2016 Subaru Outback Speaker Sizes
The 2016 Subaru Outback factory audio system contains the front door panel supporting 6x9 inch units, and the rear door panel accommodates a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade include midbass and full-range.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| 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.