2017 BMW X5 Speaker Sizes

The 2017 BMW X5 speaker size chart provides factory specifications for OEM audio components across multiple locations. Information includes replacement speaker details for center dash, d-pillar, front door panel, rear door panel, and below seats positions. Aftermarket upgrade specifications are listed for each factory location 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
D-Pillar	1	Tweeter	Extremely difficult access Professional service only Low replacement priority Replacement difficulty: high
D-Pillar	4	Midrange	Extremely difficult access Professional service only Low replacement priority Replacement difficulty: high
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 Door Panel	1	Tweeter	Standard installation Medium replacement priority Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel	4	Midrange	Standard installation Medium replacement priority Replacement difficulty: low

2017 BMW X5 Speaker Replacement Summary

9 total positions

4 easy to replace

2 high priority

2 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 3 High: 2

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 2

Additional Notes

The 2017 BMW X5 utilizes a multi-driver speaker system with separate tweeters and midrange drivers distributed across multiple locations throughout the cabin.
Tweeters measuring 1 inch are positioned in four distinct locations: the center dash, D-pillars, front door panels, and rear door panels, which suggests a design focused on high-frequency dispersion.
Midrange drivers at 4 inches occupy the same four locations as the tweeters, indicating a component-style speaker configuration rather than traditional coaxial full-range speakers.
The component speaker arrangement may allow for more precise sound staging and frequency response compared to single-driver designs, as tweeters and midrange units can be optimized independently for their respective frequency ranges.
An 8-inch subwoofer located below the seats handles low-frequency reproduction, which could provide bass reinforcement without requiring cargo area space.
Replacement priorities would likely focus on the front door panel speakers first, as these typically contribute most significantly to the primary listening position, followed by rear door speakers for rear passenger audio quality.
Upgrading the component speakers may require attention to both the tweeter and midrange elements to maintain tonal balance, as replacing only one type could result in frequency response irregularities.
The under-seat subwoofer position may present constraints for aftermarket replacement options due to spatial limitations and mounting configurations specific to that location.
Aftermarket component speakers designed for this application would need to accommodate the existing mounting points and acoustic properties of each speaker location to maintain proper integration.