2013 Audi RS5 Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Audi RS5 factory audio system features specific locations for various audio components. The dashboard accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, while the center dash accepts 2.5 inch units. Front door panels and rear side panels support 0.75 inch and 6.5 inch units. Additionally, rear side panels accommodate 8 inch units, and the rear deck lid supports 3 inch and 10 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement and upgrade include tweeter, subwoofer, midrange, full-range, midbass, and woofer.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Dash | 2.5 | Midrange |
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| Dashboard | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 0.75 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 3 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 10 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Side Panel | 0.75 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Side Panel | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2013 Audi RS5 Speaker Replacement Summary
9
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 5 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 3Additional Notes
- The 2013 Audi RS5 incorporates multiple tweeter locations distributed across the front door panels, rear side panels, and dashboard, suggesting a factory audio design focused on high-frequency dispersion throughout the cabin.
- Replacement priorities would likely focus on the 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers located in both front and rear door positions, as these handle the majority of midrange frequencies critical to vocal clarity and instrumental presence.
- The presence of dedicated 2.5 inch midrange speakers in the center dash indicates a separated frequency architecture rather than a simple two-way system, which may complicate aftermarket integration without addressing multiple speaker types.
- Component speaker systems offering separate tweeters and midbass drivers could directly replace the 0.75 inch tweeters and 6.5 inch door speakers, potentially maintaining the factory's multi-way design philosophy while upgrading sound quality.
- The rear deck houses both a 10 inch subwoofer location and a 3 inch full-range speaker position, suggesting the factory system may route different frequency ranges to separate drivers in the same general area.
- The 8 inch woofer position in the rear side panel sits between the 6.5 inch midbass and 10 inch subwoofer sizes, indicating a possible three-way bass management strategy in the rear soundstage.
- Upgrading the 0.75 inch tweeters alone might produce limited improvement without addressing the larger midbass drivers, as tonal balance depends on cohesive performance across the frequency spectrum.
- The 10 inch subwoofer location in the rear deck could accept aftermarket powered or passive subwoofers designed for trunk or rear deck installation, potentially enhancing low-frequency extension beyond factory output.
- Full-range speaker compatibility in the 6.5 inch positions offers flexibility for simpler two-way upgrades, though dedicated midbass drivers paired with the existing tweeters might preserve the intended frequency separation.
- The center dash midrange position at 2.5 inches represents an unusual size that may limit aftermarket options, potentially requiring custom mounting solutions or adapters to accommodate standard 3 inch midrange drivers.