2014 Scion FR-S Speaker Sizes

The 2014 Scion FR-S factory audio system includes specific mounting locations. The dashboard and rear side panel accept 1 inch and 4 inch units, respectively, while the front door panel accommodates a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midrange, midbass, and full-range.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 4 Midrange
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2014 Scion FR-S Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
1 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 1 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 1

2014 Scion FR-S Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2014 Scion FR-S presents a three-tier speaker configuration that suggests a potential for staged replacement, with the front door panels housing the primary 6.5 inch drivers that would likely yield the most noticeable acoustic improvement when upgraded first.
  • The presence of dedicated 1 inch tweeter locations in the dashboard indicates the factory system may support higher frequency reproduction separately from the midrange and bass components, which could allow for component speaker installation that maintains the original acoustic staging.
  • The 4 inch rear side panel speakers classified as midrange suggest these units handle middle frequencies rather than full-range reproduction, which might contribute to rear fill in the 2014 Scion FR-S soundstage without overwhelming the primary front sound sources.
  • The front door 6.5 inch positions offer compatibility with both midbass and full-range speaker types, providing flexibility to either install a dedicated low-frequency driver as part of a component set or a single full-range unit depending on the desired system complexity.
  • The dual radio compatibility with both single DIN and double DIN head units suggests the dash cavity may accommodate either size with appropriate mounting hardware, potentially allowing for aftermarket receiver upgrades with expanded amplification or processing capabilities.
  • The relatively modest 4 inch size for the rear speakers may limit low-frequency output from those positions, suggesting the front doors would bear primary responsibility for bass reproduction in the cabin without additional subwoofer supplementation.