Improving HK Audio System
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, TX
GL320 CDI, SL550
Improving HK Audio System
Thought of this when reading the thead on the 11 or 14 speakers in the GL - any members out there that know something about car audio - any thoughts on how to improve the sound? I was thinking of adding an aftermarket subwoofer but would want it to fit where the current one fits. I don't want to put a speaker shelf in the back and take up space...and I don't know if adding a sub would help or not...
Any thoughts on how to improve the sound? It is okay but does not sound all that great. If there was a way to improve it by adding subs/speakers/amplifiers I bet a lot of us would consider it...
Any thoughts on how to improve the sound? It is okay but does not sound all that great. If there was a way to improve it by adding subs/speakers/amplifiers I bet a lot of us would consider it...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,430
Likes: 12
From: Cleveland Ohio
beater with a heater
yes, simplest would to be add a sub, however it still doesn't fix the crappy sound from the rest of the speakers. Personally I would replace all the speakers and amplify.
Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 82
Likes: 3
Thought of this when reading the thead on the 11 or 14 speakers in the GL - any members out there that know something about car audio - any thoughts on how to improve the sound? I was thinking of adding an aftermarket subwoofer but would want it to fit where the current one fits. I don't want to put a speaker shelf in the back and take up space...and I don't know if adding a sub would help or not...
Any thoughts on how to improve the sound? It is okay but does not sound all that great. If there was a way to improve it by adding subs/speakers/amplifiers I bet a lot of us would consider it...
Any thoughts on how to improve the sound? It is okay but does not sound all that great. If there was a way to improve it by adding subs/speakers/amplifiers I bet a lot of us would consider it...
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/199386-how-improve-harmon-kardon-sound-system.html
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 292
Likes: 1
From: Las Vegas, NV
GL450 (Alabaster White/Black Interior)
My personal opinion is that the whole system (speakers and amp) would need to be replaced to significantly improve the sound quality. If I were to do one or the other I would start with the speakers. To me the cost of doing this would not be worth it. Does it sound great? No. Does it sound terrible? No. It is just disappointing in a car costing as much as these GL's do. I am sure others will chime in to defend the sound system but I am not one of them.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 5,517
Likes: 20
From: Las Vegas, NV
2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
The S 550 sound system may be the same as the GL??? However, it is far from "crappy" to say the least. I found it fantastic and I could vibrate the windshield with the base boost if necessary to compete with the super boom box systems next to me in traffic.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,430
Likes: 12
From: Cleveland Ohio
beater with a heater
why even mess with the little kiddies? they are probably saying look at grandpa over there that has to buy an $80k vehicle to get bass like me... 
Seriously though, the S550, which I do hear on a daily basis has no impact, it is just loud... you old people kill me.... messing with you some more...
let me help you out and find an old link to audio... you guys are killing me. give me a few minutes to post it...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,430
Likes: 12
From: Cleveland Ohio
beater with a heater
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 5,517
Likes: 20
From: Las Vegas, NV
2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,430
Likes: 12
From: Cleveland Ohio
beater with a heater
Damn it! it is my E-pinion
Anyways i have to go for now, i am done playing today, I will show ya what i did to the GL today.... i was doing some R&D look for the new post "FLIR"
Anyways i have to go for now, i am done playing today, I will show ya what i did to the GL today.... i was doing some R&D look for the new post "FLIR"
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 223
Likes: 1
F150,GL450, G63, Aprilia Tuono, Honda Cbx
ahh
Ok.. Fine.. Whatever
Who ever starts an upgrade on speakers, please loop me in. I would like to go that route. Not that I love vibrating windows, but would like to occasionally scare a few kids in the neighborhood.
Who ever starts an upgrade on speakers, please loop me in. I would like to go that route. Not that I love vibrating windows, but would like to occasionally scare a few kids in the neighborhood.
