1987 Audi Coupe Speaker Sizes

The 1987 Audi Coupe factory audio system incorporates specific locations for acoustic hardware, where the dashboard accommodates 3.5 inch speakers, the front door panel supports a 5.25 inch speaker size, and the rear deck lid accepts 6x9 inch units. For any component replacement or upgrade, compatible types include full-range and midbass configurations.

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

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.