2013 Acura TSX Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Acura TSX factory audio system features dashboard locations that accommodate 3 inch speakers, while front door panel locations accept a 1 inch speaker size alongside 6.5 inch units. Furthermore, rear door panel locations support 6.5 inch units, and rear deck lid locations accommodate 6.5 inch units as well as 8 inch units. Available component types for acoustic replacement and system upgrade include tweeters, midbass units, 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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2013 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: 02013 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 2013 Acura TSX audio system integrates six distinct speaker locations with varying sizes and purposes throughout the cabin, suggesting a factory-designed multi-speaker configuration that separates frequency ranges across different mounting positions.
- The front door panel houses both a 1-inch tweeter and a 6.5-inch midbass or full-range speaker, indicating a component-style arrangement in the front doors that divides high-frequency and mid-to-low frequency reproduction between separate drivers.
- Dashboard-mounted 3-inch full-range speakers likely handle midrange frequencies and provide soundstage elevation, though these smaller drivers may represent a common upgrade opportunity due to size limitations affecting output capability.
- The rear audio layout includes 6.5-inch speakers in both the rear door panels and rear deck lid locations, plus an additional 8-inch woofer in the deck lid dedicated to low-frequency reproduction, creating a multi-point rear sound field.
- The dedicated 8-inch woofer position in the rear deck lid suggests factory emphasis on bass response, though aftermarket replacement with higher-excursion drivers could potentially enhance low-frequency output without altering mounting configurations.
- All three 6.5-inch positions accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, providing flexibility in component selection based on whether the installer prefers dedicated frequency-specific drivers or broader-range single speakers.
- The tweeter location in the front door panel allows for replacement with aftermarket units that may offer different materials or dispersion characteristics, potentially affecting high-frequency clarity and spatial imaging.
- Radio compatibility with both single DIN and double DIN head units provides options for aftermarket receiver upgrades, which could serve as the foundation for improved signal processing before reaching the speakers themselves.