2006 Acura RSX Speaker Sizes

The 2006 Acura RSX factory audio system features dashboard and front door panel locations that accommodate 1.5 inch and 1 inch units respectively, while the front door panel and rear door panel and rear side panel accept 6.5 inch speakers, and the cargo area and rear support a 10 inch speaker size. Component replacement and audio upgrade options include tweeter, midbass, full-range, and subwoofer.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

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 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 10 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 Side Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2006 Acura RSX Speaker Replacement Summary

7 total positions
4 easy to replace
3 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 3 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 3 Medium: 3 Low: 1

2006 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 2006 Acura RSX features a multi-location speaker system with tweeters positioned in both the front door panels and dashboard, suggesting a factory design that separates high-frequency reproduction from mid-range and bass frequencies.
  • The presence of 1-inch tweeters in the front doors and slightly larger 1.5-inch tweeters in the dashboard may indicate a tiered approach to high-frequency coverage throughout the cabin.
  • Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and midbass drivers could potentially integrate with the existing 6.5-inch locations and 1-inch tweeter positions in the front doors.
  • Three separate 6.5-inch speaker locations accommodate either midbass or full-range drivers, distributed across front door panels, rear door panels, and rear side panels for broad coverage.
  • The dual 10-inch subwoofer locations in both the cargo area and rear positions might allow for enhanced low-frequency output if both positions are utilized simultaneously.
  • Full-range 6.5-inch speakers in the door and side panel locations could handle mid and bass frequencies without requiring separate subwoofers, though dedicated midbass drivers might offer improved clarity when paired with the factory tweeter locations.
  • The radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, providing flexibility for aftermarket receiver installations with varying feature sets and display sizes.
  • Upgrading the 6.5-inch door speakers might yield noticeable improvement in mid-range clarity and bass response, as these larger drivers typically handle the majority of musical content compared to the smaller tweeters.
  • The multiple tweeter positions could benefit from aftermarket units with higher power handling or silk dome designs that may reduce harshness at higher volumes.
  • Installing component speakers would likely require utilizing the existing 6.5-inch midbass locations while the separate tweeters could mount in the factory 1-inch positions, though crossover placement would need consideration.