CLK 320 Subwoofer Blown
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CLK 320 Subwoofer Blown
Hey all
Was wondering if I could get any recommendations for a replacement subwoofer for my 2005 clk 320. I had an aftermarket navigation unit installed and supposedly an amp, but kept the factory Harman Kardon (i believe) speakers - which before this instillation had BEAUTIFUL sound.
It was never the same after this work was done, and I recently took the car back to the shop which installed the unit to complain. They told me my subwoofer was blown, and of course that I actually needed all new speakers as my factory speakers were supposedly crap anyway - which I think is bs, as it was the best sound system I have ever had in a car in regard to audio quality. I blame them and I'm thinking they may have screwed something up - I swear the subwoofer never really worked when I got the car back - but I doubt I'll be able to prove any wrong doing on their part.
Anyway - when I took it back in the guy said that the subwoofer that is incased in the compartment under/between the two back seats is almost impossible to replace, as he would have to rip up the seats to get to it, and that he could maybe put something in the trunk - which is already small enough.
Has anyone here replaced their subwoofer in their clk 320? And with what, and how? Any ideas on cost?
Do you think he is correct in not trying to replace/find someone who can replace the subwoofer in the same compartment as the original factory unit?
Any input is appreciated!
Was wondering if I could get any recommendations for a replacement subwoofer for my 2005 clk 320. I had an aftermarket navigation unit installed and supposedly an amp, but kept the factory Harman Kardon (i believe) speakers - which before this instillation had BEAUTIFUL sound.
It was never the same after this work was done, and I recently took the car back to the shop which installed the unit to complain. They told me my subwoofer was blown, and of course that I actually needed all new speakers as my factory speakers were supposedly crap anyway - which I think is bs, as it was the best sound system I have ever had in a car in regard to audio quality. I blame them and I'm thinking they may have screwed something up - I swear the subwoofer never really worked when I got the car back - but I doubt I'll be able to prove any wrong doing on their part.
Anyway - when I took it back in the guy said that the subwoofer that is incased in the compartment under/between the two back seats is almost impossible to replace, as he would have to rip up the seats to get to it, and that he could maybe put something in the trunk - which is already small enough.
Has anyone here replaced their subwoofer in their clk 320? And with what, and how? Any ideas on cost?
Do you think he is correct in not trying to replace/find someone who can replace the subwoofer in the same compartment as the original factory unit?
Any input is appreciated!
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Hey all
Was wondering if I could get any recommendations for a replacement subwoofer for my 2005 clk 320. I had an aftermarket navigation unit installed and supposedly an amp, but kept the factory Harman Kardon (i believe) speakers - which before this instillation had BEAUTIFUL sound.
It was never the same after this work was done, and I recently took the car back to the shop which installed the unit to complain. They told me my subwoofer was blown, and of course that I actually needed all new speakers as my factory speakers were supposedly crap anyway - which I think is bs, as it was the best sound system I have ever had in a car in regard to audio quality. I blame them and I'm thinking they may have screwed something up - I swear the subwoofer never really worked when I got the car back - but I doubt I'll be able to prove any wrong doing on their part.
Anyway - when I took it back in the guy said that the subwoofer that is incased in the compartment under/between the two back seats is almost impossible to replace, as he would have to rip up the seats to get to it, and that he could maybe put something in the trunk - which is already small enough.
Has anyone here replaced their subwoofer in their clk 320? And with what, and how? Any ideas on cost?
Do you think he is correct in not trying to replace/find someone who can replace the subwoofer in the same compartment as the original factory unit?
Any input is appreciated!
Was wondering if I could get any recommendations for a replacement subwoofer for my 2005 clk 320. I had an aftermarket navigation unit installed and supposedly an amp, but kept the factory Harman Kardon (i believe) speakers - which before this instillation had BEAUTIFUL sound.
It was never the same after this work was done, and I recently took the car back to the shop which installed the unit to complain. They told me my subwoofer was blown, and of course that I actually needed all new speakers as my factory speakers were supposedly crap anyway - which I think is bs, as it was the best sound system I have ever had in a car in regard to audio quality. I blame them and I'm thinking they may have screwed something up - I swear the subwoofer never really worked when I got the car back - but I doubt I'll be able to prove any wrong doing on their part.
Anyway - when I took it back in the guy said that the subwoofer that is incased in the compartment under/between the two back seats is almost impossible to replace, as he would have to rip up the seats to get to it, and that he could maybe put something in the trunk - which is already small enough.
Has anyone here replaced their subwoofer in their clk 320? And with what, and how? Any ideas on cost?
Do you think he is correct in not trying to replace/find someone who can replace the subwoofer in the same compartment as the original factory unit?
Any input is appreciated!
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Thanks a lot for the great info - I felt as though it wasn't logical that you would totally have to rip up the back seats to get to it.
I'm thinking actually to not even have the original shop do this subwoofer replacement - I'm feeling strongly they don't know what they are doing with - at least with MB.
I'll check out that back cover and as soon as I learn something update here.
Thanks a lot for the great info - I felt as though it wasn't logical that you would totally have to rip up the back seats to get to it.
I'm thinking actually to not even have the original shop do this subwoofer replacement - I'm feeling strongly they don't know what they are doing with - at least with MB.
I'll check out that back cover and as soon as I learn something update here.
