2017 Mini Cooper Clubman Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman factory audio system includes specific locations configured to accept audio components. The front door panel accommodates a 1 inch speaker size and 6.5 inch speakers, while the rear side panel supports 6x9 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade consist of tweeters, midbass, and full-range options.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2017 Mini Cooper Clubman Speaker Replacement Summary

3 total positions
2 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 0 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman features a component speaker system in the front doors, separating tweeters from the larger midbass drivers for potentially improved sound staging and frequency response.
  • Front door panels accommodate both 1-inch tweeters and 6.5-inch midbass or full-range drivers, suggesting that upgrading the midrange and bass frequencies could address common factory audio limitations.
  • Rear side panels utilize 6x9-inch full-range speakers, a size known for delivering broader bass response compared to smaller round drivers without requiring separate subwoofers.
  • The combination of component speakers in front and full-range units in back indicates that the front stage likely handles most of the critical midrange and high-frequency detail.
  • Replacing the 6.5-inch midbass drivers in the front doors may provide more noticeable improvements in vocal clarity and midrange warmth than replacing rear speakers.
  • The 1-inch tweeter locations in the front door panels typically position high frequencies near ear level, which aftermarket tweeters with silk or metal domes could enhance depending on listening preferences.
  • Upgrading to aftermarket 6x9-inch speakers in the rear could increase overall system volume and bass output, though the oval shape sometimes limits premium speaker options compared to round configurations.