2016 BMW 320i Speaker Sizes
The 2016 BMW 320i factory audio system features center dash, front door panel, rear deck lid, and rear door panel locations that accommodate 1 inch speakers and 4 inch units, alongside below seats areas supporting an 8 inch speaker size. Available tweeter, midrange, and subwoofer replacement units function as compatible speaker types during any acoustic system upgrade.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below Seats | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Center Dash | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Center Dash | 4 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 4 | Midrange |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 4 | Midrange |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 4 | Midrange |
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2016 BMW 320i Speaker Replacement Summary
9
total positions
6
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 6 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 7 Low: 02016 BMW 320i 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 2016 BMW 320i uses a multi-driver speaker configuration with dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and a subwoofer positioned across multiple locations throughout the cabin.
- One-inch tweeters are installed in four distinct locations: the center dash, front door panels, rear deck lid, and rear door panels, suggesting a focus on high-frequency dispersion throughout the listening environment.
- Four-inch midrange drivers mirror the tweeter placement pattern, occupying the same four locations to handle mid-frequency reproduction.
- The pairing of identical-sized tweeters and midrange drivers in matching locations may indicate a component-style speaker system rather than traditional coaxial units.
- An 8-inch subwoofer positioned below the seats handles low-frequency output, which is a relatively compact solution for bass reinforcement in this application.
- Replacing the factory speakers would likely involve sourcing separate tweeters and midrange drivers rather than full-range coaxial speakers, given the dedicated driver arrangement.
- The tweeter locations in both the dash and doors could provide broader soundstage coverage compared to door-only installations.
- The rear deck lid placement for both tweeters and midrange drivers suggests rear passengers receive dedicated audio coverage rather than relying solely on front speaker projection.
- The double DIN radio opening provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility without requiring dash modifications for most replacement stereos.