2014 Acura ILX Speaker Sizes
The 2014 Acura ILX factory audio system features dashboard and rear deck lid locations that accommodate 3 inch speakers, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units. The front door panel also supports a 1 inch speaker size, and the rear deck lid accommodates an 8 inch unit. Available acoustic replacement and upgrade speaker types include tweeters, midbass, full-range units, and woofers.
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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2014 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: 02014 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 2014 Acura ILX contains multiple speaker locations with varied sizes, suggesting a factory audio system designed with some degree of sound staging separation across frequency ranges.
- Front door panels house both 1-inch tweeters and 6.5-inch midbass or full-range speakers, indicating a component-style configuration in the front soundstage that separates high frequencies from midrange and lower frequencies.
- Dashboard and rear deck lid positions each accommodate 3-inch full-range speakers, which typically handle midrange frequencies and may contribute to overall cabin sound dispersion.
- The rear deck lid features both 3-inch full-range speakers and an 8-inch woofer position, suggesting the factory system may include dedicated low-frequency reinforcement in the rear of the cabin.
- Rear door panels utilize 6.5-inch midbass or full-range speakers, matching the front door main speaker size and potentially providing consistent midrange output throughout the cabin.
- Upgrading the 6.5-inch door speakers could be a logical starting point for aftermarket enhancement, as these locations typically handle the bulk of vocal and instrumental content in most audio systems.
- The 8-inch woofer location in the rear deck lid might benefit from replacement if deeper bass response is desired, though this would depend on the available mounting depth and enclosure characteristics.
- Component speaker systems designed for the front doors would need to include appropriately sized tweeters to replace the 1-inch units while maintaining compatibility with the existing mounting points.
- The single DIN radio opening allows for standard aftermarket head unit installation, which could provide additional power and signal processing capabilities to support upgraded speakers.
- Smaller 3-inch speakers in the dashboard and rear deck may contribute less to overall sound quality compared to larger drivers, potentially making them lower priority for replacement in a staged upgrade approach.