2007 Audi S8 Speaker Sizes
The 2007 Audi S8 factory audio system features dashboard and center dash locations that accommodate 3 inch speakers, while front door panels support an 8 inch speaker size. Rear door panels accept 1 inch and 6.5 inch units, whereas rear deck lid areas accommodate 2 inch and 12 inch speakers. Available replacement and upgrade speaker types consist of tweeters, subwoofers, full-range units, midranges, midbass drivers, and woofers.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Dash | 3 | Midrange |
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| Dashboard | 3 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 2 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 12 | Subwoofer |
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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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2007 Audi S8 Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
5
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 6 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2007 Audi S8 factory audio configuration includes multiple speaker locations distributed across the dashboard, door panels, and rear deck areas, with sizes ranging from 1 inch tweeters to a 12 inch subwoofer, suggesting a multi-way speaker setup designed for broad frequency coverage.
- The front door panels accommodate 8 inch woofers, which likely handle lower midrange and bass frequencies, while the rear door panels contain both 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers and 1 inch tweeters, indicating a component speaker arrangement in the rear.
- Dashboard-mounted 3 inch full-range speakers and a center dash 3 inch midrange speaker may contribute to soundstage width and vocal clarity, though these smaller drivers could be candidates for replacement if improved tonal balance is desired.
- The rear deck lid houses both a 12 inch subwoofer for low-frequency extension and 2 inch tweeters, creating a dedicated bass source and high-frequency dispersion from the rear of the cabin.
- Tweeter locations in both the rear door panels and rear deck lid suggest an emphasis on high-frequency distribution throughout the listening space, which could benefit from aftermarket units with higher sensitivity or smoother frequency response.
- The 8 inch front door woofers and 12 inch rear deck subwoofer represent the primary bass-producing elements, and upgrading these drivers with higher excursion or power handling capabilities might yield the most noticeable improvements in low-end impact.
- Component speaker systems designed for 6.5 inch mounting depths in the rear doors and 8 inch applications in the front doors could maintain compatibility while potentially offering enhanced dynamic range and lower distortion compared to factory units.