2017 Acura RLX Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Acura RLX speaker size chart provides factory audio system specifications for replacement or aftermarket upgrade purposes. Information includes speaker locations within the front door panel, rear deck lid, rear door panel, and dashboard positions. Details cover factory speaker specifications to assist with aftermarket audio system component compatibility and replacement planning.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 3 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 8 Woofer
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 1 Tweeter
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2017 Acura RLX Speaker Replacement Summary

8 total positions
7 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 7 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 6 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2017 Acura RLX contains multiple speaker locations with varying sizes, suggesting a factory audio system designed for distributed sound staging across the cabin.
  • Tweeter locations include positions in the front door panels, rear door panels, and rear deck lid, all measuring 1 inch in size.
  • The dashboard hosts a 3 inch full-range speaker, which typically handles mid-frequency reproduction in factory audio configurations.
  • Primary frequency drivers measuring 6.5 inches are positioned in both front and rear door panels, as well as the rear deck lid, and accept either midbass or full-range replacements.
  • An 8 inch woofer location exists in the rear deck lid, dedicated to low-frequency reproduction and bass reinforcement.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeter locations suggests that component speaker systems might integrate more naturally than coaxial designs when upgrading door panel positions.
  • Replacing the 6.5 inch door panel speakers would likely produce noticeable changes in midrange clarity and vocal presence, as these locations handle primary listening frequencies.
  • The 8 inch woofer position could benefit from aftermarket replacement if deeper bass extension or tighter low-frequency control is desired.
  • Multiple 6.5 inch locations provide several upgrade opportunities at the same size specification, potentially allowing for staged improvements rather than simultaneous replacement.
  • The dashboard speaker's 3 inch size and full-range designation indicates it may contribute to center channel imaging and upper midrange detail.