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.
| 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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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: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 01987 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.