2017 Audi R8 Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Audi R8 factory audio system designates the center dash and dashboard to accept 0.75 inch speakers, and the center dash and front door panel accommodate a 3.5 inch speaker size. Additionally, the front door panel can accept 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade include tweeter, full-range, midrange, and midbass.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Dash | 0.75 | Tweeter |
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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Dashboard | 0.75 | Tweeter |
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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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2017 Audi R8 Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
2
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2017 Audi R8 uses a multi-way speaker configuration with dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and midbass components across various locations, suggesting a factory premium audio setup that separates frequency ranges for potentially clearer sound reproduction.
- Replacing the 6.5 inch midbass speakers in the front door panels may yield noticeable improvements in lower frequency response and overall bass output, as these handle the bulk of mid-to-low frequency content in the system.
- The dual 0.75 inch tweeter locations in the center dash and dashboard positions indicate high-frequency dispersion points that could benefit from aftermarket units with higher sensitivity or improved material construction for enhanced treble clarity.
- The 3.5 inch midrange speakers in the front door panels work in conjunction with the larger 6.5 inch drivers, creating a two-way front stage that may allow for component speaker upgrades targeting specific frequency bands.
- The center dash 3.5 inch full-range speaker likely serves as a center channel or fill speaker, which could improve sound staging when replaced with a quality aftermarket option featuring better off-axis response.
- Upgrading speakers in this vehicle may require attention to impedance matching and power handling specifications, as factory amplified systems often have specific electrical requirements that aftermarket components must accommodate.