Acura TSX Rear Door Panel Speaker Size
The Acura TSX rear door panel accommodates a 6.5 inch speaker size across all listed model years. Compatible audio types for the location include midbass and full-range replacement units. The specifications cover a range of years from 2004 to 2014.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2013 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2011 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2008 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Midbass | A driver tuned for upper bass and lower midrange, roughly from 80 Hz to 500 Hz. It has longer cone travel than a full-range unit, which supports stronger bass in doors and panels. |
| Full-Range | A single driver that reproduces bass through treble without a separate crossover network. It is the simplest replacement option and is common in factory audio systems. |
Additional Notes
- The Acura TSX rear door panel speaker location accepts a 6.5 inch driver across all listed model years from 2004 through 2014.
- A 6.5 inch speaker cone surface area produces sufficient low-to-mid frequency displacement to reproduce bass and midrange content at useful output levels within a door cavity enclosure.
- Rear door panels in sedans like the TSX typically house speakers within a partially enclosed cavity formed by the door shell, inner panel, and vapor barrier, which influences bass loading and low-frequency output compared to open-air mounting.
- The 6.5 inch diameter sits within a range commonly associated with a usable frequency response spanning roughly 50 Hz to 5,000 Hz, depending on the driver's design and crossover configuration.
- A midbass driver is a speaker type engineered to handle the lower portion of the midrange spectrum and upper bass frequencies, typically operating within a system where a separate tweeter reproduces high frequencies and a subwoofer handles deep bass.
- In a rear door panel location, a midbass driver at 6.5 inches reinforces lower midrange and upper bass energy, which contributes to the perception of warmth and body in the listening environment of the cabin.
- A full-range driver is a speaker type designed to reproduce a wide frequency band independently, covering bass, midrange, and a portion of the high-frequency range within a single driver without requiring a separate crossover network or additional drivers.
- When a full-range 6.5 inch driver is mounted in the Acura TSX rear door panel, the rear door cavity acts as a passive enclosure that can affect the driver's low-frequency extension and overall tonal balance.
- The rear door panel position places speakers at a distance from the primary listening position, which affects the time alignment of sound reaching the front occupants relative to any front-mounted speakers.
- Door panel speaker cutouts are typically designed to accommodate a specific maximum mounting depth, and the 6.5 inch specification refers to the cone diameter rather than the overall frame or depth dimensions.