Stock Speaker Upgrade 06 C230

[Ray 230 V6]

Hi All, I'm new to the forum and I'm sure this has been talked about many times but I just bought a 06 C230 with the non H/K system. I would like to know if there is anything I can do to simply upgrade the speakers IE simply just swap them out with 2 alpine 6.5 for the front and 2 alpine 5.25 for the rear doors without an amp. Would this make a difference? I really am not looking for a banging system just something comparable to my stock 2004 A4 sound system. The A4's stock system can be turned up to the loudest possible and you could still hear the crisp sound of heights and bass unlike my MB system which sounds very distorted when turned up. PLEASE let me know your suggestions....Please e-mail me at Viper77117@aol.com or reply to this post. Thanks again!!! Ray

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[amdeutsch]

Originally Posted by Ray 230 V6

Hi All,
I'm new to the forum and I'm sure this has been talked about many times but I just bought a 06 C230 with the non H/K system.
Ray

Welcome to the forum

You are correct in the fact that the subject matter has come up previously. You might want to use the search feature for member suggestions in this and the audio forum.

[Ray 230 V6]

Yep, I tried searching many times but could not find a black and white answer....So any suggestions from anyone would be greatly appreciated....

Thanks!

[lfe136]

Hey I have a 2006 also and have STFFF but could not find a straight answer. I also wanted to add speakers to my rear deck. Does anyone know what size fits back there, and how to get to it? My friend with the entertainment package has speakers on his rear deck and it makes a world of difference, mine is just filled with a sponge at the moment.

[drho2004]

the rear deck on the sedan c-class holds only one speaker if you have the entertainment package. it holds the sub-woofer (if you can call it that ) i think its a 6" or 8". im not sure you can add speakers back there, and it doesnt seem like a good idea, because if you have STFF the rattle you get back there SUCKS. you are better off adding a amp+sub. and from what ive read on the forum, it is much easier to swap out speakers and adding aftermarket if you have the NON H/K system, heck while ur at it, chaning the HU would help lots, since more than likely the stock HU wont have the wattage to power the aftermarket speakers properly. downside? you'll loose steering wheel controls

[[iNTx]]

Originally Posted by drho2004

the rear deck on the sedan c-class holds only one speaker if you have the entertainment package. it holds the sub-woofer (if you can call it that ) i think its a 6" or 8". im not sure you can add speakers back there, and it doesnt seem like a good idea, because if you have STFF the rattle you get back there SUCKS. you are better off adding a amp+sub. and from what ive read on the forum, it is much easier to swap out speakers and adding aftermarket if you have the NON H/K system, heck while ur at it, chaning the HU would help lots, since more than likely the stock HU wont have the wattage to power the aftermarket speakers properly. downside? you'll loose steering wheel controls

There is this JL AUdio Cleansweep or New ALpine OEM integration
Its worthed!

[electromethod]

I promise you that if you search, you will yield the answers. Remember, threads like this are exactly why it's difficult to search. Reality is that searching for the answers will take QUITE a while. Last time when I did the research, it took me probably 6 hours worth of searching but I got almost all of the answers. Just be patient and like everything else in life, keep plugging away.
If you need answers to certain questions, you can also try PM'ing certain members who have swapped out the factory system. They can guide you to perhaps in what thread the answers are located.