2013 Subaru Forester Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Subaru Forester speaker size chart provides specifications for factory and aftermarket speakers across multiple locations. Information includes replacement audio components for the front door panel and rear door panel positions. Aftermarket upgrade options are detailed to assist with factory system modifications.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 1 | Tweeter |
|
| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
|
2013 Subaru Forester Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 1 Low: 02013 Subaru Forester 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 2013 Subaru Forester features a three-component speaker configuration in the front, combining dedicated 1-inch tweeters with 6.5-inch door panel speakers, which suggests a factory effort toward separating high-frequency and mid-range audio reproduction.
- Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers that accept either midbass or full-range drivers, providing flexibility in how the sound system might be upgraded depending on whether separate amplification and crossover networks are planned.
- The dedicated front tweeter positions could indicate that upgrading the front door speakers to component sets rather than coaxial units may integrate more naturally with the existing mounting locations in the 2013 Subaru Forester.
- The uniform 6.5-inch sizing across all four door panel locations may simplify replacement speaker selection, though the presence of factory tweeters up front suggests that component speakers in those positions might offer more noticeable sonic improvements than similar upgrades to the rear doors.
- The availability of both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility points to potential head unit upgrade paths that could provide additional power and signal processing to aftermarket speakers installed in the factory locations.