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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Sub install on a w204!!!

Has any one done it is it easy? what do i need? is there an output on the regular non mm headunit? is it fiber optic what do i need if it is?
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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All you need a rca pac, sub, and amp wiring kit
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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got_thang? what do we exactly need bc i have a sub,amp,cap waiting to be installed in my C
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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Just get a rca pac and an amp wiring kit from the flea market or something and you're set

I have a rca pac that I'm not using pm me if you are interested in buying it

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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is there a slot on the back of the stock head unit? or do i need a high low converter?.......... has any one played with the filters in the engineering menu?
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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pretty complicated if you dont know what your doing. i installed jl w6 v2 13" with JL 1000 x 1 amp. the hard part is to get the wires from your trunk to your battery if your seats does not fold but other than that its the same thing. and if you are using your stock deck youll need a high low converter for your speaker signal..
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by cybertechc300
pretty complicated if you dont know what your doing. i installed jl w6 v2 13" with JL 1000 x 1 amp. the hard part is to get the wires from your trunk to your battery if your seats does not fold but other than that its the same thing. and if you are using your stock deck youll need a high low converter for your speaker signal..
DO you have any pics? I'd love to see how you have it set up.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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ya, how/where do you run the power wire?
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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please do a DIY!!
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cybertechc300
pretty complicated if you dont know what your doing. i installed jl w6 v2 13" with JL 1000 x 1 amp. the hard part is to get the wires from your trunk to your battery if your seats does not fold but other than that its the same thing. and if you are using your stock deck youll need a high low converter for your speaker signal..
Yeah I'm thankful I have the p2 package

Here's a diy I somewhat did

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...411&highlight=

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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[QUOTE=got_thang?;3148168]Just get a rca pac and an amp wiring kit from the flea market or something and you're set

I have a rca pac that I'm not using pm me if you are interested in buying it[/QUOTE

whats the difference between a rca pac and a high low converter?
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by got_thang?
Just get a rca pac and an amp wiring kit from the flea market or something and you're set

I have a rca pac that I'm not using pm me if you are interested in buying it[/QUOTE

whats the difference between a rca pac and a high low converter?
They are the same thing. you just need a converter to drop the speaker level outputs down to line level (RCA's). unless you have an amplifier with differential inputs, like a JL audio in which case you dont need the converter at all: you can just wire direct into the amplifier.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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[QUOTE=rob13572468;3150705]
Originally Posted by 6speedbenzLA

They are the same thing. you just need a converter to drop the speaker level outputs down to line level (RCA's). unless you have an amplifier with differential inputs, like a JL audio in which case you dont need the converter at all: you can just wire direct into the amplifier.

so they are the same? no sound difference?
i have a jl 500/1
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/pdfs/Slash_amps/500_1_MAN.pdf

btw thanks for all the info and help........
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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bump anyone?
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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In addition to the open questions, can a place like Best Buy or Circuit City do the install on subs for this car? Circuit City did my set up in my Jeep and did a great job...
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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In addition to the open questions, can a place like Best Buy or Circuit City do the install on subs for this car? Circuit City did my set up in my Jeep and did a great job...
i would rather take a 36-40K car to an actual stereo shop that specializes in just stereo components. I've heard nothing but horror stories about those places....
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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i would rather take a 36-40K car to an actual stereo shop that specializes in just stereo components. I've heard nothing but horror stories about those places....
Yeah and plus I don't think they would work on your benz
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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i agree.....but be careful either way.....
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