Custom Stereo installation in SL55 AMG
11-11-2013, 01:53 PM
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Custom Stereo installation in SL55 AMG
I recently purchased an SL55 AMG and was really disappointed in the factory stereo system. I LOVE the car, but the factory stereo system was not worthy of the AMG Mercedes by any stretch of the imagination. I have been a fan of car audio since 1985 and have done many installations myself over the years, but I wanted a truly professional job for an amazing car. So, I turned to the pros at www.simplicityinsound.com in California. I initially contacted one of the partners at SiS and peppered him with questions over a several month period. He answered every single one promptly (and this is before he knew I would be a customer or what kind of car I had).
I gave him a budget and what my expectations were. I cannot say enough about the quality of work, customer service, and attention to details these guys put into their installs. I would not hesitate recommending them to anyone. They will work with whatever budget you have.
My instructions were:
I didn't want a "flashy" install. I did not believe that was becoming of an SL55 AMG. I wanted the install to appear like it came from the factory. BUT, not just any factory install, like it came from the Mercedes AMG custom shop. I wanted it to blend in with the car, but when people realized what it was, I wanted them to have the wow factor. I did not want an aftermarket dash kit to be used with the head unit. I wanted everything to be custom, but have a factory appearance. Since this is a convertible, I wanted to have a strong bass response even with the top down.
The sound is amazing. I now have the pleasure of driving a 500+ HP concert hall on wheels!
Here is a link to a detailed build log and the final product:
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...pics-vids.html
I gave him a budget and what my expectations were. I cannot say enough about the quality of work, customer service, and attention to details these guys put into their installs. I would not hesitate recommending them to anyone. They will work with whatever budget you have.
My instructions were:
I didn't want a "flashy" install. I did not believe that was becoming of an SL55 AMG. I wanted the install to appear like it came from the factory. BUT, not just any factory install, like it came from the Mercedes AMG custom shop. I wanted it to blend in with the car, but when people realized what it was, I wanted them to have the wow factor. I did not want an aftermarket dash kit to be used with the head unit. I wanted everything to be custom, but have a factory appearance. Since this is a convertible, I wanted to have a strong bass response even with the top down.
The sound is amazing. I now have the pleasure of driving a 500+ HP concert hall on wheels!
Here is a link to a detailed build log and the final product:
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...pics-vids.html
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11-12-2013, 09:18 PM
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looks great, Micah does great work, along with Joey. A pillars look... well definitely wouldn't be my first choice. I love the woofer enclosure!
11-13-2013, 12:46 PM
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The sound is incredible.
11-14-2013, 01:38 AM
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I heard them before and they are fantastic for sure, did quite a few SL's for audio systems in my time. it is just a personal opinion, so don't take it the wrong way, I am sure others will love it, and some won't. I was torn before in doing a mid and tweet in the a pillar of an SL65 so I know what the A pillar has to offer in size and placement. how much the labor set you back?
