2011 Audi S5 Speaker Sizes
The 2011 Audi S5 factory audio system features dashboard and center dash locations that accommodate 1 inch and 2.5 inch units, while front door panel and rear side panel locations accept 0.75 inch and 6.5 inch units, and rear deck lid locations support a 3.5 inch speaker size alongside an 8 inch unit, and rear side panel locations also accommodate 8 inch units. Compatible types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, 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 | 3.5 | 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 | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Side Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2011 Audi S5 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 2011 Audi S5 contains multiple tweeter locations throughout the cabin, with 0.75 inch units positioned in both front door panels and rear side panels, while a slightly larger 1 inch tweeter resides in the dashboard area.
- A 2.5 inch midrange speaker is installed in the center dash position, potentially handling vocal frequencies and mid-tone reproduction in the factory audio configuration.
- The front and rear door locations accommodate 6.5 inch speakers that may accept either midbass or full-range replacements, offering flexibility in aftermarket component selection.
- Three different woofer and low-frequency positions exist in the 2011 Audi S5, including an 8 inch rear deck lid installation and 8 inch rear side panel speakers, supplemented by a 3.5 inch full-range unit also in the rear deck lid.
- The varied speaker sizes across nine distinct locations suggest a factory sound system designed with frequency separation in mind, with dedicated drivers handling specific portions of the audio spectrum.
- Replacing the 6.5 inch door speakers might take precedence in aftermarket upgrades, as these positions typically handle the majority of audible frequencies and contribute substantially to overall soundstage quality.
- Component speaker systems could integrate with the existing tweeter locations, though the 0.75 inch and 1 inch sizes may limit compatibility with certain aftermarket crossover designs and frequency ranges.
- The dual 8 inch woofers in the rear locations indicate an emphasis on low-frequency output from the factory configuration, potentially reducing the necessity for subwoofer additions in moderate upgrade scenarios.