Audi 200 Speaker Size

Dashboard Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Audi 200 Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Audi 200 for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the 6.5 inch rear deck speakers. These handle most of your mid-bass and overall volume output - roughly 60-70% of what you actually hear. The rear deck location typically accepts 40-80 watt speakers with 4-ohm impedance. Front door 4 inch speakers come second since they affect vocal clarity and stereo imaging. Dashboard speakers can wait... they're mainly for fill and high frequencies above 3kHz.

Can I install component speakers in all locations of my Audi 200?

The rear deck and front doors support component systems, but the dashboard location seems designed for full-range coaxials. Component speakers need separate tweeter mounting - dashboard space might be too cramped. Your Audi 200 rear deck probably has enough depth for 6.5 inch component woofers, while front doors can handle 4 inch components if you can route tweeter wires. Check mounting depth first though. Some aftermarket 4 inch components need 2.5+ inches of clearance.

Why does my Audi 200 have different speaker sizes in different locations?

It's about acoustic engineering and available space. The 6.5 inch rear speakers handle lower frequencies (80-500Hz range) where you need larger cone area for proper bass response. Front door 4 inch speakers focus on midrange vocals and imaging - smaller drivers actually work better for frequencies above 500Hz in near-field listening positions. Dashboard 4 inch speakers fill in the high-end spectrum and create soundstage width. Each location serves a specific frequency range in the overall system design.

What power handling should I look for in Audi 200 replacement speakers?

Rear deck 6.5 inch speakers should handle 50-80 watts RMS for noticeable improvement over stock. Most aftermarket units in this size range 4-ohm impedance nicely. Front door 4 inch speakers typically need 25-50 watts RMS - anything higher might be overkill given the smaller cone area. Dashboard speakers can work fine with 20-40 watts since they're mainly supplemental. Your factory head unit probably outputs around 15-20 watts per channel, so almost any aftermarket speaker will be an upgrade.

Should I keep the coaxial setup or switch to components in my Audi 200?

Depends on your installation skills and budget. Component speakers in the rear deck and front doors will give you better sound staging and frequency separation - tweeters can be aimed independently for optimal imaging. But coaxials are simpler installs using existing wiring. If you're keeping the stock head unit, high-quality coaxials might be the practical choice. The Audi 200 dashboard location almost certainly needs to stay coaxial anyway due to space constraints and mounting complexity.