Match UP C42BMW-FRT.2 BMW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, X Series 4 Inch Component Speakers 60w
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The Match UP C42BMW-FRT.2 is a 4-inch 2-way component speaker system designed specifically for BMW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and X Series vehicles, handling 60W RMS. It is part of the Match UPGRADE range and features car-specific baskets and connectors, a 25 mm silk dome tweeter and a separate crossover for a plug-and-play factory speaker upgrade.
This listing is the UP C42BMW-FRT.2. The UP C42BMW component speaker range is also available in the UP C42BMW-FRT.3.
Match makes several versions of this BMW system (FRT.1, FRT.2 and FRT.3), so please add a note at checkout with your model, year and speaker position — for example: 3 Series F30 2014 front doors. This ensures you receive the correct fitment for your vehicle.
Key specifications
- Type: 2-way component system for BMW
- Power handling: 60W RMS / 120W max
- Impedance: 4 Ω
- Sensitivity: 90 dB (1 W / 1 m)
- Frequency response: 100 Hz to 25,000 Hz
- Tweeter: 25 mm coated silk dome, 3-stage level adjustment
- Mid-woofer: coated paper cone, 119 mm outer diameter, 27 mm installation depth
- Crossover: separate, 12 dB / 12 dB slope, bridgeable high-pass filter
Match UP C42BMW-FRT.2: Approved Compatibility with BMW Models
Factory speaker systems in BMW vehicles often fall short for serious listeners. The Match UPGRADE component system is a tailor-made alternative, delivering improved precision and dynamics across the full frequency range, with clear treble resolution from the 25 mm silk dome tweeter. Tweeter level is adjustable in three steps to suit personal preference.
Paired with a Match DSP amplifier — such as the BMW-specific UP 7BMW — these speakers deliver their full dynamic potential.
Features
- Exclusively developed for BMW vehicles (compatible Mini models also supported)
- Car-specific baskets and connectors for straightforward installation
- Optimised frequency response for a perfectly tuned component system
- High-quality crossover with bridgeable high-pass filter for use with a DSP amplifier
- Fully compatible with further Match UPGRADE components
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Specification
| Frequency response | 100 Hz - 25,000 Hz |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Cone | material TW Coated silk dome |
| M | - |
| W | Coated paper |
| Outer diameter TW | 43.3 mm / 1.71" |
| M | - |
| W | 119 mm / 4.69" |
| Installation diameter TW | 41 mm / 1.61" |
| M | - |
| W | 80 mm / 3.15" |
| Installation depth TW | 9.6 mm / 0.38" |
| M | - |
| W | 27 mm / 1.06" |
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What's Included
- 2 x Tweeter MATCH UP S1BMW-FRT
- 2 x Mid-woofer MATCH UP S4BMW-FRT.2
- 2 x Crossover
- 1 x Instruction manual
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From our tech experts at CEN
The Match UP C42BMW-FRT.2 is a 4-inch 2-way component speaker system designed specifically for BMW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and X Series vehicles, handling 60W RMS. The kit includes a 25mm coated silk dome tweeter with three-stage level adjustment, a coated paper cone mid-woofer, and a separate crossover. Car-specific baskets and connectors make it a plug-and-play factory speaker replacement.
Who it suits
BMW owners looking for a precision upgrade over factory audio without major modifications. The separate tweeter and crossover give more placement flexibility than a coaxial system. For a step up, see the UP C42BMW-FRT.3.
Our tech experts advise
Match produces FRT.1, FRT.2 and FRT.3 variants to suit different BMW build dates, so add a note at checkout with your model, year and speaker position — for example, 3 Series F30 2014 front doors. These speakers perform best paired with a DSP amplifier such as the Match UP 7BMW. Fitting is priced per vehicle; see our Nottingham installation page for details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will these speakers fit my car?
A: Most car speakers are standard sizes, but mounting depth and fitting rings vary by vehicle. Check the size in the Specification tab against your vehicle, or contact CEN with your registration and we will confirm fitment and any adapters or fitting kits you need.
Q: Do I need an amplifier to run these speakers?
A: Not always. Most speakers will run from a standard head unit, but a dedicated amplifier lets them perform at their best, particularly for component sets and higher power handling models. The RMS figure in the Specification tab is the guide to how much clean power they can use.
Q: What is the difference between coaxial and component speakers?
A: Coaxial speakers combine the tweeter and woofer in one unit for a simple like-for-like upgrade. Component sets separate the tweeter and woofer with a crossover for better imaging and detail, and suit installs where sound quality is the priority.
Q: Do these come as a pair?
A: Unless stated otherwise, car speakers are sold in pairs. Check the product title and What's Included tab, which lists exactly what is in the box.
Q: Can CEN fit these speakers for me?
A: Yes. CEN offers professional installation from our Nottingham premises. Contact us to book an installation slot or ask for a fitting quote.
Q: Which BMW models does the MATCH UP C42BMW-FRT.2 fit?
A: MATCH lists BMW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Series, i3, i8, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6 and Z4, plus Mini R60, R61, F54, F55, F56 and F57. There are FRT.1, FRT.2 and FRT.3 versions, so add your model, year and speaker position in a note at checkout or contact CEN to confirm the right one.
Q: Can I adjust the tweeter level on the C42BMW-FRT.2?
A: Yes. The separate crossover has a 3-stage tweeter level adjustment so you can tune the treble to your listening preferences.
Q: Can the C42BMW-FRT.2 be used with a DSP amplifier?
A: Yes. The crossover has a bridgeable high-pass filter for operation with a DSP amplifier, and MATCH recommends pairing it with a DSP amplifier such as the BMW-specific UP 7BMW.
Q: What's in the box with the MATCH UP C42BMW-FRT.2?
A: Two MATCH UP S1BMW-FRT tweeters, two MATCH UP S4BMW-FRT.2 mid-woofers, two crossovers and an instruction manual.
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