1988 Acura Legend Speaker Sizes
The 1988 Acura Legend factory audio system features front door panels that accommodate 5.25 inch speakers, while the rear deck lid supports a 6.5 inch speaker size. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible replacement and upgrade options for the vehicle.
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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1988 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: 01988 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 1988 Acura Legend uses different speaker sizes between front and rear locations, with 5.25-inch units in the door panels and larger 6.5-inch speakers in the rear deck lid.
- Both front and rear positions accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, providing flexibility in component selection based on audio system configuration preferences.
- Replacing rear deck speakers may offer greater cone area for low-frequency reproduction compared to the front door speakers, potentially contributing to improved bass response in the cabin.
- Full-range speakers would handle the entire frequency spectrum at each location, while midbass drivers would typically require pairing with separate tweeters for high-frequency coverage.
- The radio opening accommodates both single DIN and double DIN head units, allowing for various aftermarket receiver options when upgrading the audio system.
- Component speaker systems could be installed in the front doors using the 5.25-inch mounting locations, with tweeters positioned separately for enhanced staging.
- The size difference between front and rear speakers suggests original factory tuning may have distributed frequency ranges across locations rather than using identical drivers throughout.