2019 Subaru Forester Speaker Sizes

The 2019 Subaru Forester factory audio system includes specific locations configured with designated transducers, ensuring the dashboard accommodates a 1 inch speaker size. Meanwhile, front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a system replacement and upgrade consist of tweeters, midbass, and full-range options.

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 Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2019 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: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2019 Subaru Forester features a three-location speaker configuration with 1-inch dashboard tweeters and 6.5-inch door panel speakers in both front and rear positions.
  • Dashboard tweeters handle high-frequency reproduction, while the door panel locations accommodate either midbass or full-range speaker types, allowing for flexibility in audio system design.
  • The 6.5-inch door panel speakers likely serve as the primary sound sources, with the smaller dashboard tweeters contributing to the upper frequency range extension.
  • Upgrading the front door panel speakers may produce the most noticeable sound improvement, as these positions typically provide the majority of direct sound to the driver and front passenger.
  • Installing full-range speakers in the door panels would create a simpler two-way system when paired with the dashboard tweeters, while midbass drivers would require the tweeters to handle higher frequencies.
  • The matching 6.5-inch size between front and rear door panels suggests a balanced sound distribution throughout the cabin when all positions are equipped with similar speaker types.
  • Replacement speakers should match the specified sizes to ensure proper fitment within the existing mounting locations and grille openings.