Audi RS5 Speaker Size

Rear Side Panel Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Center Dash Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

A-Pillar Speaker

Audi RS5 Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I replace first in my Audi RS5 for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the 6.5-inch front door speakers. These handle most of your midrange frequencies and vocals - replacing them typically delivers the most noticeable upgrade. The front doors get around 15-25 watts RMS in the RS5, so look for speakers rated 20-50 watts RMS with 4-ohm impedance. After that, consider the 10-inch rear deck subwoofer if you want more bass impact. The smaller dashboard and A-pillar tweeters can wait since they're harder to access and provide less dramatic improvement.

Can I install component speakers in the Audi RS5 front doors?

Yes, the front door locations support both coaxial and component configurations. Component speakers separate the tweeter from the woofer - you'd mount the 6.5-inch woofer in the door and the tweeter either in the existing 0.75-inch dashboard location or A-pillar spot. This setup typically sounds better than coaxials because... well, the tweeter placement becomes more flexible. You'll need to run separate wiring though. Some installers prefer keeping the factory tweeter locations since they're already optimized for the Audi RS5's interior acoustics.

What's the difference between the rear side panel speaker options in my Audi RS5?

The rear side panels have multiple speaker types depending on your audio package. You'll find 6.5-inch midrange speakers that handle 200Hz-5kHz frequencies, plus 0.75-inch tweeters for the high end. Some configurations include 8-inch full-range or subwoofer units. The 8-inch speakers were dropped after the model refresh. If you're upgrading, focus on the 6.5-inch units first - they do most of the work for rear passenger audio. The tweeters might be integrated into the main speakers depending on whether you choose coaxial or component replacements.

How do I know if my Audi RS5 has the center dash speakers?

Check for small grilles in your center dashboard area. Most RS5s have 2.5-inch full-range speakers there, with some also having 0.75-inch tweeters. These center speakers help create a wider soundstage and fill in the middle of your audio image. They're usually powered by 5-10 watts from the factory amplifier. Replacing them won't dramatically change your sound but can improve clarity for passengers. The 3-inch rear deck speakers serve a similar function for rear audio distribution.

Should I replace the 10-inch rear deck subwoofer in my Audi RS5?

Depends on your bass preferences and factory audio system. The factory 10-inch sub handles roughly 30-80Hz frequencies and gets maybe 50-100 watts. If you have the Bang & Olufsen system, the factory sub might be adequate. For the base audio system... upgrading usually helps significantly. Aftermarket 10-inch subs rated 100-200 watts RMS will provide deeper, tighter bass. Make sure any replacement fits the rear deck mounting depth - some high-excursion subs might not clear the trunk space in the Audi RS5.