How To Tell Which Loudspeaker Option A Car Has?

[ScottM]

Hi, several topics talk about the various loudspeaker options for the E89 and their pros/cons, but I couldn't find anything to help one determine exactly which loudspeaker set a car has, just by looking at the speakers (or checking any options in the iDrive, etc).

For example, for the 'Professional' speaker upgrade (that my car should have), the brochure claims 15 (?I think?) speakers, but I can only count 8 (two in each door, one on dashtop, three behind seats). Where are the rest? There is a grill in the outer side of each footwell, but (on a quick look) there don't seem to be speakers in them, what are they for?

 

[Wondermike]

Locations are here, you sure the footwells are empty?

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E...y/browse/audio_navigation_electronic_systems/

 

[davidmbell]

Two mid lows in each footwell
Two mids in each door
Two tweeters in A pillar 'sails'
Two mids behind the seats at shoulder level
Two subs behind seats
Mid/tweeter in dash
Mid/tweeter above boot hatch

Total - 14

 

[ksher]

My Business only has 11 speakers.

 

[Taz]

11 speakers, 14 speakers, ffs i only got 2 ears

 

[ScottM]

Many thanks for helpful replies, I've now found all the grilles (12) and I guess have to trust (to make 14 speakers total) that there are two speakers behind the two central grilles!

>> you sure the footwells are empty?

I said it was a quick look but (from putting hand in front of them and turning up the bass) have now confirmed there is definitely sound coming from them.

So for completeness and curiosity, which speakers do the "business" (11 speakers) and "standard" (6? speakers) systems omit?