2016 Subaru Outback Speaker Sizes
The 2016 Subaru Outback speaker size chart details factory audio specifications for replacement or aftermarket upgrade purposes. Information covers speaker locations within front door panels and rear door panels. Data includes factory system specifications to assist with identifying compatible aftermarket audio components for installation in door panel locations.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2016 Subaru Outback Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2016 Subaru Outback uses different speaker configurations between front and rear door panels, with oval 6x9 inch units in front and round 6.5 inch units in the rear positions.
- Both door panel locations accept full-range speaker types, while the rear door position additionally accommodates midbass-specific drivers for potential sound staging customization.
- The front door panels may benefit from aftermarket 6x9 inch full-range speakers that typically offer extended frequency response compared to round configurations due to increased cone surface area.
- Replacing rear door speakers with dedicated midbass units could improve lower frequency reproduction and allow for better integration with aftermarket tweeters or component systems.
- The factory speaker layout suggests a conventional two-way system approach where front doors handle broader frequency ranges while rear doors can focus on mid-to-low frequency support.
- Aftermarket speaker selection for the rear doors remains flexible between full-range coaxial designs or specialized midbass drivers depending on whether a complete audio system upgrade is planned.