1987 Audi 5000 Speaker Sizes

The 1987 Audi 5000 speaker size chart provides factory audio system specifications for OEM and aftermarket replacement speakers. Information covers speaker locations including front door panel and rear deck lid positions. Data includes specifications needed for upgrade or replacement of factory audio components in compatible aftermarket system installations.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 5.25 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1987 Audi 5000 Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 0

1987 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 1987 Audi 5000 features two distinct speaker sizes across its audio system, with 5.25-inch positions in the front door panels and larger 6.5-inch positions in the rear deck lid, suggesting a factory configuration that prioritizes mid-frequency response in forward locations while allocating more cone area to rear output positions.
  • Both speaker locations accept either midbass or full-range driver types, indicating flexibility in replacement approaches depending on whether the installer prefers dedicated frequency-specific components or simplified single-driver solutions that handle broader frequency ranges.
  • The front door panel speakers at 5.25 inches provide a moderate mounting footprint that typically balances cone excursion capability with door panel space constraints, though the smaller size relative to the rear speakers may limit low-frequency extension without supplemental bass reinforcement.
  • Rear deck lid speakers at 6.5 inches offer approximately 52% more cone surface area compared to the front positions, which could translate to enhanced bass output and higher overall sound pressure levels from the rear soundstage when driven by equivalent amplifier power.
  • The midbass designation suggests these positions might integrate well with aftermarket component systems where separate tweeters handle high frequencies, while full-range compatibility indicates that coaxial speakers with integrated tweeters could provide a complete frequency spectrum from each location without additional drivers.
  • Replacing factory speakers in these positions would likely address degradation of foam surrounds or deteriorated cone materials common in speakers from this era, potentially restoring frequency response characteristics that have diminished over three decades of use.
  • The single DIN radio opening provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility, which could enable integration of modern amplifier sections capable of driving replacement speakers with higher power handling than original equipment specifications.