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Old 07-24-2006, 04:07 PM
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Question Can I add a Subwoofer to my stock audio system?

i dont wanna change my benz c230 audio deck is there anyway i can add extra bass without buying a new audio faceplate deck?
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Shouldn't be a problem. Is it a bose system, or just the standard system?

You can add a modest subwoofer and amplifier to install in the trunk. There are a few options to get the signal to the amplifier. The easiest and least expensive solution is to be sure to buy an amplifier with hi-level inputs. Then splice into your rear speaker wires (or your factory sub in the rear deck if your car has it) and run it directly to your apmplifier. The slightly more expensive (but in all reality a better) way is to buy and install a line converter after your splice into the speakers to convert the signal to an RCA cable with acceptalble signal level and connect that to the amp.
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I think its standard...is this something i have to do on my own?

or can i take it to like frys or bestbuy and have them install it?

do you have a list of what is affordable? im not looking for something super loud just something reasonable that has a good bass for the price.
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You might want to start by searching this and the W203 forum. Your questions have already been asked and answers to them posted. That should get you started. If you still have questions afterwards post them within that particular thread that you found.
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Originally Posted by DreamCast
I think its standard...is this something i have to do on my own?

or can i take it to like frys or bestbuy and have them install it?

do you have a list of what is affordable? im not looking for something super loud just something reasonable that has a good bass for the price.
Do not go to a big-box retailer unless you want a bunch of high-schoolers cutting up your car. If you're not doing it yourself. go to a custom shop in your area and have the work done. It's also best to find a shop that has MB experience so they know how things work and can put it back together correctly.
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have you guys ever heard of al and eds autosound in the california area?

do you think they could do it for me.
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anyone got any links to some good subwoofers for a benz?

I really wanna buy one for my ride i want a bit more bass.
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have you guys ever heard of al and eds autosound in the california area?

do you think they could do it for me.
I am sure they could and can probably point you in as good of a direction as anyone here. I would imagine you could probably get a decent setup with a small sub and amp installed for less than 400
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I am sure they could and can probably point you in as good of a direction as anyone here. I would imagine you could probably get a decent setup with a small sub and amp installed for less than 400
here is there webpage
http://www.al-eds.com/?http://www.al...cars/index.php

they have alot of nice looking cars they did.
sounds great!

The only thing im worried about is if they ruin the car i hope they have a waiver or something that requires them to pay for damage goods.

i dont want my benz losing value because of it.

do they have to cut anything or what?
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here is a list of there subwoofers

any good ones?that would go with a standard benz audio system.

http://www.al-eds.com/?http://www.al...cars/index.php

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