Acura RLX Speaker Size

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Acura RLX Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I replace first in my Acura RLX for the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the front door 6.5-inch speakers. These handle most of your music's mid-range frequencies and vocals. The front position gives you immediate impact since you're sitting closest to them. Replace the front door tweeters at the same time if you're going component - they work together to create proper stereo imaging. The dashboard 3-inch speakers might seem important but they're more for fill. Focus your budget on the fronts first, then move to rear doors if needed.

Can I install component speakers in all locations of my Acura RLX?

The front and rear doors already support component setups with separate 1-inch tweeters and 6.5-inch woofers. Your Acura RLX was designed this way from the factory. The rear deck has multiple speaker types - the 6.5-inch spot can handle components too. However, the dashboard 3-inch location typically works better with full-range speakers since there's limited space for separate tweeters. Check your specific mounting points though. Sometimes the tweeter placement doesn't align perfectly with aftermarket component crossover requirements.

What's the difference between the rear deck and rear door speakers in the Acura RLX?

The rear deck has that 8-inch subwoofer which handles low frequencies below 80Hz. This changes how you should approach the other rear speakers. The rear deck 6.5-inch speakers can focus more on midrange since the sub covers bass. Rear door speakers need to be more full-range capable if you're not using the deck sub. The deck location also typically gets more cabin reinforcement - better for bass response. Door speakers deal with more vibration and moisture exposure. Consider this when choosing speaker materials and power handling.

Should I keep the factory 8-inch subwoofer in my Acura RLX rear deck?

Depends on your factory amplifier setup and how it integrates. That 8-inch sub probably runs off a dedicated channel with specific crossover points. If it's working well, build around it rather than fighting it. Upgrade the other speakers to match its output level - you might need 75-100 watts RMS speakers to keep up. If the factory sub sounds muddy or weak, then yeah, replace it. But remember you'll need to address the bass gap in your other speakers. The rear deck 6.5-inch speakers will need to handle more low-end work.

What power requirements should I consider for Acura RLX speaker upgrades?

The factory system likely puts out 15-25 watts RMS per channel to most speakers. Aftermarket speakers rated for 50-75 watts RMS will give you plenty of headroom without overwhelming your factory amplifier. The 8-inch subwoofer location might see higher power - check if it has a separate amp channel. For component systems, make sure your tweeters can handle the same power as the woofers. Some Acura RLX models have premium audio with higher power output. If you're adding an aftermarket amplifier, 100+ watts RMS becomes reasonable for the main speakers.