aftermarket SUBS & AMPS for the C-Class 203s
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2011 E350 4matic
if you are anywhere near OC/LA, take it to Gold Star Audio. ask for Jay, this shop is amazing; they do super clean work and dont try to rip you off like other places in town. i just got a kenwood navi/dvd head unit and alpine drop down dvd unit installed and they did a great job.
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03 W203, 13 E350, 13 W204, 14 C218
HaHaHa just change it anyway my parents said the same thing, if it works then they wont care they will b1tch at you but whats done is done....just say you got a really good deal because you helped someone do something thats how i got away with all my mods.
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07 C230 (sold) 2009 E63 AMG (SOLD), 2015 E 63 AMG S
YOUR MOMS??? hahaha
dude my parents were trippin too cus it was too loud but i just turn it down when i turn onto my court.. theyll get over it and i have the same setup your looking for. You need to get a line out converter and it would be much helpfull if u also bought a EQ
dude my parents were trippin too cus it was too loud but i just turn it down when i turn onto my court.. theyll get over it and i have the same setup your looking for. You need to get a line out converter and it would be much helpfull if u also bought a EQ
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#206
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Finally added some subs to the C
I just got 2 10" KICKER COMPVR4s installed in the ported box... plus a 750 watt kicker amp... overall, its a banging system...
i also got my radar hardwired...
im looking to change out my stock speakers, so if anyone has any good suggestions, it would be much appreciated...
i also got my radar hardwired...
im looking to change out my stock speakers, so if anyone has any good suggestions, it would be much appreciated...
#208
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Unless you are planning on adding an amp(s), changing out the stock speakers will only allow your car to be faster due to the lighter wallet you will be carrying. The stock speakers are lacking power and ability to handle power, not quality. Before you spend any more money on door speakers- spend some time and money on properly deadening and sealing your doors. Speakers only sound as good as the install/environment they are in.
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Unless you are planning on adding an amp(s), changing out the stock speakers will only allow your car to be faster due to the lighter wallet you will be carrying. The stock speakers are lacking power and ability to handle power, not quality. Before you spend any more money on door speakers- spend some time and money on properly deadening and sealing your doors. Speakers only sound as good as the install/environment they are in.
BTW: nice set up rrpnow. I'm also thinking of adding 2 - 10" subs. I'm an Image Dynamics fan. I love those subs. I had 4 - 10's in my truck.
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http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...reatments.html MDF rings under the speakers, clay around them, seal any and all holes in the door skins, egg foam behind the drivers, sound deadener/mass. It's time consuming, but you get much better performance out of your drivers. If done correctly you can get subpar speakers to sound much better than quality drivers that have just been dropped into factory prepped locations.
http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/
I like Raammat and Dynamat Extreme the most. I've used most all of them in some form or another in the past. Price/performance- I like Raammat. I also like the fact that it's a pretty small operation and the owner is a great guy that's easy to talk to.
http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/
I like Raammat and Dynamat Extreme the most. I've used most all of them in some form or another in the past. Price/performance- I like Raammat. I also like the fact that it's a pretty small operation and the owner is a great guy that's easy to talk to.
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http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...reatments.html MDF rings under the speakers, clay around them, seal any and all holes in the door skins, egg foam behind the drivers, sound deadener/mass. It's time consuming, but you get much better performance out of your drivers. If done correctly you can get subpar speakers to sound much better than quality drivers that have just been dropped into factory prepped locations.
http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/
I like Raammat and Dynamat Extreme the most. I've used most all of them in some form or another in the past. Price/performance- I like Raammat. I also like the fact that it's a pretty small operation and the owner is a great guy that's easy to talk to.
http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/
I like Raammat and Dynamat Extreme the most. I've used most all of them in some form or another in the past. Price/performance- I like Raammat. I also like the fact that it's a pretty small operation and the owner is a great guy that's easy to talk to.
Thanks for the links tho.
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i suggest you change out the front tweeters on the door. I have infiniti kappas in them with stock head unit and im surprise at the sound it makes. Im running one 12 with mb quarts mids and highs in the rear with infinit kappa tweeters in the front . The sound is amazing. I recommend changing out the fronts first.
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Post pics of your sub setup please!
I'm reviving this thread, cuz i'm planning on doing a sub setup. I couldnt find any newer threads... I was thinking of just doing an infinite baffle sub on the rear deck, but haven't really heard any positive opinions about it. I'm now leaning towards a custom enclosure in the trunk. Most likely 1 10" sub. Nothing too fancy, but something nice that doesnt take up too much room. Im not looking to boom, just something that sounds and looks good. I havent seen too many setups lately, so please post some pics of your setup, thanks!!!
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2002 c230 coupe
i wanted a sub but didn't want to sacrifice too much trunk space. so i ditched my spare tire (knock on wood) and i had a custom sealed fiberglass box fitted housing a 12" JL W3.
pics to follow.
pics to follow.
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nice!, where do you have the amps? Im thinking something similar, but just a little smaller so i have a little more room...
keep the pics coming!!
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I originally wanted to have a floating amp (all wires tucked away, and the amp on an angle in front of the subs) but my amp had a couple cosmetic scratches, so my shop actually put it behind the suede shroud. I can remove the shroud at anytime to tweak the settings. I just need some dynomat, my license plate is rattling a bit.
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Can't wait to see what you come up with!
-Amar
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2003 C240
Did you guys leave in the stock sub in the rear deck or did you remove it? If you left it in, did you leave it connected? I'm getting a fiberglass enclosure made to fit in the crevice located in the driver's side rear of the trunk. I'll probably be running an MB Quart 10" Discus sub so it's nothing too major.
Also, has anyone tapped into the power wire that leads to the rear SAM? If so, how did you go about doing it.
Also, has anyone tapped into the power wire that leads to the rear SAM? If so, how did you go about doing it.
MAde the sub-box myself...nothing fancy.
I wanted it to be as discreet as possible.
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2003 C240
Mine is just simple. Nothing extraordinary but still hurts my ear if turned up.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=158824&stc=1&d=1244506 091
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Mine is just simple. Nothing extraordinary but still hurts my ear if turned up.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...1&d=1244506091
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