2013 Audi S7 Speaker Sizes

The 2013 Audi S7 factory audio system integrates multiple locations, where center dash and dashboard and rear door panel accommodate 1 inch units, center dash and c-pillar support 3.5 inch units, front door panel accommodates 4 inch speakers, front door panel and rear door panel support 6.5 inch speakers, and cargo area accepts an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, full-range, midrange, midbass, and subwoofer.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
C-Pillar 3.5 Midrange
  • Complex interior disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Cargo Area 8 Subwoofer
  • Ample working space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Center Dash 1 Tweeter
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Dashboard 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 4 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2013 Audi S7 Speaker Replacement Summary

9 total positions
5 easy to replace
3 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 5 Medium: 3 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 3 Medium: 5 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 2013 Audi S7 audio system uses multiple speaker sizes across various locations, with tweeters installed in the center dash, dashboard, and rear door panel positions at 1 inch each for high-frequency reproduction.
  • Midrange frequencies are handled by 3.5 inch speakers in the C-pillar location and 4 inch units in the front door panels, providing mid-frequency response separate from the bass and treble components.
  • The front and rear door panels incorporate 6.5 inch speakers that can accommodate either midbass or full-range replacements, suggesting flexibility in aftermarket upgrades depending on whether a component or coaxial system is preferred.
  • A 3.5 inch full-range speaker is positioned in the center dash, which may contribute to vocal clarity and center stage imaging in the factory configuration.
  • The cargo area contains an 8 inch subwoofer location, indicating that low-frequency extension is handled by a dedicated bass driver rather than relying solely on the door-mounted speakers.
  • Replacement priority might focus on the 6.5 inch door speakers first, as these larger drivers typically have the most significant impact on overall sound quality when upgraded with higher-quality aftermarket components.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeter locations suggests the factory system uses a component-style arrangement rather than coaxial speakers, which could simplify replacement with aftermarket component sets.
  • Sound improvement potential exists in the cargo area subwoofer location, where an 8 inch aftermarket unit with better excursion capabilities and power handling could enhance bass response beyond the factory specifications.