ybot

hey guys i'm new to mercedes and i'm thinking about putting a jl 500 and a jl 12w6 in it. i have a 05 c-230. i want to keep my factory deck and just put in a jl amp and sub any suggestions? will it sound good?

rlee02135

it will sound good, but i dont like having just one sub. i recommend getting two 10w6. i have a custom setup for sale that you could use...

BlackLiquorish8

i dk bout the 2005 benz' but my 2003 tweaaaaaaked the F out when i added my sub and amp at first because it just keeps on goin louder and i've STFF and went to the dealer to have them turn off all the stuff that could relate to it. I would change the deck unless u have a navi than i would try to work around it..... do u have a fiber optic system????

I blew my 10" JL W6 V2 b/c of my stock radio it just goes from sooo loud to so soft....

now everything is fine tho

g luck

ybot

lol. is it easy hooking up just a sub and a amp to a 2005 model? do i need to get anything special?

rlee02135

you need a line level converter ($20) to tap into the rear door speakers for a signal.

ybot

can i get that at a local shop or do i have to order it? and you said you had a custom system for sale?

rlee02135

any local shop like tweeter will have it
hers my system, it holds (2) 10" subs

white_w203

you could try two 8-inch subs. that would sound pretty clean too. i have one JL12, but my box is ported and shoots into the cabin so it bumps pretty good just for one sub.

ybot

thansk alot for the help guys! nice system how much you willing to let it go for?

anthuny85

i also have a JL 12 w1v2..it slaps pretty good for a one sub, ppl always think i have 2 or more, b/c of how low it hits. ull be satisfied, with a 500/1 u might wanna think about running a 350/4 to ur highs. thatll be perfect..IMO.

ChaRgeC230

If you want it to sound real clean look into the JL audio CLEANSWEEP(line converter) or the Audio Control 3.1. (line converter and preamp)
Im using the 3.1 running two jl 13.5 w6v2. You can find the 3.1 for around $150 and the cleansweep for $200. but if you dont care aoubt sound quality just get a $20 line converter at walmart itll work also. If u have any more questions i can help u. i did a couple of audio install on 05 c230ss..

BlackLiquorish8

If you want a system that bumps and u dont wanna spend a fortune just get a 12" Alpine Type R that thing will hit sooo hard. I have one right now and the bass is ridiculous. JL's in my opinion are a lil overrated but if u have the money get it i guess

there are plenty of other subs out there that hit just as good if not better