redbeard999

hi guys, so i just bought an 05 e500 with the harmon kardon logic sound system, and the center dash speaker right about the navigation is sounds buzzy when i listen to some songs. should i replace it? the MB dealer near me sells this speaker for $150. any thoughts /suggestions/ideas etc. would be really helpful. thanks guys.

Dan Wang

You have a blown speaker. I think the $150 is high. Try another dealer or parts.com.

PlatinumPi4u

Mine sounds like this too.... I know this topic has been covered extensively, and that some dealers will put in a felt strip between the dash and the speaker it self, although this does nothing if the speaker is blown.

I guess the problem here is there are no upgrade replacements for this speaker, just the stock replacement which will also become blown.....

Anybody have an upgrade for this speaker?

ReLINY77

As mentioned, this is a common issue. After much angst and researching, I did not find an adequate replacement that fit in the space, bit the bullet and had the spkr replaced by the dealer. The sound quality improvement is substantial and I am very satisfied.

loudbmw

My son now drives my '05 C350 with the same center dash speaker problem.

Dad went with plan B - I disconnected the speaker (he never noticed).

achtung6

My car does this only with certain audio tracks....I believe it's just resonance of the speaker grill. I told my dealer about it but they could not replicate the problem. My speaker is not blown and only "rattles" occasionally.

konigstiger

Reference DTB P-B-68.10/53 MAY07

djrabbi

anyone have a part number?

dvmak

DJ ...

I replaced mine few months ago so I'll check for part number at home .. purchased from parts.com (like $70) and it took all of 15 minutes to replace ... also had to replace the heater blower motor which was starting that annoying squeek and replaced in 30 minutes ... many items are very easy to do on these cars.

djrabbi

any word on part number??!?!

konigstiger

OEM 1698201802 replaces 2118203602 installed at production (both 73.20 @ parts.com) not certain what the difference is.

djrabbi

anyone has upgraded to aftermarket speaker?

spinn

I've either got a blown center speaker or fan blower squeek. Is there a DIY to replace either?

Edit: thought I found my answer for the speaker removal, but it only applies to 2003 w211...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...ix-center.html

konigstiger

https://mbworld.org/forums/3888972-post13.html

spinn

thx konigstiger !

Marcin3z

Just got a 2006 e500 and have the same problem.

cryhavoc38

bought an 04 E500 a few weeks ago.
just pulled the bad center speaker and will be calling the $tealer tomorrow to see about price and availability.

I see the "list" price over at parts.com is $48.50 and the "final price" is $34.80 for a replacement.

Does anyone know if this is an OEM, or aftermarket.

thanks

gaazmon

just pulled mine out... the magnet is still there cause the two screws are a different sie but i get more bass now

spinn

What part # are you using to look it up? The part # in the thread lists the speaker at $102 MSRP; $73.20 parts.com.

spinn

Did you replace it with a new one? So you have two magnets in there now?

gaazmon

nope didn't replace it so no sound from center. don't really hear the difference in volume except there seems to be more bass now.

cryhavoc38

I browsed to it and did a manual search.
it must be one of instrument panel speakers for non Logic 7 systems.

I found the one I needed and you are correct. $73.20
The local dealer here in Bellevue, WA quoted $113 in stock.

SO has anyone ordered that speaker from parts.com and does it have the L7 sticker on the back of the magnet?

konigstiger

Logic 7 (code 810) center fill speaker part # 1698201802 http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com $70.15

WraithAMG

Does anyone know how to pull the center speaker cover off without messing up the cover or the dash? And does anyone have the number for the part # for the cover just in case?

ozusa

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ker-grill.html