Subwoofer install
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'97 c36
I was hanging out at the mercedes dealership visiting with a buddy that works there. He wanted to show one of their mechanics my ride since now it's been lowered and has the different brakes and wheels put on. He has a 202 as well.. Anyways.. I had mentioned I was thinking of doing a subwoofer install with a molded fiberglass box in the rear corner where the cd changer used to be. He said instead to remove the first aid kit on the rear deck and mod that area for a sub.
anybody seen/done this on their 202? I was thinking a kicker solobaric L7 might be perfect for the square hole.
anybody seen/done this on their 202? I was thinking a kicker solobaric L7 might be perfect for the square hole.
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The setup will vary depending on what you expect from your sound system.
The front door woofer is just as important as a rear mounted sub.
Personally I chose to remove the rear shelf speakers and added 2x8" freeair subs on the shelf and put the amp where the first aid kit should be. I did this because I have folding rear seats and didn't want to loose the access. If I didn't have folding seats I probably would have installed a powered slim sub to the back of the rear seat instead. It really depends on what you plan on listening too and what sort of sound you're after.
The front door woofer is just as important as a rear mounted sub.
Personally I chose to remove the rear shelf speakers and added 2x8" freeair subs on the shelf and put the amp where the first aid kit should be. I did this because I have folding rear seats and didn't want to loose the access. If I didn't have folding seats I probably would have installed a powered slim sub to the back of the rear seat instead. It really depends on what you plan on listening too and what sort of sound you're after.
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Sounds like a pretty cool setup. I'm with you on keeping the folding seats clear as it's so nice to pack stuff around.
I'm too old and don't have any interest in big systems and knock the windows off their tracks anymore. Im using a Kenwood DDX 770 as a head unit and using the pre outs to run the factory Bose amp and speakers. It's sounds really nice but I'm looking to add a little something to the bottom end maybe like a single 8 or 10 if it will fit.
Any way I could talk you out of a photo of your setup?
I'm too old and don't have any interest in big systems and knock the windows off their tracks anymore. Im using a Kenwood DDX 770 as a head unit and using the pre outs to run the factory Bose amp and speakers. It's sounds really nice but I'm looking to add a little something to the bottom end maybe like a single 8 or 10 if it will fit.
Any way I could talk you out of a photo of your setup?
