2017 Audi RS3 Speaker Sizes
The speaker size chart for the 2017 Audi RS3 provides factory specifications for replacement and aftermarket upgrade installations. Data includes speaker locations throughout the audio system: front door panel, rear door panel, a-pillar, center dash, and rear deck lid. Details support identification of factory speaker specifications across all positions in the RS3 audio system.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
|
| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
|
| Front Door Panel | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
|
| 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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2017 Audi RS3 Speaker Replacement Summary
8
total positions
6
easy to replace
2
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 6 Medium: 1 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 1Additional Notes
- The 2017 Audi RS3 factory speaker configuration includes eight distinct speaker locations with sizes ranging from 1 inch tweeters to an 8 inch woofer, suggesting a multi-component audio system design that separates frequency ranges across dedicated drivers.
- The front door panels contain two separate speaker sizes at 3.5 inch and 6.5 inch, which likely indicates a component speaker arrangement where the smaller midrange handles mid-frequency content while the larger midbass or full-range driver reproduces lower frequencies and potentially broader audio spectrum.
- Tweeters mounted in both the A-pillar and rear door panel positions at 1 inch could provide directional high-frequency sound staging, with A-pillar placement potentially aimed at the front occupants and rear door tweeters serving rear passengers.
- The presence of an 8 inch woofer in the rear deck lid suggests this location may serve as a dedicated low-frequency reinforcement point, which could benefit from aftermarket subwoofer upgrades if enhanced bass response is desired.
- Both front and rear door panels accept 6.5 inch speakers compatible with either midbass or full-range types, offering flexibility in replacement speaker selection depending on whether the installer prefers dedicated bass drivers or single full-range solutions.
- The center dash and rear deck lid both accommodate 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which may function as fill speakers to provide additional sound coverage in the cabin interior.
- Replacing the door-mounted speakers might take priority during upgrades since these locations typically contribute most significantly to overall sound quality and volume in automotive audio systems, with the 6.5 inch positions offering greater potential for output and bass extension than smaller drivers.
- Component speaker systems designed for 6.5 inch installations could potentially utilize the existing tweeter locations if they match the 1 inch size specification, though crossover compatibility and mounting depth would need verification.