1987 Audi Coupe Speaker Sizes

The 1987 Audi Coupe speaker size chart provides factory and aftermarket audio system specifications for replacement and upgrade purposes. Available information includes speaker locations in the dashboard, front door panel, and rear deck lid. The chart details factory specifications and compatible aftermarket options for each audio component position within the vehicle.

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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 5.25 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

1987 Audi Coupe Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0

1987 Audi Coupe 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 Coupe contains three distinct speaker locations with varying size requirements, suggesting a tiered approach to replacement where larger components would typically take precedence for sound quality improvement.
  • Front door panel speakers at 5.25 inches accommodate both midbass drivers and full-range units, offering flexibility in component selection based on whether a dedicated tweeter will be installed separately.
  • Rear deck lid positions accept 6x9 inch speakers limited to full-range operation, indicating these locations likely serve as secondary fill speakers rather than primary sound sources.
  • Dashboard positions at 3.5 inches restrict options to full-range speakers only, which may function primarily for midrange and upper frequency reproduction in the 1987 Audi Coupe sound system.
  • The single DIN radio opening suggests limited depth for aftermarket head units, which could potentially affect integration with upgraded speaker components requiring higher power input.
  • Component speaker installations would most logically utilize the front door locations due to their midbass compatibility, while the dashboard positions could serve as dedicated midrange or tweeter mounting points.
  • Sound improvement potential would generally be greatest when addressing the front door and rear deck positions first, as these larger formats typically handle more of the audible frequency spectrum.