2019 Acura MDX Speaker Sizes

The 2019 Acura MDX factory audio system features an a-pillar location that accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, while the center dash and rear roof locations accept 3.5 inch units. The d-pillar also accepts 3.5 inch units, whereas front door panel and rear door panel locations accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, and the rear location supports an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade include tweeters, full-range, midrange, midbass, and subwoofers.

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
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
D-Pillar 3.5 Midrange
  • Extremely difficult access
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear 8 Subwoofer
  • Secondary sound location
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Roof 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires headliner removal
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high

2019 Acura MDX Speaker Replacement Summary

7 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
3 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 3

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 3

Additional Notes

  • The 2019 Acura MDX features a multi-location speaker configuration with seven distinct mounting positions that accommodate different speaker types and sizes ranging from 1 inch to 8 inches.
  • The A-pillar location houses a 1-inch tweeter, which typically handles high-frequency reproduction in the factory audio system.
  • Three separate 3.5-inch locations exist throughout the cabin, with the center dash and rear roof positions supporting full-range drivers while the D-pillar accommodates midrange speakers.
  • Both front and rear door panels feature 6.5-inch speaker openings that can accept either midbass or full-range speakers, providing flexibility in component selection.
  • The rear location contains an 8-inch subwoofer position dedicated to low-frequency reproduction.
  • Replacing the door panel speakers may offer the most noticeable improvement in overall sound quality, as the 6.5-inch size allows for better mid and lower frequency response compared to the smaller dashboard and pillar locations.
  • The inclusion of dedicated tweeter positions in the A-pillars suggests the factory system may use a component speaker approach rather than relying solely on full-range drivers.
  • Upgrading the 8-inch subwoofer location could enhance bass response without requiring additional enclosure modifications or amplifier installations.
  • The 3.5-inch full-range speakers in the center dash and rear roof positions likely serve to fill the soundstage and provide ambient audio coverage throughout the cabin.