1978 Audi Fox Speaker Sizes
The 1978 Audi Fox factory audio system contains front door panel locations which accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, while the rear deck lid location accepts a 5.25 inch speaker size. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible speaker types for audio replacement and system upgrade purposes.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1978 Audi Fox Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 01978 Audi Fox 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 1978 Audi Fox rear deck lid positions accept 5.25 inch speakers, which typically allow for midbass or full-range driver installation depending on system configuration preferences.
- Front door panel locations accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, providing larger cone area than the rear positions for potentially enhanced low-frequency response when using midbass drivers.
- Full-range speakers in either location would handle the entire frequency spectrum through a single driver, while midbass configurations would likely pair with separate tweeters for high-frequency reproduction.
- The size difference between front and rear positions suggests that front door speakers might serve as the primary sound source, with rear deck speakers contributing to overall cabin coverage.
- The single DIN radio opening allows for aftermarket head unit installation, which could provide signal processing capabilities to optimize performance of replacement speakers.
- Component speaker systems could be implemented in the front doors using the 6.5 inch openings for woofers, with tweeters mounted separately elsewhere in the door panels.
- The rear deck lid mounting location may benefit from sealed enclosure characteristics due to trunk volume, potentially affecting bass response differently than the front door installations.