Acura TL Speaker Size

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

A-Pillar Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Overhead Speaker

Acura TL Speaker FAQ

Which speakers should I upgrade first in my Acura TL for the biggest sound improvement?

Replace the front door panel 6.5 inch speakers first. These handle most of your music's midrange and vocal frequencies - around 80Hz to 4kHz typically. The front location means you hear them directly. Whether you go coaxial or component depends on your budget. Component systems separate the tweeter from the woofer, usually giving better imaging. But quality coaxials can work well too. The dashboard 3.5 inch speakers come second priority since they fill in the higher frequencies, though some Acura TL models use A-pillar tweeters instead.

What's the difference between the rear door speakers across different Acura TL generations?

The size changed significantly. Earlier models used 6.5 inch speakers with both coaxial and component options. Then they switched to smaller 3.5 inch coaxial speakers in later years. The 6.5 inch setup probably gave more bass response - maybe down to 60-70Hz compared to the 3.5 inch speakers starting around 100Hz. Full-range capability means they handle everything from bass to treble, though not as effectively as dedicated components. If you're upgrading an Acura TL with 3.5 inch rear speakers, you might be limited by the mounting depth available.

Should I replace the 6 x 9 speakers in my Acura TL rear deck?

Maybe, but check what else is back there first. Your Acura TL might have both 6 x 9 speakers AND an 8 inch subwoofer in the rear deck area. The 6 x 9s handle midrange and some bass - they're decent for fill sound. Triaxial means three-way design with separate drivers for different frequency ranges. But if you already have that 8 inch sub handling the low end, upgrading the 6 x 9s becomes less critical. Focus on front speakers first. The rear deck location means these mostly provide ambiance anyway, not primary sound stage.

What power handling should I look for when replacing Acura TL speakers?

Most aftermarket 6.5 inch speakers handle 30-60 watts RMS comfortably. Your Acura TL's factory amplifier probably outputs around 15-25 watts per channel, so you have headroom. Look for 4-ohm impedance to match the factory setup. The smaller 3.5 inch speakers typically handle 15-30 watts RMS. Don't worry too much about peak power ratings - they're mostly marketing. RMS (continuous) power matters more. If you're adding an aftermarket amplifier later, you can go higher. But start with speakers that work well with factory power levels.