I have a question about the audio systems in w209
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Lol no bro. Harmon is a pretty big audio company that does all sorts of audio equipment such as home pro and auto audio. Benz is just 1 company they do work for.
Harmon owns JBL, Infinity and another audio company that I can't think of..
Harmon owns JBL, Infinity and another audio company that I can't think of..
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I'm no audiophile, either. I have a friend who is, and what I think sounds good, he tells me is crap. Of course what he says sounds good does sound good to me, too, but I just can't tell enough difference to want to go spend big money on his stuff.
As for these various Harmon brands, I suspect that they have "quality" differences just like different MBZ models do. For example, put a CLA up against an E-Class and see how they compare. Making a good car audio system is a challenge. It's a tough environment, with temperature, moisture, vibrations, odd surfaces, unusual speaker positions relative to the audience, and then having to play well with the car's electronics.
I've had Bose, HK and standard MBZ (Becker) audio systems. All have sounded fine to me, though I think the best was the Bose system in my ML320. I like the HK in my CLK, but there are times when it seems to lack some "fullness" to its sounds. But then again, I usually listen to Sirius radio, which is not the best source, and then I drive with the top down, which is going to be a huge challenge for any audio system.
As for these various Harmon brands, I suspect that they have "quality" differences just like different MBZ models do. For example, put a CLA up against an E-Class and see how they compare. Making a good car audio system is a challenge. It's a tough environment, with temperature, moisture, vibrations, odd surfaces, unusual speaker positions relative to the audience, and then having to play well with the car's electronics.
I've had Bose, HK and standard MBZ (Becker) audio systems. All have sounded fine to me, though I think the best was the Bose system in my ML320. I like the HK in my CLK, but there are times when it seems to lack some "fullness" to its sounds. But then again, I usually listen to Sirius radio, which is not the best source, and then I drive with the top down, which is going to be a huge challenge for any audio system.
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I'm no audiophile, either. I have a friend who is, and what I think sounds good, he tells me is crap. Of course what he says sounds good does sound good to me, too, but I just can't tell enough difference to want to go spend big money on his stuff.
As for these various Harmon brands, I suspect that they have "quality" differences just like different MBZ models do. For example, put a CLA up against an E-Class and see how they compare. Making a good car audio system is a challenge. It's a tough environment, with temperature, moisture, vibrations, odd surfaces, unusual speaker positions relative to the audience, and then having to play well with the car's electronics.
I've had Bose, HK and standard MBZ (Becker) audio systems. All have sounded fine to me, though I think the best was the Bose system in my ML320. I like the HK in my CLK, but there are times when it seems to lack some "fullness" to its sounds. But then again, I usually listen to Sirius radio, which is not the best source, and then I drive with the top down, which is going to be a huge challenge for any audio system.
As for these various Harmon brands, I suspect that they have "quality" differences just like different MBZ models do. For example, put a CLA up against an E-Class and see how they compare. Making a good car audio system is a challenge. It's a tough environment, with temperature, moisture, vibrations, odd surfaces, unusual speaker positions relative to the audience, and then having to play well with the car's electronics.
I've had Bose, HK and standard MBZ (Becker) audio systems. All have sounded fine to me, though I think the best was the Bose system in my ML320. I like the HK in my CLK, but there are times when it seems to lack some "fullness" to its sounds. But then again, I usually listen to Sirius radio, which is not the best source, and then I drive with the top down, which is going to be a huge challenge for any audio system.
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Mine is standard, non-bose, non-HK. It does have the sub in the rear tray but it runs from the head unit. It sounds pretty good compared to all other cars I have owned.
I am an amateur noob audiophile. I have some nice floorstanders at home with a nice amp and a DAC with stereo headphones for the computer, all good quality, good brands and good reviews but near the lower end of the market. As Rodney pointed out, a car is the worst environment for accurate sound production. Anything in a recent benz is probably going to be reasonable quality but they still have to keep the costs in check and most people (myself included) aren't going to notice much of a difference going from decent "stuff" to absolute premium audio in a car with road noise, engine noise etc.
I am an amateur noob audiophile. I have some nice floorstanders at home with a nice amp and a DAC with stereo headphones for the computer, all good quality, good brands and good reviews but near the lower end of the market. As Rodney pointed out, a car is the worst environment for accurate sound production. Anything in a recent benz is probably going to be reasonable quality but they still have to keep the costs in check and most people (myself included) aren't going to notice much of a difference going from decent "stuff" to absolute premium audio in a car with road noise, engine noise etc.
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Woofers would be in the parcel shelf behind the back seats in a coupe. Turn the system on and have a feel on the covers, if there's one you'll feel it. Or look in the boot, there are two plastic caps which should allow you access to what would be the underneath of the sub if it is present.
