Tesla Model S Custom Sounds: Premium Audio Guide
The Model S has Tesla's best exterior speakers—dual drivers with extended frequency response. Here's how to make the most of them.
Model S Sound System Overview
The Model S features Tesla's most refined external speaker system:
●Dual external speakers for fuller sound
●Extended frequency response
●Premium audio processing
●Supports complex, detailed soundsCompatibility by Year
Model S 2021+ (Refresh)
●Full Boombox support
●Enhanced external speakers
●All custom sound features availableModel S 2016-2020
●Boombox support via software update
●External pedestrian speakers required
●May need software version 2020.48+Model S 2012-2015
●Limited custom sound support
●Check for external speaker installation
●Contact Tesla service for compatibilityStep-by-Step Installation
1. Prepare Your USB Drive
Use a high-quality USB drive formatted to FAT32 or exFAT.
2. Create the Required Folders
USB Drive/
└── Boombox/
└── LockChime.wav
3. Sound File Requirements
●Format: WAV (uncompressed)
●Sample rate: 44.1kHz
●Bit depth: 16-bit
●Peak volume: -3dB to -6dB4. Installation Process
- Insert USB into center console port
- Navigate to Controls > Safety & Security
- Select Sentry Mode > Sound Settings
- Choose your custom sound
Best Sounds for Model S
The Model S premium speaker system excels with:
●Rich, detailed audio with harmonics
●Cinematic and orchestral sounds
●Premium notification chimes
●Sounds with subtle reverbRecommended categories:
●Movie & TV sounds
●Music & melodic sounds
●Premium sci-fi soundsModel S Premium Tips
●Speaker Quality: Take advantage of the Model S dual speakers with stereo sounds
●Frequency Range: The Model S handles bass better than other models—fuller sounds work well
●Volume Levels: The premium speakers can be loud, test at low volume firstTroubleshooting
No Sound on Older Model S
●Verify external speakers are installed (2020+ software requirement)
●Check software version (need 2020.48 or later)
●Contact Tesla service to verify hardware compatibilitySound Distortion
●Lower peak volume to -9dB
●Remove frequencies below 200Hz
●Re-export as 16-bit (not 24-bit)See Also
●Model X Guide - Similar premium audio setup
●Installation Guide - Complete walkthrough
●Sci-Fi Sounds - Premium picks
