Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Speaker Size
The Mitsubishi Outlander rear location supports an 8 inch speaker size and 10 inch units. Compatible types for the audio system include subwoofers. The specifications cover the 2007 to 2017 range.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2016 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2015 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2015 | Subwoofer | 10 |
| 2014 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2014 | Subwoofer | 10 |
| 2013 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2013 | Subwoofer | 10 |
| 2012 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2012 | Subwoofer | 10 |
| 2011 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2011 | Subwoofer | 10 |
| 2010 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2010 | Subwoofer | 10 |
| 2009 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2009 | Subwoofer | 10 |
| 2008 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2008 | Subwoofer | 10 |
| 2007 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2007 | Subwoofer | 10 |
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 rear location in the Mitsubishi Outlander is the designated position for subwoofer installation across all listed model years.
- Subwoofers are drivers specialized for reproducing low-frequency audio content, typically operating in the 20 Hz to 200 Hz range, and are distinct from full-range or component speakers in that they serve no role in midrange or high-frequency reproduction.
- Placement of subwoofers in the rear of a vehicle like the Outlander takes advantage of the enclosed cargo or rear cabin area, where low-frequency waves can build pressure more effectively due to boundary reinforcement from surrounding surfaces.
- The 8 inch subwoofer diameter represents a more compact driver cone area, which in a rear vehicle installation translates to a tighter enclosure requirement and a tendency toward a higher low-frequency limit relative to larger cone sizes.
- The 10 inch subwoofer diameter presents a larger cone surface area than the 8 inch, allowing for greater air displacement, which acoustically supports lower frequency extension and higher output levels at bass frequencies within a rear-mounted enclosure.
- The Mitsubishi Outlander rear speaker location accommodates 2 distinct subwoofer diameters, specifically 8 inch and 10 inch, across the 2007 through 2015 model year range.
- From 2016 onward in the listed specifications, the rear location of the Mitsubishi Outlander subwoofer position is specified only for the 8 inch size, indicating a narrowing of diameter compatibility in those years.
- Subwoofers are inherently non-directional at the low frequencies they reproduce, meaning rear placement does not impose the same positional listening considerations that would apply to midrange or tweeter installations.
- An 8 inch subwoofer in a rear automotive location typically requires a sealed or ported enclosure volume measured in the range of 0.3 to 0.75 cubic feet, making spatial constraints of the rear cavity a relevant factor in driver selection.
- A 10 inch subwoofer generally demands a larger enclosure volume than an 8 inch unit, often in the range of 0.5 to 1.25 cubic feet for a sealed alignment, which places greater demand on the available rear compartment depth and width in the Outlander.
- Because subwoofers handle only the low-frequency portion of the audio spectrum, the rear location in the Outlander functions as a dedicated bass reinforcement position rather than a full-range audio source.