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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Volume Limit?

I have a 2003 E320. I took the car into the shop and got a C230 for the day. The C230 has no cap on how loud the volume can go, but my E320 does. Does anybody know if this volume cap can be removed and if it is a smart idea to exceed the volume limit set by M-Benz?
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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No, it's not a smart idea, for several good reasons.

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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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DWP you are the guy with the most links!

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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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wow nice link that makes me think. ipods can push out 130 decibels thats crazy.
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Does anybody know what the system in the E pumps out?
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Varaxious
Does anybody know what the system in the E pumps out?
It depends on whether or not you have the standard audio system or the premium sound system from Harmon Kardon.

I know the harmon kardon can get significantly louder than that of the standard 8 speaker.
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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i have 11 speakers so??? I guess that means i have the HK system... my sub farts.. im getting the JL W3v2 put in it this friday... just for sound quality not to blow my doors off.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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i have 11 speakers so??? I guess that means i have the HK system... my sub farts.. im getting the JL W3v2 put in it this friday... just for sound quality not to blow my doors off.
How much for the JL install? I am thinking of doing the same. I was told it wouldn't fit in the original spot.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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the install for me is $300.. without the cost of the amp or speaker... the $300 includes a custom box, wires, base volume control and trasistors/computer fooler. Im a college student and my car is a lease so im having thim install it wouth drilling holes or affecting the car.. they are more or less wedging it into the back... maybe some velcro on the pull up trunk mat...
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