1980 Audi 5000 Speaker Sizes

The 1980 Audi 5000 speaker size chart provides factory and aftermarket audio specifications for three locations: dashboard, front door panel, and rear deck lid. Information includes replacement speakers compatible with factory mounting positions and available upgrade options for enhanced system performance. Aftermarket alternatives are listed for each location.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6x9 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1980 Audi 5000 Speaker Replacement Summary

4 total positions
3 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 0

1980 Audi 5000 Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN 7"×2" 180×50 Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 1980 Audi 5000 utilizes three distinct speaker sizes across four mounting locations, with dashboard positions accepting 3.5-inch units while both door panels and deck positions accommodate larger formats.
  • Dashboard speakers in this configuration are limited to full-range types, which typically handle the entire frequency spectrum through a single driver rather than separating frequencies across multiple components.
  • Front door panels offer flexibility between midbass and full-range speaker types, suggesting these locations may benefit from dedicated low-frequency drivers if paired with separate tweeters elsewhere in the system.
  • The rear deck lid provides dual installation options, accepting either 6.5-inch or 6x9-inch speakers, though the oval 6x9 format generally provides increased cone surface area for potentially greater output.
  • Replacement priority might logically follow from largest to smallest speakers, as the 6x9-inch rear deck and 6.5-inch front door positions likely contribute more substantial sound output than the smaller dashboard units.
  • Full-range speakers are compatible with all four locations in the 1980 Audi 5000, which could simplify replacement if consistency across all positions is preferred over specialized driver types.
  • The midbass option for front doors and rear deck 6.5-inch positions suggests these locations could support component speaker systems where tweeters handle higher frequencies separately.
  • Sound improvement potential may be greater in the larger speaker locations, as physical size constraints in the dashboard position limit both driver excursion and cone area compared to door and deck installations.
  • The single DIN radio opening provides standard dimensions for head unit replacement, maintaining compatibility with widely available aftermarket receivers.