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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Question about audio upgrade to 08 c-class

I plan on purchasing a new c-class in a couple months. After I buy the car I'm going to make some serious upgrades to the audio system. I'm planning on buy two jl 12w7s...qsd 216 components....I haven't decided yet which amps I'm going to get though. Anyways, if I get the multimedia package it comes with 6 disc changer, navigation, etc. I would really like to get the subs & speakers and keep the stock multimedia package, but I'm afraid the sound quality wont be anywhere near as good as if I just left the multimedia package out when I order the car, and buy a aftermarket headunit along with my subs,speakers, and amps... So would my sound quality suffer greatly if I was using the stock unit....I listen to mostly rap and r&b if that helps...

I hope that wasnt too confusing...
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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two 12" w7 is pretty extreme imo. I have one 12" w6 and volume is not even turn pass half way. if your expectation is to have a competition system. I would highly recommend replacing the head unit. you can use the module like cleansweep, but sound quality is still not as good as an aftermarket head.

you might want to also get some advice from other members, as i am not an expert in this area. i recently got my system done, and i'm at a point where i wish it didnt happen. tomorrow, the car is going back to the shop for a complete redone and hopefully they'll tune it right this time.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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I know there is a fiber optic to audio converter coming out... i was just sworn to secrecy. plus an aftermarket you lose the dial. keep the factory. If I can make an 07 sound phenominal, i am sure the 08 won't be hard
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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I know there is a fiber optic to audio converter coming out... i was just sworn to secrecy. plus an aftermarket you lose the dial. keep the factory. If I can make an 07 sound phenominal, i am sure the 08 won't be hard

What do you have in ur 07' if you don't mind me asking??
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jewelz0376
I plan on purchasing a new c-class in a couple months. After I buy the car I'm going to make some serious upgrades to the audio system. I'm planning on buy two jl 12w7s...qsd 216 components....I haven't decided yet which amps I'm going to get though. Anyways, if I get the multimedia package it comes with 6 disc changer, navigation, etc. I would really like to get the subs & speakers and keep the stock multimedia package, but I'm afraid the sound quality wont be anywhere near as good as if I just left the multimedia package out when I order the car, and buy a aftermarket headunit along with my subs,speakers, and amps... So would my sound quality suffer greatly if I was using the stock unit....I listen to mostly rap and r&b if that helps...

I hope that wasnt too confusing...
If you are doing "serious upgrades" forget the MB multimedia package and opt for an after market HU, speakers, amps, sub, iPod, nav, etc, etc.. 9 times out of 10, you'll end up spending less on aftermarket for the same "factory" installed crap.
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I know there is a fiber optic to audio converter coming out... i was just sworn to secrecy. plus an aftermarket you lose the dial. keep the factory. If I can make an 07 sound phenominal, i am sure the 08 won't be hard
Is there any more info you could share on the F.O. out system? I assume it will be M.O.S.T. based. Will it emulate the "amp" and thus provide low level outs (7.1 channels for H-K systems) or will it take over the audio gateway function and thus provide its own D.S.P. Can you share when it might come out? I've just finished a sub-install in my 2007 ML350 and I would like to access the remaining audio channels at low level. The MB amps are designed to minimize warranty claims on their two dollar speakers - the system has a built in limiter (compressor) that does this which makes the signal somewhat useless for further amplification.

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it is still being worked out. it won't be harmon anything though... they say 7.1 but it is all garbage... audio in every car so far from any manufacturer sounds like poop now a days... my ears bleed... I can imagine what 90% of these people would say when they heard a real system with real recorded music... sorry for the rant...
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