Audi S3 Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Center Dash Speaker

A-Pillar Speaker

Audi S3 Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I replace first in my Audi S3 for the biggest sound improvement?

Replace the 6.5 inch front door speakers first. These handle most of your music's frequency range and directly impact what you hear. The front doors in the S3 accept both coaxial and component speakers, giving you flexibility. Component speakers will give you better staging since you can position tweeters separately. After that, consider the 6.5 inch rear door speakers - they fill out the soundstage. The deck lid speakers can wait unless you're doing a complete system overhaul.

Can I install component speakers in all the Audi S3 door locations?

Yes, but it's more complex than it seems. The front doors already have dedicated 1 inch tweeter locations in the A-pillars, so you could run component woofers in the 6.5 inch spots and use those tweeters. The rear doors have both 6.5 inch locations and 1 inch tweeter spots too. You'd need to verify if the factory crossovers can handle aftermarket components or if you need new ones. The 3.5 inch midrange speakers in the front doors might interfere with component setups - depends on your specific goals.

What's the deal with the 8 inch subwoofer in the Audi S3 rear deck?

That's actually a full-range driver that handles both midrange and low frequencies. It's not a dedicated subwoofer despite the classification. Most aftermarket 8 inch drivers will fit, but you'll want something that can handle both duties if you're keeping the factory setup. Look for 8 inch speakers rated around 50-100 watts RMS with decent midrange response. The deck location means it's not ideal for pure bass anyway - it's more about filling in the lower frequencies that the smaller drivers can't reproduce well.

Do I need to replace the center dash speaker in my Audi S3?

The 3.5 inch center speaker handles dialogue and center-stage imaging. Replace it if you notice vocals sound thin or dialogue is hard to follow. Since it's coaxial and full-range, you have decent options for upgrades. However, this location typically doesn't get much power from the factory amp, so the improvement might be subtle. Focus on the door speakers first - they'll have more impact on overall sound quality. The center speaker upgrade makes more sense as part of a complete system refresh.

Can I use the existing tweeter locations with aftermarket component speakers in the Audi S3?

Probably, but you'll need to check impedance matching and crossover compatibility. The factory 1 inch tweeters in the A-pillars and rear doors might not work with aftermarket component crossovers. Some component sets include tweeters designed to replace factory units directly. Others require you to bypass or replace the factory crossover network entirely. The mounting depth could be an issue too - aftermarket tweeters are sometimes deeper than factory units. Measure first, then select components that fit your specific setup.