Audi S7 Cargo Area Speaker Size
The Audi S7 cargo area accommodates an 8 inch speaker size across all listed model years. Subwoofer units serve as the compatible replacement type for the audio system in that location. These specifications cover the years 2013 through 2018.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2017 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2016 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2015 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2014 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2013 | Subwoofer | 8 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer | A large driver for the lowest bass notes, typically from about 20 Hz to 120 Hz. It is usually installed in a separate enclosure and works alongside the other speakers. |
Additional Notes
- The cargo area of the Audi S7 accommodates an 8-inch speaker opening across the 2013 through 2018 model years.
- Cargo areas are typically enclosed, rigid spaces, and the structural walls of such compartments can act as passive acoustic boundaries that reinforce low-frequency output from a mounted subwoofer.
- An 8-inch subwoofer occupies a mid-range position within the subwoofer size category, producing bass frequencies generally spanning from around 20 Hz to 200 Hz, with cone surface area sufficient to move meaningful air volume without requiring the larger enclosure depth demanded by 10-inch or 12-inch drivers.
- The cargo area placement positions the subwoofer at the rear of the cabin, which is a common installation zone for dedicated bass reproduction because low-frequency sound waves are largely omnidirectional and perceived as non-localized by listeners seated toward the front.
- Subwoofers, by definition, handle only the lowest portion of the audible frequency spectrum and are not designed to reproduce midrange or high-frequency content, making the cargo area a functionally suitable location since directional imaging at those frequencies is not a factor.
- The 8-inch cone diameter of the Audi S7 cargo area subwoofer represents a balance between excursion capability and physical footprint, as a smaller cone must travel farther to displace the same air volume as a larger cone, which places demands on the driver's linear throw and suspension compliance.
- Mounting a subwoofer in the cargo area rather than in the door or dash panels isolates the heavy magnet assembly and larger basket frame from locations where panel flex and passenger interference are greater concerns.
- The compatible speaker type for the Audi S7 cargo area is exclusively the subwoofer, meaning the location is not specified for full-range, coaxial, or component midrange drivers.