2020 Acura MDX Speaker Sizes
The 2020 Acura MDX factory audio system features locations that accept specific components, such as the a-pillar accommodating a 1 inch speaker size, while the center dash and rear roof accept 3.5 inch units. The d-pillar also supports 3.5 inch units, front door panel and rear door panel accommodate 6.5 inch units, and the rear accepts 8 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade include tweeter, full-range, midrange, midbass, and subwoofer elements.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| D-Pillar | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Roof | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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2020 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: 3Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 3Additional Notes
- The 2020 Acura MDX factory audio system distributes speakers across seven distinct locations, with sizes ranging from 1-inch tweeters to an 8-inch subwoofer, suggesting a multi-way configuration designed for spatial audio coverage throughout the cabin.
- A-pillar tweeters at 1 inch typically handle high-frequency reproduction above 3-4 kHz, which may contribute to soundstage width and imaging when paired with larger mid-range drivers in other locations.
- Three separate 3.5-inch locations (center dash, rear roof, and D-pillar) accept different driver types, with the D-pillar specified for midrange duties while center dash and rear roof accommodate full-range drivers, indicating potential for varied frequency responsibilities despite identical mounting dimensions.
- Both front and rear door panels utilize 6.5-inch openings compatible with either midbass or full-range speakers, providing flexibility for system upgrades depending on whether frequencies are distributed across dedicated drivers or handled by single full-range units.
- The presence of an 8-inch subwoofer location suggests factory provisions for dedicated low-frequency reproduction, typically covering bass response below 80-100 Hz that smaller drivers cannot efficiently reproduce.
- Upgrading door panel speakers to component sets with dedicated midbass drivers could enhance mid-bass punch and overall tonal balance when used alongside the A-pillar tweeters for high-frequency detail.
- The smaller 3.5-inch speakers in overhead and pillar positions may benefit less from aftermarket replacement compared to the larger 6.5-inch door speakers, which typically contribute more significantly to overall sonic output and clarity.