2016 BMW i3 Speaker Sizes
The 2016 BMW i3 factory audio system contains specific locations that accommodate audio components. Center dash, front door panel, and rear door panel accommodate 1 inch speakers. Furthermore, center dash, front door panel, and rear door panel also support 4 inch speakers, while front accepts a 6x9 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeter, midrange, and full-range.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Dash | 1 | Tweeter |
|
| Center Dash | 4 | Midrange |
|
| Front | 6x9 | Full-Range |
|
| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
|
| Front Door Panel | 4 | Midrange |
|
| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
|
| Rear Door Panel | 4 | Midrange |
|
2016 BMW i3 Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
4
easy to replace
3
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 3 Medium: 4 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2016 BMW i3 factory audio system incorporates a three-way speaker configuration with separate tweeters, midrange drivers, and full-range speakers distributed across multiple locations throughout the cabin.
- Tweeters measuring 1 inch are positioned in three distinct locations: the center dash, front door panels, and rear door panels, focusing on high-frequency sound reproduction.
- Midrange drivers of 4 inches are installed in corresponding locations to the tweeters, with units in the center dash, front door panels, and rear door panels handling mid-frequency ranges.
- Full-range speakers sized at 6x9 inches are located in the front positions, likely providing broader frequency coverage compared to the component-style separation found elsewhere in the system.
- Replacing the 1-inch tweeters might offer improvements in clarity and detail for high-frequency sounds like cymbals and vocals, though the small size limits output capability.
- The 4-inch midrange speakers could be candidates for upgrades to enhance vocal reproduction and instrument presence, as this size typically handles critical frequencies in the audio spectrum.
- Aftermarket 6x9 inch full-range speakers could potentially provide increased bass response and overall output compared to the factory units, given the larger surface area for air displacement.
- The distributed speaker layout with dedicated tweeters and midrange drivers suggests the factory system was designed with some attention to sound staging and frequency separation.
- Component speakers matching the 1-inch and 4-inch specifications would need to be compatible with the factory mounting locations and potentially the existing crossover network if one is present.