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Old 11-17-2018, 11:09 AM
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Upgrading to JL Audio Subwoofer

I usually install audio systems in all of my vehicles, but I have not in any of my Mercedes. I did install an Infinity BassLink in my '08 C300 and it was not very impressive. So, after having this vehicle for a few years, I've decided the only thing I really want to change about it is the lack of low-end bass even with the Harmon Kardon system. My wife's ML350 sounds much better than my car and I can't have that. I measured and searched the internet for possible solutions and decided on the JL Audio ACS110LG-TW1 Powered Shallow Subwoofer Sealed 10TW1 PowerWedge+ Sub Box. It has a slim subwoofer and a 400 watt ClassD amp in a compact enclosure. It will fit perfectly against the back of the seat facing towards the back of the trunk. Hopefully, I won't have too much rattling.



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I've also been disappointed with the low end (lack of). I've got a nice Kenwood amp and 10" sub already boxed that I'm considering installing but I've been a bit skittish about attaching anything to the oem sound system. I'd hate to mess something up. If you go ahead, please post your progress and process, thanks!
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If your subs are slim enough, 'free air" would be a good solution to keep standard look and space. There's space behind the front passenger floor for amps. Here's how my subs installed (10" x 2).
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If your subs are slim enough, 'free air" would be a good solution to keep standard look and space. There's space behind the front passenger floor for amps. Here's how my subs installed (10" x 2).


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WOW! That looks almost factory. I wanted a subwoofer I could easily remove and didn't want anything requiring that much modification. In the past, when I was healthier, I would have climbed in the trunk, measured it up and built an enclosure. Due to my shoulder, neck and back injuries- installing an amp is probably the most I can handle.

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