Pat

I understand this subject has been discussed before. However, after searching through the archives, I found that a lot of the posts were about people upgrading their entire system—removing the original AGW, adding new amps, new subwoofers, new speakers etc. For me, replacing the factory speakers with better quality ones will be sufficient.

I distinctively remember reading that the Bose system uses ‘non-standard’ speakers (only 1 or 2 ohms). However, I can’t seem to find a definitive answer for the HK Logic 7 speakers. I have even looked at the back of a few of the speakers in my car but their specifications are not listed. Does anyone know if they are 1 or 2 ohms like Bose or if they are the normal 4 ohms ones? Can I simply replace them with the common 4 ohms speakers?

Many thanks in advance.

Dtv211

I am almost certain that the hk7 speakers in our 211's are indeed 2 ohms. Like you, I too did extensive searches about these speakers and to no avail on any more available info.

I hope you find what you are looking for.

Kardacian

I am trying to find out the Ohms ratings myself. If you replace them wiht 4 Ohms and the originals were 2 Ohms you will get the volume you had. The HU will have to work harder. If you had 4 Ohms and replace with 2 Ohms you will burn out what ever is driving the speakers since the resistance will be lower. Its important to match the speakers to what ever is driving them.

So I am stuck until I can figure this out. Maybe we have to call Harmon/Kardon.

erifly

I'm actually looking for a replacement for my center shelf speaker...it's 3.5 and 1.5 ohm..if one of you fellas who are swapping out your systems wouldn't mind selling me yours I would greatly appreciate it

Dtv211

two words that will solve all your problems ==============> two ohms

shaunls1

the center dash speaker is 80 bucks at the dealer.
search center channel speaker and the write up with pics i made should come up or just search under my name.

erifly

^^ Didn't know if you referring post to me. But the crappy enter dash speaker is 163 at my local mb dealer. So I'm either going to get a used one or buy a new one with diff. brand and more ohm for about 1/6th of the price.

Kardacian

Ok got it 2 Ohms now I can configure a system. I still may end up replacing the speakers. I want to do the wiring in such a way I can undo the work easily if I need to. I intend to splice a plug on the wire harness just after the AGW. This way I can disconnect and plug an amp into the harness to drive the speakers. I will also have to make a harness from the HU to the AMPs. Is there anything else I shoud be considering?

Dtv211

The link for Shaun's DIY center speaker replacement: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ker-grill.html

srcscott62

I was wondering if you would know how to remove the center dash speaker grill on a 2003 E320?

konigstiger

Carefully release 2 tabs circled in link as explained, pull cover up toward rear and out.

srcscott62

Thanks for getting back with me. But the reason why I asked is that my grill does not split and goes all the way down around the heating and AC vents in 1 piece so the clips are not located at points shown in photo.

Wesco

I'm having the same issue with my 07.
I received my replacement speaker a few days ago. I tried removing the speaker grill a couple of times and mine wouldn't budge! I'm afraid i'm gonna scratch or break something mine is an 07 would that make a difference??? I tried to remove it from the front of the grill. I checked out those pics and they weren't much help. I hate to spend 100 bucks to take it to the dealer to have a $40 speaker installed lol

Ganymede

Why not use a miltimeter to measure the resistance across the voice coil? That would tell you definitively what the impedance of the speaker is.

Wesco

Thanks for your reply. I actually was able to get the grill off. After listening to the speaker (several CDs and Satellite Radio) I'm
Not hearing the buzzing/distortion that I was hearing earlier it's weird. I did read in a post that another person had the same issue and took their car to the dealer had the speaker replaced and it ended up doing the same thing. I'll have to read that post again to see what they did to fix it. I remember them saying that the dealer put some type of padding in the grill or something. I listened to many of my CDs for about 30 mins and couldn't hear any buzzing with the grill off. I chose to just leave the speaker in and just keep the new replacement one I bought from MB in the box as a back up.

oldtahoe87

good day can you please share how you were able to get that grill off im having trouble getting it off my E350 2006

konigstiger

MY03-04 center speaker cover
http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/se...31.05.2004.pdf

MY05-09
http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/se...01.06.2004.pdf

bhall

thanks for the links!!! They were super helpful.

oldtahoe87

thanks so much for the link it tottaly worked i took ou the speaker to find out it was unglued so i glued it back and that did not fix the problem..........any sugestions???? thanks in advanced

bhall

I tried to glue mine back in as well, but still have a rattle. I think the speaker driver gets damaged when the cone floats free. I resigned myself to buying a new one. It fixed the problem and the sound is great.

As others have noted, there does not appear to be any easily sourced alternatives. I bought mine from the dealer. Way over priced.

kompression

There is a simple solution to stopping the rattle of the tiny center speaker....
Disconnect it... Use the tools to pop the grille up. Use the torx bit to loosen it, pull the old speaker out and throw it away

Mine started to rattle because the construction of those HK speakers are for ****. I have an 06 and the speaker was made in 02. That tells me that the design hasn't changed and neither has the quality. Mine actually was separated from the basket because of the ****ty construction.

To prove my point I have a set of JBL professional loudspeakers from 1970 in my living room....they play and look PERFECT. 40 years old and still kickin.

Harmon/Mercedes speakers- less than 10 years old and falling apart.

Also- If you have a question on what impedance the loudspeaker is..put a friggin meter on it. you can buy a multimeter from radio shack for $20.

Remember- the less impedance the less the amp has to work to drive the voice coils. However too low impedance and the amp can burn itself out ..you need to make sure the amp is stable at whatever its rated at.

oldtahoe87

thanks for all the helpfull info. I will buy a new one and replace it, sont want to diconect and not have any sound coming from the center. I think from reading a nother poast the speaker cost about 120.00...... thats alot for a speaker that size.
Thanks again

oldtahoe87

has any one had problems with there rocker arm breaking??? i have a E350 2006 and the front driverside rocker arm broke. i had it fixed for 1600.00 is this a comon proble????

kompression

Dont go to buy a ****ty little crap speaker from MB for 120.
Thats about 115 overpriced.

Pull the old one and find a suitable replacement online. Or you can send me 120 and Ill send you a rock in a box. Thats about what the center channel MB speaker is worth.

ehaze

Any reason why this wouldn't work?


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