1990 Honda CRX Speaker Sizes

The 1990 Honda CRX factory audio system features front door panel and rear side panel locations that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible speaker types for audio replacement or upgrade operations within the vehicle.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

1990 Honda CRX Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
1 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 0 Low: 1

1990 Honda CRX Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN 7"×2" 180×50 Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 1990 Honda CRX accommodates 6.5-inch speakers in both front door panels and rear side panels, suggesting a uniform approach to the factory audio configuration. This standardization potentially simplifies the selection process when considering aftermarket replacements.
  • Both front and rear locations accept either midbass or full-range speaker types, providing flexibility in system design. Full-range speakers typically handle broader frequency reproduction independently, while midbass drivers focus on lower-midrange frequencies and generally require supplementary tweeters for high-frequency content.
  • The front door panel location often receives priority during upgrades since these speakers typically provide the primary stereo imaging and vocal clarity for the driver and front passenger. The proximity to listeners in the cabin may make improvements in this position more immediately noticeable.
  • Rear side panel speakers at 6.5 inches could contribute to ambient fill or rear passenger coverage, though their acoustic contribution varies based on cabin design and listener positioning. Some enthusiasts focus exclusively on front speaker upgrades while leaving rear positions unmodified.
  • The single DIN radio specification indicates a standard head unit opening, which may limit the complexity of source equipment compared to double DIN configurations but maintains compatibility with a wide range of aftermarket receivers.
  • Component speaker systems with separate woofers and tweeters could be installed in the 6.5-inch locations, though tweeter mounting would require identifying suitable high-frequency placement points, potentially in sail panels or door-mounted locations.
  • The midbass compatibility suggests that the mounting depth and electrical requirements in these locations can support drivers designed for lower-midrange reproduction, which typically demand more excursion capability than basic coaxial speakers.