2020 Subaru Crosstrek Speaker Sizes

The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek factory audio system features front door panel and rear door panel locations that accept a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include 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
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2020 Subaru Crosstrek Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The front and rear door panel locations in the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek each call for 6.5-inch drivers, which may suggest that replacement speakers in both positions could follow the same sizing without requiring separate purchases of different sizes.
  • The 6.5-inch size noted across all four door panel positions is among the more widely produced sizes in the aftermarket, which could mean a broader range of compatible replacement options may be available at various price points.
  • Both front and rear positions share compatibility with either midbass or full-range speaker types, which may indicate that the installer has some flexibility in choosing between a component-oriented approach or a simpler full-range setup depending on the intended audio configuration.
  • A midbass driver in the door panels would typically handle lower-mid and bass frequencies while relying on additional high-frequency drivers elsewhere in the system, whereas a full-range unit would attempt to reproduce a wider frequency spectrum on its own.
  • Given that both the front and rear door panels share identical sizing and type compatibility, the front doors are generally considered a higher priority for replacement, as front-stage imaging tends to have a more noticeable effect on perceived sound quality in most listening positions.
  • Selecting full-range speakers for these positions could potentially result in a more audible improvement over factory units without the added complexity of a multi-component setup, though a midbass configuration might offer more defined low-frequency response if paired with appropriately placed tweeters.