2013 BMW 550i Speaker Sizes

The 2013 BMW 550i speaker size chart details factory audio system specifications and locations for replacement or aftermarket upgrade purposes. Information covers speaker positions in the center dash, front door panel, rear deck lid, rear door panel, and below seats. Data includes specifications for each speaker location to assist with identifying compatible aftermarket options for the factory audio system.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Below Seats 8 Subwoofer
  • Very limited height clearance
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Center Dash 1 Tweeter
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Center Dash 4 Midrange
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 4 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 1 Tweeter
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 4 Midrange
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 4 Midrange
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2013 BMW 550i Speaker Replacement Summary

9 total positions
6 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 6 Medium: 3 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 7 Low: 0

2013 BMW 550i 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 2013 BMW 550i utilizes a multi-component speaker system with dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and a subwoofer rather than full-range coaxial speakers, which may indicate a focus on sound separation and frequency-specific reproduction.
  • Tweeters are positioned in the center dash, front door panels, rear deck lid, and rear door panels at 1 inch, suggesting wide dispersion of high frequencies throughout the cabin.
  • Midrange drivers at 4 inches occupy the same locations as the tweeters (center dash, door panels, and rear deck lid), which could allow for distinct midrange clarity when paired with the tweeter units.
  • An 8-inch subwoofer located below the seats handles low-frequency output, potentially providing bass response without occupying traditional trunk or door space.
  • Replacement of the factory tweeters and midrange speakers might be considered before the subwoofer, as these components typically have greater impact on vocal clarity and overall tonal balance in the 2013 BMW 550i.
  • Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and woofers would likely match the factory configuration more closely than coaxial designs.
  • The single DIN radio opening may limit aftermarket head unit options compared to double DIN configurations, though this primarily affects display size rather than audio output quality.
  • Matching sensitivity and impedance specifications to factory values could help maintain proper volume levels and protect the existing amplifier circuitry during speaker upgrades.