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Alpine Digital Precision Series
The Alpine DP2-40-BC is a vehicle-specific 10cm coaxial centre speaker for selected BMW 3 Series, 4 Series, M3 and M4 models. Its integrated 2-way design improves vocal clarity, dashboard sound staging and high-frequency detail while retaining a discreet factory-style installation.
Product Overview
A centre speaker helps anchor vocals and important audio information to the middle of the dashboard. If the original speaker lacks clarity or detail, speech and music can sound weak, unfocused or disconnected from the front soundstage.
The Alpine DP2-40-BC is designed as a direct upgrade for compatible BMW centre-speaker locations. Its 10cm coaxial construction combines a midrange driver and high-frequency tweeter in one compact assembly, allowing both parts of the sound to originate from the same dashboard position.
The result is clearer vocal reproduction, improved high-frequency detail and a more stable centre image while maintaining the vehicle’s factory interior appearance.
Key Benefits
Helps voices, music and other centre-channel information sound clearer and better defined.
The midrange driver and tweeter share one compact assembly for consistent sound from the factory centre location.
A 45Hz–25kHz response supports detailed vocal reproduction and extended high-frequency performance.
Designed to use compatible BMW mounting and original speaker connections for a neat replacement installation.
Factory-Style Installation
The DP2-40-BC installs beneath the compatible original BMW centre-speaker grille. Once fitted, the upgrade remains hidden and preserves the dashboard’s factory appearance while delivering improved centre-channel performance.
Coaxial Speaker Design
The coaxial layout provides a practical way to reproduce a broad frequency range from the limited space available within the BMW dashboard.
Reproduces vocals, instruments and important centre-channel information with improved presence and definition.
Adds high-frequency detail without requiring a separate tweeter mounting position or additional visible components.
Designed for suitable BMW factory or upgraded audio systems using a compatible centre-speaker channel.
Provides suitable headroom for dynamic centre-channel reproduction when correctly powered and configured.
Check Your Vehicle
Listed for compatible centre-speaker locations in the following BMW models:
| BMW Series | Model | Body Style | Production Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series | G20 | Saloon | November 2018–August 2024 |
| 3 Series | G21 | Touring | July 2019–July 2024 |
| M3 | G80 | Saloon | November 2020–July 2024 |
| M3 | G81 | Touring | November 2022–July 2024 |
| 4 Series | G22 | Coupé | July 2020–March 2024 |
| 4 Series | G23 | Convertible | November 2020–March 2024 |
| 4 Series | G26 | Gran Coupé | July 2021–July 2024 |
| M4 | G82 | Coupé | November 2020–July 2024 |
| M4 | G83 | Convertible | July 2021–March 2024 |
Further Details
| Product Type | Vehicle-specific centre speaker |
|---|---|
| Supplied Quantity | One speaker |
| Speaker Design | 2-way coaxial |
| Speaker Size | 10cm / 4 inches |
| RMS Power Handling | 50 watts |
| Peak Power Handling | 100 watts |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz–25kHz |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Installation Location | Compatible BMW dashboard centre-speaker position |
| Vehicle Integration | BMW-specific plug-and-play connection |
One Alpine DP2-40-BC 10cm vehicle-specific coaxial centre speaker for compatible BMW installations.
A centre speaker helps position vocals and other important audio information in the middle of the dashboard. This can improve speech clarity, front sound staging and the sense that music is coming from ahead of the occupants rather than from individual door speakers.
No. The DP2-40-BC uses a coaxial design with its tweeter integrated into the main speaker. The DP2-40C-BC is a different component centre-speaker system. Check the required model carefully before ordering.
Expert Guidance
The DP2-40-BC is best suited to BMW vehicles already equipped with a compatible factory centre-speaker location and audio channel. A centre-speaker upgrade can improve vocal focus and dashboard sound staging, but correct system balance is important. Excessive centre-channel level can narrow the stereo image, so amplifier or DSP adjustment may be beneficial when building a complete BMW audio upgrade.
Upgrade Your BMW Centre Channel
Choose the Alpine DP2-40-BC for vehicle-specific BMW centre-speaker integration, clear 2-way sound and a discreet factory-style installation.
Brand: Alpine
Car models: The years stated refer to the model's years of manufacture, please check the item description for information about any changes there may be within these productions years.
BMW - 3 Series (G20/G21)* (2019 >)
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