1986 Acura Legend Speaker Sizes
The 1986 Acura Legend factory audio system features locations where the front door panel accommodates a 5.25 inch speaker size, while the rear deck lid supports 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade consist of midbass and full-range units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1986 Acura Legend Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 01986 Acura Legend 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 front door panels in the 1986 Acura Legend accept 5.25 inch speakers, which can accommodate either midbass or full-range driver configurations depending on the audio system goals.
- Rear deck lid positions feature 6.5 inch openings, offering slightly larger cone area than the front locations for potentially enhanced bass response when using midbass drivers.
- Full-range speakers represent a simpler replacement approach, as these single-driver units reproduce the entire frequency spectrum without requiring separate tweeters or crossovers.
- Midbass speakers focus on lower midrange and bass frequencies, typically requiring separate high-frequency drivers to complete the sound spectrum.
- The 1986 Acura Legend provides both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility, allowing flexibility in head unit selection during audio system upgrades.
- Upgrading the rear deck speakers first may provide noticeable improvement in overall system output due to the larger cone area compared to the front positions.
- Component speaker systems utilizing the midbass option would position tweeters separately, often in sail panels or A-pillars for improved soundstage imaging.
- The size differential between front and rear locations suggests factory audio design prioritized rear fill and bass reinforcement from the deck lid position.