2009 Acura TSX Speaker Sizes
The 2009 Acura TSX factory audio system features dashboard and front door panel locations that accommodate a 3 inch speaker size and 1 inch units. Front door panel, rear door panel, and rear deck lid locations accept 6.5 inch speakers, while rear deck lid locations support 8 inch units. Compatible speaker types for replacement and 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 | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2009 Acura TSX Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
5
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 02009 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 factory audio configuration in the 2009 Acura TSX distributes speakers across multiple locations, with 6.5 inch openings appearing in three separate positions throughout the cabin, suggesting that replacement efforts might focus on these larger components first for maximum acoustic impact.
- The front door panels accommodate a two-way speaker setup with dedicated 1 inch tweeter locations alongside 6.5 inch midbass or full-range positions, indicating that component speaker systems could maintain the original acoustic separation design.
- Dashboard-mounted 3 inch full-range speakers provide center fill or supplemental midrange frequencies, though their smaller size may limit output capabilities compared to the door and deck-mounted components.
- Both rear door panels and portions of the rear deck lid accept 6.5 inch midbass or full-range speakers, while the deck also includes an 8 inch woofer location dedicated to lower frequency reproduction.
- The dual-size radio compatibility (single DIN and double DIN) in the 2009 Acura TSX allows flexibility for head unit upgrades that could provide increased power or signal processing to drive aftermarket speakers more effectively.
- Replacing the 8 inch woofer position may offer substantial low-frequency improvements, particularly if the factory component lacks the excursion or power handling characteristics found in performance-oriented aftermarket alternatives.
- Component speaker sets designed for 6.5 inch openings would align with the midbass locations, though the existing 1 inch tweeter positions might require crossover integration or mounting adapter consideration during installation.
- The full-range compatibility noted for multiple 6.5 inch positions suggests these locations could accept either dedicated midbass drivers in component configurations or coaxial speakers that combine frequency ranges in single units.