass notes, typically from about 20 Hz to 120 Hz. It is usually installed in a separate enclosure and works alongside the other speakers. |
Additional Notes
- The cargo area of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the rearmost section of the vehicle's interior, a location that places speakers behind the primary seating and closer to the enclosed rear structure of the cabin.
- An enclosed or semi-enclosed cargo space tends to reinforce low-frequency sound waves through boundary loading, where nearby surfaces add acoustic pressure to bass frequencies.
- The 8-inch diameter specified across all listed model years indicates a cone surface area large enough to move the volume of air required for effective low-frequency reproduction, which subwoofers depend on for output below approximately 80-120 Hz.
- Subwoofers are driver types dedicated to reproducing the lowest audible frequencies, generally handling content below 80-120 Hz, and are not intended for midrange or high-frequency reproduction.
- The Mitsubishi Eclipse cargo area subwoofer placement positions the driver at a distance from front-seat listeners, which is acoustically acceptable for bass frequencies due to their omnidirectional nature at low wavelengths.
- An 8-inch subwoofer occupies a moderate footprint among subwoofer sizes, requiring a mounting cutout and enclosure depth that must be accommodated within the vertical and horizontal clearance available in the Eclipse's cargo floor or panel.
- Subwoofers in cargo areas are typically mounted in sealed or ported enclosures, and the available depth behind or beneath the cargo panel determines which enclosure type can be physically installed.
- The 8-inch cone diameter means the outer frame dimension is typically around 9.5 to 10 inches, a measurement relevant to the mounting hole and surrounding clearance in the cargo area panel.
- Because subwoofers reproduce non-directional low frequencies, listener position relative to the driver in the cargo area does not significantly affect perceived bass localization within the cabin.