2018 Toyota 86 Speaker Sizes

The 2018 Toyota 86 factory audio system contains specific factory locations accepting designated speaker units. The dashboard and front door panel accommodate 1 inch and 6.5 inch speakers respectively, while the rear side panel supports a 2.5 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for audio replacement and upgrade projects consist of tweeters, midranges, midbasses, and full-range units.

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 Side Panel 2.5 Midrange
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2018 Toyota 86 Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
1 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 1 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 2018 Toyota 86 features a three-way speaker configuration across different interior positions, with each location accommodating specific driver types based on frequency range capabilities.
  • Dashboard tweeters at 1 inch handle high-frequency reproduction, while the 6.5 inch front door panel speakers likely serve as the primary sound source for mid-bass and full-range output.
  • The rear side panel location accommodates 2.5 inch midrange drivers, which suggests a focused role in reproducing vocal and mid-frequency content rather than low-end bass response.
  • Upgrading the front door speakers could provide the most noticeable improvement in overall audio quality, given their larger cone area and dual compatibility with both midbass and full-range applications.
  • The small 2.5 inch rear midrange drivers may benefit from replacement with higher-quality units to enhance clarity in the passenger areas, though their size limits low-frequency extension.
  • Installing aftermarket tweeters in the dashboard position could refine treble response and soundstage imaging, particularly for listeners in the front seats.
  • The factory speaker sizing indicates a system designed for balanced frequency distribution rather than concentrated low-frequency output, which may prompt consideration of subwoofer integration for extended bass response.
  • Replacing all three speaker positions with matched aftermarket components could create a more cohesive tonal balance throughout the cabin compared to partial upgrades.