2010 Acura TSX Speaker Sizes
The 2010 Acura TSX factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accommodate designated drivers, where the dashboard accommodates a 3 inch speaker size, and the front door panel accepts a 1 inch unit alongside a 6.5 inch driver. Furthermore, the rear door panel accommodates 6.5 inch speakers, while the rear deck lid supports both 6.5 inch and 8 inch speakers. Compatible speaker types for installation replacement and system upgrade include tweeters, midbass drivers, full-range units, and woofers.
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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2010 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: 02010 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 2010 Acura TSX incorporates a relatively complex speaker array with multiple driver sizes distributed across different locations throughout the cabin, suggesting a factory-designed staged sound system rather than a simple uniform speaker setup.
- The presence of dedicated 1-inch tweeters in the front door panels indicates that the front soundstage was engineered with separate high-frequency drivers, which typically handle frequencies above 3-4 kHz and contribute to imaging clarity and detail reproduction.
- Dashboard-mounted 3-inch full-range drivers likely serve as supplementary mid-to-high frequency sources, potentially addressing the acoustic challenges of windshield reflections and improving center-stage imaging for front occupants.
- The 6.5-inch openings in the front door panels, rear door panels, and rear deck lid all accept either midbass or full-range speakers, providing flexibility in upgrade paths depending on whether the replacement strategy involves component separation or coaxial designs.
- An 8-inch woofer location in the rear deck lid suggests the factory system included a dedicated low-frequency driver, which would handle bass reproduction below approximately 250 Hz and reduce the low-frequency demand on the smaller 6.5-inch drivers.
- Replacing the front door panel components might take priority in an upgrade scenario, as these positions typically contribute most significantly to stereo imaging and midrange clarity for the driver and front passenger in the 2010 Acura TSX.
- The distinction between midbass and full-range compatibility for the 6.5-inch positions indicates that these locations could accommodate either specialized midrange drivers in a component system or standalone coaxial speakers depending on the desired configuration.
- The radio opening supports both single DIN and double DIN head units, allowing for aftermarket receiver installations that could provide increased power output or signal processing capabilities to drive upgraded speakers more effectively.