2017 BMW X1 Speaker Sizes
The 2017 BMW X1 factory audio system includes center dash, front door panel, and rear door panel locations that accommodate 1 inch speakers and 4 inch speakers, while the location below seats accepts an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement and upgrade consist of tweeters, midrange units, and subwoofers.
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 Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 4 | Midrange |
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2017 BMW X1 Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2017 BMW X1 incorporates a three-way speaker configuration that separates high, mid, and low frequency reproduction across distinct speaker locations throughout the cabin.
- Tweeters handle the upper frequency range and are positioned in three locations: the center dash area, front door panels, and rear door panels, all utilizing 1 inch units.
- Midrange speakers reproduce the middle frequency spectrum and are installed at matching locations to the tweeters but with 4 inch sizing in the center dash, front doors, and rear doors.
- The factory audio architecture places an 8 inch subwoofer below the seats to manage low frequency output and bass response.
- Replacement speakers would need to match these specific sizes and types to integrate properly with the existing mounting points and crossover network.
- Upgrading the tweeters could potentially enhance clarity and detail in vocal reproduction and high-frequency instruments.
- The 4 inch midrange speakers likely carry much of the tonal character in music playback, making them candidates for aftermarket consideration if sound quality improvements are desired.
- Component speaker systems designed for three-way factory configurations may offer direct compatibility with this speaker layout.
- The under-seat subwoofer location suggests space constraints that would limit replacement options to shallow-mount or low-profile designs with similar depth specifications.