2017 BMW M240i Speaker Sizes

This speaker size chart details the factory audio system specifications for the 2017 BMW M240i. Information includes replacement speaker locations throughout the vehicle: center dash, front door panel, rear deck lid, rear side panel, and below seats. Aftermarket upgrade specifications are provided for each position within the 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 Side Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Side Panel 4 Midrange
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2017 BMW M240i Speaker Replacement Summary

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

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 5 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 2

Additional Notes

  • The 2017 BMW M240i audio system incorporates a multi-speaker configuration with dedicated tweeters, midrange drivers, and subwoofer locations throughout the cabin, suggesting a factory installation designed for frequency-specific sound reproduction.
  • Tweeters measuring 1 inch are positioned at four distinct locations: center dash, front door panels, rear deck lid, and rear side panels, which may indicate an attempt to create broader high-frequency dispersion across the listening environment.
  • Midrange drivers at 4 inches occupy the same four locations as the tweeters, potentially forming component-style speaker pairs that separate frequency ranges between dedicated drivers rather than using coaxial designs.
  • The below-seats location houses an 8-inch subwoofer, a placement that could provide low-frequency output while preserving cargo space and maintaining a relatively concealed installation.
  • Replacing the midrange drivers might yield noticeable improvements in vocal clarity and instrumental detail, as these 4-inch speakers handle the frequency range where most musical content and speech intelligibility resides.
  • Aftermarket tweeters could potentially enhance high-frequency extension and detail retrieval, though the 1-inch size represents a common specification that may limit differentiation between stock and replacement options.
  • The subwoofer location beneath the seats may present challenges for certain aftermarket replacements, as enclosure volume and mounting depth could restrict compatibility with drivers requiring larger installations.
  • A component speaker upgrade focusing on the front door panel locations would address both tweeter and midrange positions simultaneously, potentially offering more cohesive sonic integration than replacing individual drivers separately.