1997 Acura CL Speaker Sizes

The 1997 Acura CL factory audio system features specific mounting locations for various drivers. The a-pillar accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, the front door panel accepts 6.5 inch units, and the rear deck lid supports 6x9 inch units. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types consist of tweeters, midbass, and full-range units.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
A-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6x9 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1997 Acura CL Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 1

1997 Acura CL Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 1997 Acura CL features a three-position speaker layout with dedicated locations for tweeters in the A-pillars and larger drivers in both front doors and rear deck.
  • The front door panels accept 6.5 inch drivers that can accommodate either midbass or full-range speakers, offering flexibility in component system configurations.
  • A-pillar locations support 1 inch tweeters, which suggests the factory audio system may have used a separated frequency design with dedicated high-frequency reproduction.
  • The rear deck lid positions accommodate 6x9 inch full-range speakers, a common size for rear fill applications that can provide extended bass response compared to smaller circular drivers.
  • Replacing the front door speakers would typically take priority in aftermarket upgrades since these positions handle the primary sound imaging and midrange reproduction for front seat occupants.
  • The availability of dedicated tweeter locations indicates that a component speaker system with separate woofers and tweeters could be installed without additional mounting modifications.
  • Both Single DIN and Double DIN head units are compatible with this radio opening, allowing for various aftermarket receiver options including modern touchscreen units.
  • The combination of 6.5 inch front drivers and 6x9 inch rear speakers provides different sonic characteristics, with the oval rear speakers potentially offering greater surface area for low-frequency output.
  • Full-range speaker compatibility in both front and rear locations suggests that upgrading either position independently could yield noticeable improvements in overall sound quality.