2018 Subaru Forester Speaker Sizes
The 2018 Subaru Forester factory audio system includes specific mounting locations. The dashboard accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, while the front door panel and rear door panel accept 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible types for audio replacement and upgrade consist of tweeter, midbass, and full-range.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2018 Subaru Forester Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2018 Subaru Forester factory audio system incorporates three distinct speaker positions, with dashboard tweeters handling high frequencies while door-mounted speakers manage mid and low-range output.
- Front door locations accept 6.5-inch speakers configured as either dedicated midbass drivers or full-range units, depending on whether the factory system retains separate tweeters for high-frequency reproduction.
- Rear door panels mirror the front sizing at 6.5 inches, maintaining consistent midrange response throughout the cabin when paired with compatible midbass or full-range replacement speakers.
- The 1-inch dashboard tweeters typically represent the most challenging upgrade path due to their specialized mounting locations and crossover integration with the factory amplification system.
- Selecting full-range speakers for door positions may eliminate the need for separate tweeter replacements, though this approach could sacrifice the imaging precision that dedicated high-frequency drivers provide.
- Aftermarket midbass speakers in the door locations would likely require functional dashboard tweeters to maintain adequate high-frequency extension across the listening spectrum.
- Component speaker systems with separate woofers and tweeters could potentially utilize the existing dashboard tweeter mounts, though custom fabrication might be necessary depending on aftermarket tweeter dimensions.
- Sound staging improvements often prioritize front door speaker upgrades over rear positions, as forward-mounted drivers contribute more directly to the perceived soundstage location and clarity.