Acura TSX Speaker Size

Rear Deck Lid Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Front Door Panel Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Acura TSX Speaker FAQ

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

Start with the front door 6.5 inch speakers. These handle most of your music's midrange and bass content. The Acura TSX front doors can accommodate both coaxial and component speakers, but components give you better imaging. You'll want speakers rated around 50-75 watts RMS with 4-ohm impedance. The factory tweeters in the dashboard work well enough initially. Don't bother with rear speakers until you've sorted the front soundstage.

Can I install component speakers in my Acura TSX without major modifications?

Yes, the TSX already has separate tweeter locations. Front doors take 6.5 inch woofers, and there are 1 inch tweeter spots in the dashboard for earlier models or 3 inch full-range positions for later ones. You might need mounting brackets for the woofers. The crossovers usually fit behind the door panels, though space gets tight. Rear doors also accept 6.5 inch components if you want a full system upgrade. Check your specific year because tweeter locations changed.

What's the difference between the rear deck speakers in different Acura TSX generations?

Earlier TSX models used 6x9 inch speakers in the rear deck. These were typically coaxial or triaxial designs handling full-range duties. Later models switched to dual speaker setups - 6.5 inch coaxials or components plus dedicated 8 inch subwoofers. The 8 inch subs handle frequencies below 80-120 Hz while the 6.5s cover mids and highs. This arrangement gives you more flexibility for upgrades. You could replace just the 6.5s or add a proper subwoofer and bypass the 8 inch factory unit entirely.

Should I upgrade the dashboard speakers in my Acura TSX?

Depends on your year and goals. Earlier TSX models have 1 inch tweeters that work fine with aftermarket front components. Later models got 3 inch full-range speakers that... well, they try to do too much. These 3 inch units handle frequencies from around 200 Hz to 20 kHz, which sounds thin. You could replace them with quality 3 inch speakers rated for 20-30 watts RMS. But honestly? Fix your front doors first. The dashboard speakers mainly fill in upper frequencies and create width in the soundstage.

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

Front and rear 6.5 inch speakers should handle 50-75 watts RMS comfortably. Peak power ratings don't matter much - focus on RMS. The factory amplifier in most TSX models puts out around 20-25 watts per channel, so you have headroom for aftermarket amplification later. Dashboard speakers need less power - 15-25 watts RMS for the smaller units. If you're replacing the rear 8 inch subwoofer, look for something rated 75-150 watts RMS depending on whether you'll add an amplifier. Higher sensitivity ratings around 88-92 dB help with factory power levels.