2017 Acura RLX Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Acura RLX factory audio system features specific locations for audio components. Dashboard and front door panels accept 3 inch speakers and 6.5 inch units, while rear door panels support 6.5 inch speakers. Additionally, the dashboard accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, front door panels support 1 inch units, rear door panels accept 1 inch units, and rear deck lid locations accommodate 1 inch, 6.5 inch, and an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade include tweeter, full-range, midbass, and woofer.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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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: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 6 Low: 0Additional 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.