2015 Scion FR-S Speaker Sizes

The 2015 Scion FR-S factory audio system contains specific locations for audio components. The dashboard accepts a 1 inch speaker size, while the rear side panel accommodates 4 inch units, and the front door panel supports 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade consist of tweeter, midrange, midbass, and full-range units.

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

2015 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

2015 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 2015 Scion FR-S utilizes a three-way speaker configuration, distributing frequencies across dedicated dashboard tweeters, rear panel midrange units, and front door low-frequency drivers.
  • Dashboard tweeters at 1 inch may be prioritized for replacement when high-frequency clarity deteriorates, as these smaller drivers typically exhibit material fatigue earlier than larger cone speakers.
  • Front door panels accommodate the largest drivers at 6.5 inches, offering compatibility with both midbass-focused components and full-range speakers depending on whether the system retains factory tweeters or requires standalone operation.
  • Rear side panel speakers at 4 inches occupy a midrange-specific position, which could fill the vocal frequency gap between the 1-inch tweeters and 6.5-inch front drivers in a properly staged sound system.
  • The dual radio compatibility with both Single DIN and Double DIN head units potentially affects available installation depth for aftermarket speakers, as Double DIN receivers may consume more dashboard cavity space.
  • Replacing the 4-inch midrange drivers might yield noticeable improvements in vocal reproduction and instrument presence, as these frequencies often define perceived sound quality in the passenger cabin.
  • The 6.5-inch front door placement suggests these drivers handle the majority of bass reproduction in the factory configuration, making them candidates for upgraded midbass components when low-frequency extension is inadequate.
  • Component speaker systems with separate crossovers could optimize the existing three-position layout by directing appropriate frequency ranges to each location based on their physical capabilities.