2001 Lexus LX470 Speaker Sizes
The 2001 Lexus LX470 factory audio system features the front door panel and rear door panel which accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, while the rear deck lid accepts an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement or upgrade include midbass, full-range, and woofer.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 8 | Woofer |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2001 Lexus LX470 Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
3
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 02001 Lexus LX470 Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double DIN | 7"×4" | 180×100 | Double size for modern multimedia systems with large touchscreens |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2001 Lexus LX470 uses 6.5-inch speakers in both front and rear door panels, which accept either midbass or full-range driver configurations depending on whether the audio system uses separate tweeters or coaxial designs.
- Full-range speakers in the door locations would handle the entire frequency spectrum in a single driver, while midbass configurations would typically work alongside separate high-frequency components mounted elsewhere in the cabin.
- The rear deck lid houses 8-inch woofers that focus on lower frequency reproduction, suggesting a multi-way factory setup where bass duties are separated from the door-mounted speakers.
- Replacing door speakers might take priority in typical upgrades since these locations handle the primary listening zone and tend to experience more wear from environmental exposure and door operation.
- Component speakers with separate woofers and tweeters could potentially provide tonal improvements over coaxial designs in the door locations, though installation complexity increases with additional mounting requirements.
- The woofer position in the rear deck may benefit from speakers designed specifically for low-frequency output rather than full-range units, given its dedicated bass role in the audio architecture.
- Double DIN radio compatibility allows for aftermarket head unit replacements without dashboard modification, which might improve source quality before signal reaches the speakers.