2018 Acura TLX Speaker Sizes

The 2018 Acura TLX speaker size chart provides factory audio system specifications for all locations. Information includes replacement speaker sizes for front door panel, rear door panel, center dash, a-pillar, rear deck lid, and rear deck center positions. Details support aftermarket upgrade planning by identifying factory specifications across all audio system locations within the vehicle.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
A-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Center 8 Subwoofer
  • Requires shelf removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Lid 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 3.5 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2018 Acura TLX Speaker Replacement Summary

6 total positions
3 easy to replace
1 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 4 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The A-pillar tweeters in the 2018 Acura TLX handle high-frequency reproduction, which suggests that replacing these 1-inch drivers could refine the upper-range clarity and detail in the soundstage.
  • The front door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers compatible with both midbass and full-range drivers, indicating flexibility in choosing between dedicated frequency-specific components or broader-spectrum replacements.
  • An 8-inch subwoofer location exists in the rear deck center, which would typically address low-frequency extension and bass impact when upgrading the factory audio system.
  • The 3.5-inch center dash speaker functions as a full-range driver, likely contributing to vocal clarity and center imaging, particularly for front-seat passengers.
  • Rear door panels utilize 3.5-inch midrange speakers rather than full-range drivers, suggesting a factory configuration that dedicates these speakers to mid-frequency reproduction while relying on other locations for highs and lows.
  • The rear deck lid contains 6.5-inch speakers with midbass or full-range compatibility, mirroring the front door configuration and potentially providing rear-seat passengers with similar frequency coverage options.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and a subwoofer location indicates a multi-way factory system design, where replacing front door and rear deck speakers might yield the most noticeable improvement in overall sound quality.