Audi A7 Quattro Center Dash Speaker Size
The Audi A7 Quattro center dash location accommodates 1 inch and 3.5 inch speaker size units, supporting both size options across the entire model range. Compatible types for the location include tweeters and full-range audio system units. The specifications cover a range of years from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2018 | Full-Range | 3.5 |
| 2017 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2017 | Full-Range | 3.5 |
| 2016 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2016 | Full-Range | 3.5 |
| 2015 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2015 | Full-Range | 3.5 |
| 2014 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2014 | Full-Range | 3.5 |
| 2013 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2013 | Full-Range | 3.5 |
| 2012 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2012 | Full-Range | 3.5 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Tweeter | A small driver built for high frequencies, typically from about 2,000 Hz to 20,000 Hz. It adds treble detail and clarity and is usually mounted near ear level or aimed at the listener. |
| Full-Range | A single driver that reproduces bass through treble without a separate crossover network. It is the simplest replacement option and is common in factory audio systems. |
Additional Notes
- The center dash location in the Audi A7 Quattro sits along the uppermost horizontal surface of the dashboard, positioning speakers close to the windshield and near the center of the vehicle's front soundstage.
- A center dash mounting position places speakers at a relatively shallow depth, which imposes physical constraints on speaker diameter and cone excursion, making compact driver sizes a functional requirement for the location.
- The 3.5 inch diameter is among the smallest full-range driver sizes, and in a center dash application, the limited cone area means lower maximum sound pressure output and reduced low-frequency extension compared to larger drivers mounted elsewhere in the vehicle.
- A full-range driver at 3.5 inches handles a broad span of frequencies within a single cone, covering midrange content and limited high-frequency output without the need for a crossover, making the type compatible with the spatial restrictions of a center dash enclosure.
- The 1 inch tweeter size is standard for high-frequency drivers and in the Audi A7 Quattro center dash position, the small diameter supports accurate high-frequency reproduction with a wide horizontal dispersion pattern that contributes to a stable front soundstage across both front seats.
- Tweeters are designed to reproduce frequencies typically above 2,000 Hz, and the 1 inch dome format found in the center dash specification operates with minimal cone mass, enabling fast transient response in the upper frequency range.
- The presence of both a 1 inch tweeter and a 3.5 inch full-range driver as distinct compatible types within the same center dash location indicates the location accommodates 2 separate speaker slots or accepts either type as an alternative fitment depending on system configuration.
- Center dash placement positions the speaker output source closer to the listener's ear level than door-mounted or kick-panel speakers, which affects perceived imaging and the directionality of high-frequency content in particular.
- The 3.5 inch full-range driver, when used in a center dash position, covers midrange frequencies that carry much of the intelligibility in vocal and instrument reproduction, placing that content at a central point between the driver and passenger positions.
- The shallow mounting depth typical of center dash cavities limits the available rear volume behind the speaker cone, which affects the low-frequency output of a 3.5 inch full-range driver and reinforces the role of the location as a mid-to-high frequency reproduction point rather than a bass source.