2020 Subaru Forester Speaker Sizes

The 2020 Subaru Forester speaker size chart contains specifications for factory audio system locations and replacement speakers. Information covers front door panel, rear door panel, and dashboard positions. Details include aftermarket speaker specifications compatible with factory mounting locations. Data assists with audio system upgrade planning by providing speaker fitment information for each position within the vehicle.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 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 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 2020 Subaru Forester front door panels accommodate 6x9 inch full-range speakers, which typically provide broader frequency response compared to standard circular units due to their larger cone surface area.
  • Rear door panel speakers measure 6.5 inches and accept either midbass or full-range drivers, offering flexibility in system configuration depending on whether dedicated tweeters are installed elsewhere.
  • Dashboard-mounted 1 inch tweeters handle high-frequency reproduction, suggesting a factory component system design that separates treble duties from larger door-mounted drivers.
  • Replacing the front door full-range speakers may yield noticeable improvements in midrange clarity and bass response given their substantial 6x9 inch cone area.
  • The presence of dedicated dashboard tweeters indicates that aftermarket full-range speakers in the doors could be supplemented by these existing high-frequency drivers rather than requiring complete component systems.
  • Rear door upgrades might benefit from midbass-specific drivers if the dashboard tweeters already provide adequate treble extension throughout the cabin.