2014 Lincoln MKX Speaker Sizes
The 2014 Lincoln MKX factory audio system features specific mounting locations throughout the interior cabin. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accommodate 6x8 inch speakers. Full-range drivers serve as compatible speaker types for an audio replacement upgrade.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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2014 Lincoln MKX Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 02014 Lincoln MKX 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 2014 Lincoln MKX utilizes 6x8 inch full-range speakers in both front and rear door panel locations, suggesting a uniform approach to door-mounted audio throughout the cabin that may simplify replacement procedures when upgrading multiple positions simultaneously.
- Full-range speakers in the door panels handle the entire frequency spectrum without separate tweeters or woofers in those locations, meaning aftermarket replacements would typically need to incorporate both mid-range and high-frequency drivers within the same 6x8 inch footprint to maintain or improve sound quality.
- The oval 6x8 inch configuration differs from the more common 6.5 inch round speakers found in many vehicles, which could limit aftermarket options somewhat but also indicates the door panel mounting locations were specifically designed to accommodate the oval shape for optimal space utilization.
- Since the 2014 Lincoln MKX features identical speaker specifications front and rear, purchasing speakers in pairs or sets of four could provide cost efficiency while ensuring consistent tonal characteristics throughout the cabin when performing upgrades.
- The single DIN radio configuration leaves less dashboard space than double DIN units, though this may not directly impact speaker replacement efforts in the door panels where the 6x8 inch units reside.
- Aftermarket full-range 6x8 inch speakers with higher sensitivity ratings than the factory units could potentially deliver noticeably improved volume and clarity without requiring amplifier upgrades, particularly if the existing speakers have deteriorated over time.
- The absence of separate component systems in the door panel specifications suggests that any high-frequency reproduction currently relies on the full-range speakers themselves rather than dedicated tweeters, which could be a consideration when evaluating potential sound quality improvements through aftermarket replacements.