2018 Audi S3 Speaker Sizes
The 2018 Audi S3 factory audio system contains specific locations that accept distinct audio components, where the a-pillar and rear door panel accommodate 1 inch units. Additionally, the center dash and rear deck lid accept 3.5 inch speakers, the front door panel accommodates a 3.5 inch speaker size, while the front door panel and rear door panel support 6.5 inch speakers, and the rear deck lid accepts an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade consist of tweeters, full-range units, midrange units, midbass drivers, 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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2018 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 2018 Audi S3 features a multi-location speaker system with varying sizes, suggesting that priority replacements may focus on the larger 6.5 inch front and rear door panel speakers which handle midbass and full-range frequencies.
- The presence of dedicated 1 inch tweeters in both A-pillar and rear door panel locations indicates a component-style audio architecture rather than a simple coaxial setup.
- Front door panels contain dual speaker configurations with both 3.5 inch midrange and 6.5 inch midbass/full-range units, which suggests a three-way component system design in the front soundstage.
- The 8 inch woofer in the rear deck lid likely provides extended low-frequency response, while the accompanying 3.5 inch full-range speaker may handle upper bass and midrange frequencies in that location.
- Replacing the 6.5 inch door speakers with higher-quality aftermarket units could potentially improve overall sound clarity and bass response, as these handle the majority of the frequency spectrum.
- The 3.5 inch center dash full-range speaker may contribute to vocal clarity and center imaging, though its small size limits low-frequency output.
- Upgrading the 1 inch tweeters could enhance high-frequency detail and soundstage width, particularly if the factory units exhibit limited extension or harshness.
- The rear deck configuration with both 3.5 inch and 8 inch speakers suggests a two-way setup that balances midbass reinforcement with low-end extension.