Acura Legend Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Acura Legend Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Acura Legend for the biggest sound improvement?

Replace the front door speakers first. The 6.5-inch front door speakers in your Acura Legend handle most vocals and midrange frequencies you actually hear while driving. Rear deck speakers add fullness but won't dramatically change clarity like upgrading the fronts will. Front door placement puts sound closer to your ears - maybe 3-4 feet versus 6+ feet from rear deck. This proximity means front speakers impact sound staging and imaging more than rear speakers. Even a modest 50-watt RMS front speaker upgrade typically outperforms leaving stock fronts and upgrading to 100-watt rear speakers. Start with component speakers if your budget allows around $150-300. The separate tweeter and woofer design gives you better frequency separation than coaxial speakers. You'll hear clearer highs and more controlled bass response. Coaxial speakers work too if you want simpler installation - they combine tweeter and woofer in one unit.

Can I install 6x9 speakers in the front doors of my Acura Legend?

No, the front door panels in Acura Legend models accommodate either 5.25-inch or 6.5-inch speakers depending on your specific version. The 6x9 configuration only fits the rear deck lid location. Door panel depth and mounting points won't align with 6x9 speakers. You'd need custom fabrication or aftermarket mounting brackets that probably don't exist for this application. Even if you forced the fit, 6x9 speakers might interfere with window operation or door panel reinstallation. Stick with the correct 6.5-inch size for front doors. Quality 6.5-inch speakers often outperform mediocre 6x9 speakers anyway. Look for speakers with around 4-ohm impedance and 25-100 watts RMS handling. The slightly smaller cone area gets compensated by better positioning and proper fit.

What's the difference between coaxial and component speakers for my Acura Legend?

Component speakers separate the tweeter and woofer into different units. Coaxial speakers mount the tweeter directly on top of the woofer cone. This affects sound quality and installation complexity in your Acura Legend. Component systems let you position tweeters independently - usually higher up in the door panel or dash area. This creates better sound staging since high frequencies come from ear level rather than down by your knees. You'll need to run separate wires to tweeter and woofer though. Plus install crossovers that split frequencies between drivers. Coaxial speakers simplify installation. One speaker, one wire run, done. But the tweeter position gets determined by woofer location. In door panels this puts tweeters fairly low. Sound imaging suffers somewhat compared to properly positioned component tweeters. Budget around $100-200 for decent coaxials, $200-500 for quality component sets. Components usually justify the extra cost if you're serious about sound quality.