2017 Audi A3 Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Audi A3 factory audio system contains specific factory locations for audio components. The a-pillar, rear door panel, and rear side panel accept 1 inch units for a 1 inch speaker size. Center dash and rear deck lid accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, while front door panel and rear side panel accept 3.5 inch speakers. Front door panel and rear door panel support 6.5 inch speakers, and rear side panel supports 6.5 inch speakers. Rear deck lid accepts an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a replacement and upgrade include tweeter, full-range, midrange, midbass, and woofer.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Rear Side Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2017 Audi A3 Speaker Replacement Summary
11
total positions
6
easy to replace
2
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 6 Medium: 4 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 42017 Audi A3 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 2017 Audi A3 contains multiple speaker locations throughout the cabin, with sizes ranging from 1 inch tweeters to an 8 inch woofer in the rear deck lid.
- The front door panels accommodate both 3.5 inch midrange speakers and 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers, suggesting a component speaker configuration in the factory system.
- Upgrading the 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers in the front doors may provide the most noticeable improvement in sound quality, as these handle the critical midrange and bass frequencies.
- The rear locations include 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers in both the door panels and side panels, along with an 8 inch woofer in the rear deck lid for low-frequency reinforcement.
- The 1 inch tweeters are distributed across the A-pillar, rear door panel, and rear side panel positions to enhance high-frequency dispersion throughout the cabin.
- The center dash and rear deck lid feature 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which typically handle mid and higher frequencies without dedicated tweeter support.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and woofers would be compatible with the existing speaker locations, potentially utilizing the 1 inch tweeter positions and 6.5 inch woofer locations.
- The single DIN radio opening may limit aftermarket head unit options compared to double DIN configurations, though adapters could expand compatibility.