1987 Acura Legend Speaker Sizes

The 1987 Acura Legend factory audio system features specific location configurations. Front door panels accommodate 5.25 inch speakers, while the rear deck lid supports a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible midbass and full-range speaker types serve as a replacement and upgrade.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 5.25 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1987 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: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 0

1987 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 1987 Acura Legend front door panels accommodate speakers that can function as either midbass drivers or full-range units, potentially making them candidates for replacement when seeking improved vocal clarity or midrange detail.
  • Rear deck speakers in this application measure 6.5 inches, which is a larger size than the front positions and may provide more bass response in factory or aftermarket configurations.
  • The size difference between front and rear speakers suggests a staggered approach to frequency distribution, with the rear positions potentially handling lower frequencies more effectively.
  • Full-range speaker options for both locations indicate that single-cone or coaxial designs could serve either position without requiring separate tweeters in a basic sound system.
  • The radio opening accepts both single and double DIN head units, which could affect available features like equalization controls that might compensate for speaker characteristics.
  • Upgrading the 5.25-inch front speakers might yield more noticeable improvements in sound quality for front seat occupants compared to rear deck modifications.
  • Midbass-capable speakers in the 6.5-inch size typically reproduce frequencies in the 60-250 Hz range with greater authority than smaller drivers.
  • The availability of midbass options for both speaker locations suggests that a component system installation might separate high and low frequency duties across different mounting points.