Midrange Speaker Difference

[wberthold]

What is the difference between a 65-10-8-386-425 and 65-13-8-386-425 midrange speaker? I have a 2002 2.5I Z3 with the 65-13 midrange, but parts places show the 65-10 midrange as the replacement. Any feedback on differences would be appreciated.

 

[NZ00Z3]

Could one be a standard speaker and the other a Harmond Kardon?

 

[Jasn]

It's the last 7 digits that actually identify the part, so they should be the same.

 

[NZ00Z3]

Look up the numbers in www.RealOEM.com and see what the notes say.

 

[wberthold]

Thank you for the replies. But odd results with www.RealOEM.com - putting 65-13-8-386-425 in the search shows results of 65-10-8-386-425. Weird because actual part has the 65-13-8-386-425 part number.

 

[Jasn]

Have a read about how BMW part numbers work: https://blog.fcpeuro.com/understanding-the-madness-or-brilliance-behind-bmws-part-numbering-system

 

[ZEDonist UK]

Have a read about how BMW part numbers work: https://blog.fcpeuro.com/understanding-the-madness-or-brilliance-behind-bmws-part-numbering-system

This is a great link. I enjoyed learning that.