Needing a couple of answers
10-06-2014, 09:35 PM
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Needing a couple of answers
2007 CLK 350
I have read a lot of posts about clk350 audio issues but still just need to have a couple things clarified.
1st-Do all cars my year and model have the bose system stock? I have read the owners and command manual and no mention of bose. Also, I don't see bose anywhere in the car.
2nd-If the above question is affirmative, can I just add a 4 or 5 channel amp after the factory amp? I like the system for now and just would like to have a little volume. Major upgrades are not in the future as I plan on getting an AMG late next year.
I know you guys have probably answered this before but I really appreciate the time. Thx in advance.
I have read a lot of posts about clk350 audio issues but still just need to have a couple things clarified.
1st-Do all cars my year and model have the bose system stock? I have read the owners and command manual and no mention of bose. Also, I don't see bose anywhere in the car.
2nd-If the above question is affirmative, can I just add a 4 or 5 channel amp after the factory amp? I like the system for now and just would like to have a little volume. Major upgrades are not in the future as I plan on getting an AMG late next year.
I know you guys have probably answered this before but I really appreciate the time. Thx in advance.
10-06-2014, 10:03 PM
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If yours has the upgraded audio system, it wouldn't be Bose - they switched to Harmon-Kardon in MY2005. if your head unit has a setting for "Logic 7" or "Surround" then you have the Harmon-Kardon system. If not, you have the standard/base audio system.
Either way, if you want to add an extra amp, then you need one that accepts high-level (speaker-level) inputs. If you have the standard audio system, you'll need to tap into the speaker wiring at the back of the radio. If you have the Harmon-Kardon system, you'll need to tap into the outputs at the HK amp in the trunk - there is no analog audio wiring until that point as it uses fiber optic for everything to the HK amp.
Either way, if you want to add an extra amp, then you need one that accepts high-level (speaker-level) inputs. If you have the standard audio system, you'll need to tap into the speaker wiring at the back of the radio. If you have the Harmon-Kardon system, you'll need to tap into the outputs at the HK amp in the trunk - there is no analog audio wiring until that point as it uses fiber optic for everything to the HK amp.
10-09-2014, 06:56 PM
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Amp upgrade
Got the amp installed but now I have an amp overheating problem. But when it plays it rocks. I tried to hide the amp under the floor in the trunk. Looks like it'll have to be out in the open in the trunck.
