2017 Audi S3 Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Audi S3 factory audio system contains specific factory speaker placement locations. The a-pillar and rear door panel accommodate 1 inch units. Center dash and rear deck lid accommodate 3.5 inch speakers. Front door panel and rear door panel support a 6.5 inch speaker size. Front door panel accommodates a 3.5 inch speaker. Rear deck lid accommodates an 8 inch unit. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types consist of tweeters, full-range, midrange, midbass, and woofers.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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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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| 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 S3 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 S3 features a multi-component speaker system with sizes ranging from 1 inch tweeters to 8 inch woofers distributed across eight distinct locations throughout the cabin.
- Front door panels accommodate a two-way component setup with 3.5 inch midrange drivers and 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers, suggesting a factory bi-amplified configuration in these locations.
- High-frequency response comes from 1 inch tweeters positioned in both A-pillars and rear door panels, which typically handle frequencies above 3-4 kHz in component speaker systems.
- Center dash and rear deck lid locations both utilize 3.5 inch full-range speakers, though the rear deck also includes an additional 8 inch woofer for extended low-frequency output.
- The 6.5 inch speakers in rear doors share the same size specification as the front door midbass drivers, potentially allowing for matched tonal characteristics between front and rear soundstage.
- Replacement priority would generally focus on the 6.5 inch door speakers first, as these handle the majority of midrange and bass content that defines perceived sound quality in automotive environments.
- The presence of dedicated 8 inch woofers in the rear deck suggests factory emphasis on low-frequency extension, which may benefit from aftermarket subwoofer upgrades for enhanced bass response below 80 Hz.
- Tweeter replacements at 1 inch locations could improve high-frequency detail and imaging, though mounting depth and impedance matching with factory amplification would need verification before installation.
- The 3.5 inch midrange speakers in front doors might be integrated into a factory component system, meaning their replacement could require compatible crossover networks to maintain proper frequency distribution.
- Sound improvement potential exists across all speaker locations, though the six speakers sized 3.5 inches and larger would contribute most significantly to overall tonal balance and output capability.