BMW 3 Series speaker upgrade

The 3 Series speaker layout changes by generation, so the right size depends on the year. 2012-2013 sedans and 2014-2018 models take 4-inch speakers in the front and rear doors; 2020-2022 models take 3.5-inch speakers in the front doors, rear doors and center dash; the 2006 sedan and 2007-2011 models take 3.5-inch front door speakers and 4-inch rear deck speakers. 2012-2013 convertibles and wagons and the 2006 wagon take 3.5-inch front door speakers, and the 2012-2013 convertible takes 3.5-inch rear side panel speakers. The 2019 center dash is 3.5 inches; other years and spots need a check at the shop. We have verified sizes for 8 of 11 year ranges or trims in our table; anything not verified says "Confirm fit at the shop".

BMW 3 Series speaker sizes by year

Years / trimFront doorsCenter dashRear doorsRear deckRear side panels
2026–––––
2024–2025–––––
2023Confirm fit at the shopConfirm fit at the shopConfirm fit at the shopConfirm fit at the shop–
2020–20223.5" ✓ Verified3.5" ✓ Verified3.5" ✓ Verified––
2019Confirm fit at the shop3.5" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop––
20184" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop4" ✓ Verified––
20174" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop4" ✓ Verified––
2014–20164" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop4" ✓ Verified––
2012–2013 · Convertible3.5" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop––3.5" ✓ Verified
2012–2013 · CoupeConfirm fit at the shopConfirm fit at the shop––Confirm fit at the shop
2012–2013 · Sedan4" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop4" ✓ Verified––
2012–2013 · Wagon3.5" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shop––Confirm fit at the shop
2007–20113.5" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shopConfirm fit at the shop4" ✓ Verified–
2006 · ConvertibleConfirm fit at the shop–––Confirm fit at the shop
2006 · CoupeConfirm fit at the shop––Confirm fit at the shop3.5" ✓ Verified
2006 · Sedan3.5" ✓ Verified––4" ✓ Verified–
2006 · Wagon3.5" ✓ VerifiedConfirm fit at the shopConfirm fit at the shop––

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Install notes

  • 2024–2025: Factory Harman Kardon premium sound can wire differently; we check your trim before you buy.
  • 2020–2022: Factory Harman Kardon premium sound can wire differently; we check your trim before you buy.
  • 2018: Factory Harman Kardon premium sound can wire differently; we check your trim before you buy.
  • 2017: Factory Harman Kardon premium sound can need an interface for the factory amp; we check your trim before you buy.
  • 2012–2013 · Convertible: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 95-9306B (double DIN, coupe, convertible, wagon, without factory navigation); 99-9306B (single DIN, coupe, convertible, wagon, without factory navigation); non-amplified systems: Metra lists AXTC-BM1.
  • 2012–2013 · Coupe: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 95-9306B (double DIN, coupe, convertible, wagon, without factory navigation); 99-9306B (single DIN, coupe, convertible, wagon, without factory navigation); non-amplified systems: Metra lists AXTC-BM1.
  • 2012–2013 · Sedan: Factory Harman Kardon premium sound can wire differently; we check your trim before you buy.
  • 2012–2013 · Wagon: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 95-9306B (double DIN, coupe, convertible, wagon, without factory navigation); 99-9306B (single DIN, coupe, convertible, wagon, without factory navigation); non-amplified systems: Metra lists AXTC-BM1.
  • 2007–2011: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 95-9306B (double DIN, without factory navigation); 99-9306B (single DIN, without factory navigation); non-amplified systems: Metra lists AXTC-BM1.
  • 2006 · Sedan: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 95-9306B (double DIN, without factory navigation); 99-9306B (single DIN, without factory navigation); non-amplified systems: Metra lists AXTC-BM1.
  • 2006 · Wagon: If you are also swapping the radio: Metra 95-9306B (double DIN, without factory navigation); 99-9306B (single DIN, without factory navigation); non-amplified systems: Metra lists AXTC-BM1.

If the new speaker is a different size or deeper than the factory one, it can need an adapter bracket. We check with your car in front of us before we start.

How it works at the shop

Buy and install at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A, Carson. We install in our own bay, often the same day.Everything is picked up at the shop.

Buy now, pay later with the Payment Plan. Synchrony, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, crypto, credit cards over the phone. Call or text us with your year, model and trim.

BMW 3 Series speaker upgrade: questions

What size speakers fit the BMW 3 Series?

It depends on the year. Some we have verified: 2020–2022: 3.5" in the front doors, 3.5" in the center dash, 3.5" in the rear doors; 2019: 3.5" in the center dash; 2018: 4" in the front doors, 4" in the rear doors. Any other spot or year: confirm fit at the shop.

Do I need a new radio or an amp to upgrade the speakers?

Not always. New speakers can run off the factory radio. Some factory premium systems use an amp that needs an interface; we check your trim before you buy.

Can you install them in Carson?

Yes. Bring the BMW 3 Series to 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A, Carson.Call or text us to confirm it is in stock.

Can I pay over time?

Buy now, pay later with the Payment Plan. Synchrony, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, crypto, credit cards over the phone.

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