2009 Audi S5 Speaker Sizes
The 2009 Audi S5 factory audio system features dashboard and center dash locations that accommodate 1 inch and 2.5 inch speakers respectively, while front door panel and rear side panel locations accept 0.75 inch units, 6.5 inch speakers, and an 8 inch speaker size. Furthermore, rear deck lid locations accept 3.5 inch speakers. Compatible types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midrange, full-range, midbass, and woofer units.
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 | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Side Panel | 0.75 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2009 Audi S5 Speaker Replacement Summary
8
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 4 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 2Additional Notes
- The 2009 Audi S5 factory audio configuration incorporates a multi-driver system with tweeters positioned in three separate locations, suggesting a design focused on high-frequency dispersion throughout the cabin.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and midbass drivers would align with the existing architecture in both front and rear door panels, where 0.75-inch tweeters pair with 6.5-inch midbass or full-range drivers.
- The dashboard houses a 1-inch tweeter unit, which represents a slightly larger high-frequency driver compared to the 0.75-inch units found in the door and rear side panel locations.
- A 2.5-inch midrange driver in the center dash position may handle vocal frequencies and mid-range content, potentially serving as a center channel for audio imaging.
- The rear deck lid contains both a 3.5-inch full-range speaker and an 8-inch woofer, indicating a two-way configuration dedicated to rear soundstage and low-frequency reinforcement.
- Replacing the front door panel components could take priority in the 2009 Audi S5, as these 6.5-inch drivers typically handle the majority of the musical spectrum and directly impact staging and clarity.
- The 8-inch woofer specification in the rear deck suggests this location handles bass frequencies below what the 6.5-inch door drivers can reproduce effectively.
- Full-range driver options exist for the 6.5-inch locations, though component systems with dedicated midbass drivers would likely provide better frequency separation and detail.
- The presence of multiple tweeter sizes and locations indicates that aftermarket upgrades might require attention to sensitivity matching to maintain balanced frequency response across the listening area.
- Shallow-mount or low-profile aftermarket speakers may be necessary for the rear deck lid installations, depending on trunk clearance and factory mounting depth constraints.