2013 BMW 328i center speaker removal

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

I'm riding in a 2013 BMW 328i and the center speaker is blown. This is a common issue but I didn't see any images online for what the grill looks like when removed.

The grill has plastic clips at each corner and the center on long edges. I started in the middle and worked my fingers around, carefully applying pressure upwards until they released (slowly). The clips are unique, see below.

A Torx bit and 90 deg adapter will be needed to remove the driver.

Rich V.

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[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

This model has Navi.

Rich V.

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Nice, appreciate that. Cold weather to be messing with plastics!

Looks like a decent driver. ITT or something? What will replace it? Don't tell me... MB Quart and an ESP-3. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/santa.gif.e1ec9cf2e0a0dd232ad35aa594a126d0.gif

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

Driver removed and compared with a Dayton RS100. The plastic in the dash prevents a driver of this depth.

Rich V.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

Nice, appreciate that. Cold weather to be messing with plastics!
Looks like a decent driver. ITT or something? What will replace it? Don't tell me... MB Quart and an ESP-3. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/santa.gif.e1ec9cf2e0a0dd232ad35aa594a126d0.gif

I pulled the grill while riding shotgun, we had a 2 hr drive for work and the center kept cutting out. It's a dvc driver but only one coil was used.

Not sure on replacement, maybe a Vifa or Peerless neo.

Rich V.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

this is a likely replacement to be tried out if the dimensions work

Dayton Audio ND90-4 3-1/2" Aluminum Cone Full-Range Driver 4 Ohm

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

this is a likely replacement to be tried out if the dimensions work
Dayton Audio ND90-4 3-1/2" Aluminum Cone Full-Range Driver 4 Ohm

That driver is really nice, very rugged with decent low end.
If you want the same bass quality with a more refined top end and an amazingly even polar response, I highly recommend this driver. Sounds gorgeous and it's cost effective. --> Tectonic Elements TEBM65C20F-8 3-1/2" BMR Full-Range Speaker 8 Ohm

If that driver is physically too big, the smaller version sounds just like it but with a tad less low end.

http://medleysmusings.com/tectonic-elements-tebm35c10-4-miniature-bmr-driver/

Tectonic Elements TEBM35C10-4 BMR 2" Full-Range Speaker 4 Ohm

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

That driver is really nice, very rugged with decent low end.
If you want the same bass quality with a more refined top end and an amazingly even polar response, I highly recommend this driver. Sounds gorgeous and it's cost effective. --> Tectonic Elements TEBM65C20F-8 3-1/2" BMR Full-Range Speaker 8 Ohm

If that driver is physically too big, the smaller version sounds just like it but with a tad less low end.

http://medleysmusings.com/tectonic-elements-tebm35c10-4-miniature-bmr-driver/

Tectonic Elements TEBM35C10-4 BMR 2" Full-Range Speaker 4 Ohm

Thanks, I'll add them to the list.

Rich V.