1989 Audi 80 Speaker Sizes

The 1989 Audi 80 factory audio system features a dashboard that accommodates a 4 inch speaker size alongside front door components, while the rear deck lid supports 6.5 inch units. Midrange, midbass, and full-range units serve as viable replacement and upgrade options for vehicle acoustic configurations.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 4 Midrange
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Lid 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1989 Audi 80 Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 0

1989 Audi 80 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 1989 Audi 80 front speaker locations may benefit from replacement given the limited 4-inch midrange configuration in the dashboard positions.
  • Midrange drivers in the front positions typically handle vocal frequencies and mid-spectrum content but lack low-frequency extension capabilities.
  • The rear deck lid accommodates larger 6.5-inch speakers that can function as either midbass or full-range units depending on the replacement choice.
  • Full-range 6.5-inch speakers in the rear would provide broader frequency response including bass content that the front midrange units cannot reproduce.
  • Midbass-oriented 6.5-inch speakers could complement the front midrange drivers by handling lower frequencies in a split configuration.
  • The factory speaker arrangement suggests a basic two-way system with frequency range divided between front and rear locations.
  • Aftermarket upgrades might focus on the rear deck positions first due to their larger size and potential for greater acoustic output.
  • The single DIN radio opening allows for head unit replacement without dashboard modifications beyond the standard opening.