Upgrading the sound system in E class
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Upgrading the sound system in E class
Whats the best way for me to upgrade my sound, this system is good its just not loud enough 
Can I add a new headunit and still keep my command? I really do not want to destroy the stock look of the car but the sound system is killing me.
Can I add a new headunit and still keep my command? I really do not want to destroy the stock look of the car but the sound system is killing me.
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I agree about the stereo, but I think that it is more of a speaker problem than the actual unit issue. I believe that if you were to remove the COMAND head unit, that you would lose a ton of functionality, if it is even possible. I'm not an expert in this area, so don't take my word on it.
A couple of users have done an upgrade, including just replacing the subwoofer and couple of other speakers for a tremendous improvement in sound.
A couple of users have done an upgrade, including just replacing the subwoofer and couple of other speakers for a tremendous improvement in sound.
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Originally posted by kyee
Do you have the Harmon Kardon system? I upgraded the subwoofer as the bass is really lacking in MB system. It made a HUGE improvement in sound.
Do you have the Harmon Kardon system? I upgraded the subwoofer as the bass is really lacking in MB system. It made a HUGE improvement in sound.
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The sub is a wedge/angled shape on the back, so it molds perfectly to the angle of the rear back seats. As you can tell from the last picture, there's still a lot of trunk space left. It doesn't eat up that much space.
My car is a lease, so I wanted a solution that would be easy to take out, and not leave much of a mark that it had been there.
I also just added the OEM Sirius satellite radio last week, and that's another highly recommended upgrade. The antenna is installed under the rear deck, NOT drilled onto the top of the trunk like MB instructs their dealers to do.
My car is a lease, so I wanted a solution that would be easy to take out, and not leave much of a mark that it had been there.
I also just added the OEM Sirius satellite radio last week, and that's another highly recommended upgrade. The antenna is installed under the rear deck, NOT drilled onto the top of the trunk like MB instructs their dealers to do.
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Originally posted by kyee
I don't see why not. Does your system have a subwoofer on the rear deck?
I don't see why not. Does your system have a subwoofer on the rear deck?
if it does do they have to disconnect that one?
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Ducman/Kort677 -
All my installer did was tap into the line from the stock sub, put in a high/lo converter, and send that to the new JLAudio amp. Then from there on to the sub. The battery is actually in the back trunk anyway, so running power was a breeze.
All my installer did was tap into the line from the stock sub, put in a high/lo converter, and send that to the new JLAudio amp. Then from there on to the sub. The battery is actually in the back trunk anyway, so running power was a breeze.
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Originally posted by kort677
I know this might sound dumb, but how do I know if I have a stock sub woofer? Car '05 e320 cdi, with command/nav/in dash cd changer
I know this might sound dumb, but how do I know if I have a stock sub woofer? Car '05 e320 cdi, with command/nav/in dash cd changer
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Originally posted by kyee
I live in So. San Francisco (near Daly City), and work in Menlo Park. You're welcome to come check it out at anytime.
I live in So. San Francisco (near Daly City), and work in Menlo Park. You're welcome to come check it out at anytime.
Kyee,
Will you be at work in Menlo on this Friday? I have a meeting in our Mountainview office at 10:00 am. Perhaps I could swing by afterwards on my way back to our other office. The meeting shouldn't be more than a couple of hours.
Thanks,
Mike
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Friday I may or may not be in, not sure yet. Shoot me an email at kevin@islandriddim.com, and I'll give you my contact info.
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Originally posted by Brav
Look under the rear deck with your trunk open - you will see a single 12" sub (pancake thin) mounted in the rear deck.
Look under the rear deck with your trunk open - you will see a single 12" sub (pancake thin) mounted in the rear deck.
I assume you tap into this for your amp and sub woofer?
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Originally posted by kyee
I also just added the OEM Sirius satellite radio last week, and that's another highly recommended upgrade. The antenna is installed under the rear deck, NOT drilled onto the top of the trunk like MB instructs their dealers to do.
I also just added the OEM Sirius satellite radio last week, and that's another highly recommended upgrade. The antenna is installed under the rear deck, NOT drilled onto the top of the trunk like MB instructs their dealers to do.
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Originally posted by Davel
Do you have pictures of the OEM Sirius radio and the installed antenna??? Thanks in advance
Do you have pictures of the OEM Sirius radio and the installed antenna??? Thanks in advance
