2008 Acura TSX Speaker Sizes

The 2008 Acura TSX factory audio system features dashboard locations that accommodate a 1 inch speaker size, while front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch speakers. Additionally, rear deck lid locations support 6x9 inch units. Component types available for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midbass, and full-range options.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel 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 Lid 6x9 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2008 Acura TSX Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 0

2008 Acura TSX 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 2008 Acura TSX factory audio system incorporates a multi-location speaker configuration that separates high and low frequency reproduction across the cabin, with dedicated tweeters in the dashboard complementing larger drivers in the doors and rear deck.
  • Front and rear door panels accept 6.5-inch aftermarket speakers, providing opportunities for upgrading both midbass response and full-range sound reproduction depending on whether the factory tweeter system is retained or bypassed.
  • The rear deck lid accommodates 6x9-inch speakers, which typically offer greater cone area than round drivers and may enhance bass output in the rear soundstage when replaced with aftermarket full-range components.
  • Dashboard-mounted 1-inch tweeters handle the upper frequency spectrum, and replacing these small drivers could refine treble clarity and stereo imaging, though access for installation may require more extensive disassembly than door-mounted speakers.
  • Both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility suggests flexibility for head unit upgrades, which could pair with speaker replacements to address power delivery and signal processing limitations of the factory system.
  • Upgrading the door panel speakers might take priority over rear deck replacements for listeners focused on front-stage sound quality, as front speakers typically contribute more directly to the primary listening position.
  • The separate tweeter and midbass arrangement indicates a component-style factory design, meaning aftermarket coaxial speakers in the doors would consolidate frequency ranges into single units, while component sets would maintain the separated architecture.