2017 BMW X4 Speaker Sizes
The 2017 BMW X4 factory audio system features specific location configurations, where center dash, front door panel, rear deck lid, and rear door panel locations accept a 1 inch speaker size as well as 4 inch speakers, and below seats locations accommodate 8 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade procedure include tweeter, midrange, and subwoofer units.
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 Deck Lid | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 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 X4 Speaker Replacement Summary
9
total positions
6
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 6 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 7 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2017 BMW X4 utilizes a multi-way speaker configuration with dedicated frequency-specific drivers distributed across multiple cabin locations.
- Tweeters handle high-frequency reproduction and are positioned in the center dash, front door panels, rear deck lid, and rear door panels, all measuring 1 inch.
- Midrange drivers measuring 4 inches occupy the same four locations as the tweeters, creating a component-style setup where high and mid frequencies are separated.
- This separation of frequencies through dedicated drivers typically allows for clearer vocal reproduction and more detailed high-frequency response compared to full-range coaxial speakers.
- An 8-inch subwoofer located below the seats provides low-frequency extension for bass reproduction.
- Replacing the midrange speakers may yield more noticeable sonic changes than tweeter upgrades, as midrange drivers handle the majority of vocal and instrumental content in most music.
- The 4-inch midrange size represents a relatively compact driver that balances frequency response with space constraints in door and deck installations.
- Aftermarket component speaker sets would need to match these specific size requirements, with 1-inch dome tweeters and 4-inch midrange drivers being the primary replacement targets.
- The under-seat subwoofer location suggests a space-efficient design that preserves cargo area while still providing dedicated bass reinforcement.
- Upgrading speakers in this configuration might benefit from addressing the midrange and tweeter pairs together to maintain tonal balance across the frequency spectrum.