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.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 3 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 8 Woofer
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 3 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

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: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 0

2013 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.