2002 Acura RSX Speaker Sizes

The 2002 Acura RSX speaker size chart lists factory audio system specifications for all speaker locations. Information covers dashboard speakers, front door panel speakers, cargo area speakers, and rear side panel speakers. Data supports replacement and upgrade projects with aftermarket speakers by providing original equipment specifications for each position within the factory audio system.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Cargo Area 10 Subwoofer
  • Ample working space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Dashboard 1.5 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 1.5 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 Side Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2002 Acura RSX Speaker Replacement Summary

5 total positions
3 easy to replace
3 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 3 Medium: 1 Low: 1

2002 Acura RSX Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The factory audio configuration in the 2002 Acura RSX separates frequency ranges across multiple speaker locations, with dedicated 1.5 inch tweeters positioned in both the dashboard and front door panels for high-frequency reproduction.
  • Replacement priorities may differ based on listening preferences, though the front door panel 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers typically handle the majority of the frequency spectrum and could influence overall sound character more substantially than other locations.
  • The dual tweeter locations in the front stage suggest the factory system attempted to create a broader soundstage, though aftermarket component speakers with separate crossovers might consolidate these functions differently.
  • The 6.5 inch openings in both front doors and rear side panels accept either midbass drivers designed for use with separate tweeters or full-range speakers that reproduce a wider frequency range independently.
  • A 10 inch subwoofer location in the cargo area provides low-frequency extension, though the acoustic environment of trunk or hatch areas can affect bass response depending on enclosure type and mounting method.
  • The radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, which affects touchscreen size options and feature availability when replacing the factory stereo in the 2002 Acura RSX.
  • Upgrading the 6.5 inch locations with higher sensitivity speakers could increase output levels without amplifier additions, while component speaker systems might replace both the factory tweeters and larger drivers simultaneously.
  • The tweeter size at 1.5 inches falls within a range where aftermarket options vary in dispersion characteristics and power handling, potentially affecting how high frequencies distribute throughout the cabin.