2014 Acura MDX Speaker Sizes

The 2014 Acura MDX factory audio system features a dashboard and d-pillar that accommodate 3 inch speakers. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units, while the a-pillar supports a 1 inch speaker size. Rear side panel locations accept 10 inch speakers. Compatible speaker types for a sound system upgrade and replacement include tweeter, subwoofer, full-range, midrange, and midbass.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
A-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
D-Pillar 3 Midrange
  • Extremely difficult access
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Dashboard 3 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 10 Subwoofer
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2014 Acura MDX Speaker Replacement Summary

6 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
2 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 2

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 3

2014 Acura MDX 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 MDX features a factory-installed 10-inch subwoofer location in the rear side panel, which suggests that low-frequency reproduction was considered in the original audio design.
  • Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers with compatibility for midbass or full-range types, potentially making these locations suitable candidates for aftermarket upgrades to enhance overall sound quality.
  • The A-pillar houses a 1-inch tweeter position, indicating that high-frequency sound distribution may originate from this forward location in the cabin.
  • A 3-inch full-range speaker location exists in the dashboard, which could contribute to mid-frequency and vocal reproduction in the soundstage.
  • The D-pillar contains a 3-inch midrange speaker position, suggesting that mid-frequency sound may also be distributed from the rear portions of the 2014 Acura MDX cabin.
  • The single DIN radio configuration may influence the available options for head unit replacement or integration with aftermarket audio components.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeter, midrange, and midbass locations across multiple mounting points suggests a multi-way speaker system design that separates frequency ranges across different drivers.
  • Replacing the 6.5-inch door panel speakers might offer noticeable improvements in sound clarity and output, given their size and dual compatibility with both midbass and full-range speaker types.