2013 Acura ILX Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Acura ILX factory audio system features dashboard and rear deck lid locations that accommodate 3 inch units. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch speakers, while front door panel accommodates a 1 inch speaker size. Rear deck lid accepts an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement and audio upgrade include tweeter, full-range, midbass, and woofer.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 3 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2013 Acura ILX Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
5
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 02013 Acura ILX Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2013 Acura ILX factory audio configuration includes multiple speaker locations throughout the cabin, with size variations ranging from 1-inch tweeters to 8-inch woofers positioned in different mounting points.
- Front door panels accommodate both 1-inch tweeters and 6.5-inch speakers that can accept either midbass drivers or full-range units, suggesting a multi-way speaker arrangement in the front soundstage.
- Dashboard and rear deck lid positions each support 3-inch full-range speakers, which typically handle mid-frequency reproduction in factory audio systems.
- Rear door panels feature 6.5-inch openings compatible with midbass or full-range speakers, mirroring the size specifications found in the front doors.
- An 8-inch woofer location exists in the rear deck lid, separate from the 3-inch full-range position, indicating dedicated low-frequency output capability in the stock configuration.
- The 2013 Acura ILX utilizes a single DIN radio mounting slot, which may influence head unit replacement options when upgrading the audio system.
- Prioritization of speaker replacement might focus on the 6.5-inch door locations first, as these positions typically contribute most significantly to midrange clarity and overall tonal balance in automotive sound systems.
- The 8-inch woofer in the rear deck could provide enhanced bass response when replaced with an aftermarket unit of equivalent size and appropriate power handling characteristics.
- Tweeter replacements in the 1-inch front door locations could extend high-frequency response and improve detail retrieval in the upper registers of the audio spectrum.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and woofers could integrate well with the existing front door architecture, utilizing the dedicated 1-inch and 6.5-inch mounting points.
- Full-range speaker upgrades in the 3-inch dashboard and rear deck positions might offer modest improvements in midrange definition without requiring extensive modifications to the factory mounting locations.