Scion FR-S Dashboard Speaker Size
The Scion FR-S dashboard location accommodates a 1 inch speaker size. Tweeter units serve as the compatible audio system replacement types. These specifications cover the 2013 to 2016 model range.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2015 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2014 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2013 | Tweeter | 1 |
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. |
Additional Notes
- The dashboard location in the Scion FR-S accommodates a 1-inch speaker across the 2013 through 2016 model years.
- A 1-inch driver in a dashboard position places the speaker at a high, forward-facing point in the cabin, which is acoustically significant for high-frequency dispersion toward the listening area.
- The small physical diameter of a 1-inch driver limits its effective cone area, which correspondingly limits low-frequency extension and focuses its output range on the upper portion of the audible spectrum.
- Tweeters are transducers designed to reproduce high-frequency audio content, generally covering the range from approximately 2,000 Hz to 20,000 Hz, where harmonics, consonants, and the upper detail of instruments reside.
- The dashboard position in the Scion FR-S places a tweeter at ear level or slightly below, a mounting geometry that supports a more direct high-frequency sound path to the listener compared to door-mounted placements.
- A 1-inch tweeter in a dashboard location is subject to the relatively hard, reflective surface materials typical of automotive dashboards, which can influence the diffusion and imaging of high-frequency content within the cabin.
- The Scion FR-S dashboard's tweeter-only compatibility means the mounting cavity dimensions and depth are sized specifically for small, high-frequency drivers rather than full-range or mid-range transducers.
- Tweeters are highly directional at the upper frequencies they reproduce, and a centered or angled dashboard mounting position affects the stereo imaging and soundstage width perceived by occupants in the front seats.