vic viper

The h/k 810 sound system has some better quality tweeters in the mirror housing, I ordered these tweeters and replaced the old ones in minutes and improved the audio quality.

Remove the grit by bending the upper part close to the window inwards, as you bend inwards lift up to release from the inner part, they should snap off easy.


The new tweeter


Comparison, cheap plastic membrane tweeter VS somewhat more expensive oil filled 1" soft dome tweeter.


Install in reverse order.

len56

You have fabric in the middle of your seats? Didn't know they would do that on a benz...

albert101

Euro versions have fabric. Great DIY!

Mr Enigma

Yeah it's what the americans call MB Tex (I think) with fabric. You can go all leather as an option.

justthinking

vic vipers, thanks for the great illustration..what's your impression of the upgraded tweeters vs original tweeters? how much is the cost?
I am going to ask my dealer on Monday to order the parts for me..hopefully they will be available..

btw, I thought HK Logic 7 comes w/ 12 speakers...your last post said there is an extra center speaker and 2 extra rear bass speaker..
that's only 11 though..??

len56

MB Tex has everything in fake leather, so no fabric

vic viper

I think it was worth it, the sound appears to be somewhat "fuller" in the mid and upper range.
I think they went for about $22 a piece here in Sweden.

@len56, you really seem to have a problem with Benzes not equipped the way you want, whats up with that

Full leather is an option as well as the memory package, but as my former car had full leather I didnt want it again, its hot at summer and cold in the winter, only advantage IMO is that it is easy to clean.

ctgilles

Pictures are down

vic viper

Yes, its a free hosting site, usually works fine, I think theyll be up soon.

@justthinking.

Audio 20 has 6 speakers, 810 sound system has 9

ctgilles

Please upload to imageshack or the forums or photobucket or bandwidth.se

Mr Enigma

Yes, I meant that we get half fake leather/half fabric as standard and then can upgrade to only full leather, whereas you guys the whole seat in fake leather. No big deal, different regions have different base packages. You can always tailor it to your needs.

@ vv, again, nice DIY. Glad to know there is a distinct difference between the stock sound and the HK.

vic viper

Here they are again.

vic viper

Have you ordered the h/k system?

ctgilles

I did not see any part numbers for tweeters? Did you get a big discount because I'm interested in buying them

edit: found part numbers but still like to know if you can get some more

vic viper

Of course I can, but I reckon itll be a lot cheaper for you if buy it in your own country due to freight costs.

Mr Enigma

Yes. I was reading about the system on the other thread and was impressed so I think I won't be disappointed. Why didn't you order it in yours?

vic viper

A cost issue, sound system wast available with single CD, and I also would have to order CD changer if I wanted it, and as I was going to retrofit DVD changer I found it a bit unnecessary..

Mr Enigma

True - I think the UK only allows the H/K system with certain setups as well. You seem to be confident enough to play around with the electronic so good on you. I'd be scared sh*tless to take apart the car like you have.

vic viper

Well after all, this is what I do every day at work, disasembling Mercs

Mr Enigma

As long as you assemble them again later!

I'm just about to shoot you a request about something if that's ok. TIA.

AkaSigFreak

Nice job! I bought another set of audio20 tweeters a while back so I could pull the harness off to install my MB Quart Q25 tweeters. They cost $60 US.

ptronus31

Is the impedance the same between the H/K and standard tweeters? Since the amps are different, the impedance may also be different.

vic viper

Same.

whn

This will be the first mod after I come back from Thailand
cant wait

Murray Woo

I want to install tweeters too on my 2008 C350. But I have the standard stereo, w/0 HK system. Do you know what kind of tweeters I should get and what kind of harness? I also wouldn't mind increasing the bass level too.... I put in an entire aftermarket stereo system with two amps, subs, and speakers in my last car by myself. But it was a 1997 Mustang so it was very simple. I didin't have to worry about computers and such. My C350 is leased so I was hoping to get a self-powered sub that I can easily take out and install on my next car...tweeters, I'll just eat up the cost. Any suggestions?