2014 BMW i8 Speaker Sizes

The 2014 BMW i8 speaker size chart provides factory audio system specifications for component and speaker locations throughout the vehicle. Information covers replacement speakers in the front door panel, center dash, b-pillar, and rear positions. Data assists with selecting aftermarket upgrade components that match original factory specifications for proper fitment during installation.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
B-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Complex disassembly required
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
B-Pillar 4 Midrange
  • Complex disassembly required
  • Professional service only
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
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 6x9 Full-Range
  • Secondary sound location
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2014 BMW i8 Speaker Replacement Summary

7 total positions
2 easy to replace
2 high priority
2 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 3 High: 2

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 2

Additional Notes

  • The 2014 BMW i8 audio system configuration separates frequency ranges across multiple locations, with 1-inch tweeters handling high frequencies and 4-inch midrange drivers managing mid-frequency reproduction.
  • Tweeter placement spans three distinct positions including the B-pillar, center dash, and front door panel, potentially creating a distributed soundstage across the cabin width.
  • Midrange drivers share identical mounting locations with the tweeters at 4-inch sizing, suggesting a component speaker architecture rather than coaxial designs in the front staging area.
  • The rear speaker position utilizes 6x9-inch full-range drivers, which would handle the complete frequency spectrum without dedicated tweeters or midrange separation in the rear soundfield.
  • Component speaker upgrades may provide greater sound quality enhancement compared to coaxial alternatives, given the existing separation of tweeters and midrange drivers in the factory configuration.
  • The 4-inch midrange size represents a smaller driver format that may limit lower midrange output compared to larger cone areas, though installation simplicity remains unchanged when replacing with same-sized units.
  • Rear listening position sound improvement likely depends on replacing the 6x9-inch full-range speakers, as these handle all frequencies without the multi-driver support present in forward locations.
  • Tweeter replacement at 1-inch sizing offers opportunities for high-frequency clarity enhancement through upgraded materials like silk or metal domes, though spatial positioning remains fixed by factory mounting points.