Notices
GLE Class (V167) Produced 2020 to present

Left Foot Rest Bass Vibration

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Sep 15, 2022 | 09:23 AM
  #1  
TogoF1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
GLE 450
Unhappy Left Foot Rest Bass Vibration

Just got a brand new 2022 GLE450 with burmester audio system, and I feel a very noticiable left foot rest vibration when I play any kind of Audio, it seems to be the bass.

Its Very unconfortable; Is this normal or should I bring it to the dealership? Do you have any solution ? Thanks
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2022 | 09:29 AM
  #2  
MBguy013's Avatar
Super Member
Veteran: Marine Corps
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 645
Likes: 204
From: Central Indiana
2021 GLC 300 4Matic
It's normal unfortunately. Both front foot wells have an 8" 'sub'. Definitely one of the weak parts of the Burmester system.
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2022 | 10:14 AM
  #3  
Lucky 777's Avatar
Super Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 777
Likes: 416
From: Pennsylvania
2024 GLE 450 4matic
I found it to be very annoying at first but have gotten used to it. I think my bass is set to -3
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2022 | 11:39 AM
  #4  
TonyF61's Avatar
Super Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 556
Likes: 197
From: NJ
2022 GLE 450
Originally Posted by TogoF1
Just got a brand new 2022 GLE450 with burmester audio system, and I feel a very noticiable left foot rest vibration when I play any kind of Audio, it seems to be the bass.

Its Very unconfortable; Is this normal or should I bring it to the dealership? Do you have any solution ? Thanks
I have read this before on other posts; however, MY 22 GLE450 doesn't do this. In fact, sometimes I feel like it doesn't have enough bass. Perhaps an issue with my build. I will have to get it checked out. Additionally, I am very disappointed in the burmester system that I paid extra for. IMO, the sound quality is poor, and I rarely hear any sound coming from the door speakers.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2022 | 08:19 AM
  #5  
Sieveboy's Avatar
Junior Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 60
Likes: 36
2021 GLE 450
Originally Posted by TogoF1
Just got a brand new 2022 GLE450 with burmester audio system, and I feel a very noticiable left foot rest vibration when I play any kind of Audio, it seems to be the bass.

It's Very unconfortable; Is this normal or should I bring it to the dealership? Do you have any solution ? Thanks
You are not alone, that bass powered dead pedal is awful, I totally agree with you. I was going to try and add dynamat under the carpet, but didn't want to tear open a brand new car.

It got a little better when I ditched the crummy carpeted floor mat for a rubber one, but not much

The system is super heavy/boomy in the mid-bass, you can turn the boom down a lot using the equalizer and not loose what little real bass there is.

My solution is that I just listen at lower volumes to different music types.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2022 | 08:46 AM
  #6  
Frenetic's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 2,184
Likes: 974
From: Costco
2025 AMG GT 63, 2023 S500, 2022 GLE53
This is kind of annoying. I think both the base and 3D Burmester have the same woofer location in question. I’ve gotten accustomed to it, but there are better locations for that speaker, like under the seat in the floorboard. There’s no pass through vibration, at least there wasn’t for the HK under seat woofer in my BMW. I think the foam seat base and the way they mounted it in the floor reduced any pass through vibration.

Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:39 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE