Help!!! How to install after market Amp & Subwoofer for S430
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Help!!! How to install after market Amp & Subwoofer for S430
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I am trying to install Amp & Subwoofer for 2000 S430. I want to keep the stock NAV/Head Unit. I heard that there is a little stock amp in the trunk. I want to take the wires from there and connect to my aftermarket amp. The problem is that I cannot find it. Is it hidden anywhere? Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Minh
I am trying to install Amp & Subwoofer for 2000 S430. I want to keep the stock NAV/Head Unit. I heard that there is a little stock amp in the trunk. I want to take the wires from there and connect to my aftermarket amp. The problem is that I cannot find it. Is it hidden anywhere? Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Minh
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From: mercer island, seattle
u need to buy line output converter Soundgate LOCB.2(about $89). Connect the device to output of the factory radio OR input of the factory amplifier then simply plug in to aftermarket subwoofer amp.
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Re: Help!!! How to install after market Amp & Subwoofer for S430
Originally posted by qminhq
The problem is that I cannot find it. Is it hidden anywhere? Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Minh
The problem is that I cannot find it. Is it hidden anywhere? Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Minh
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2000 Mercedes S500
I thought about doing this myself. I wouldn't know what wattage amp to go with though. Should it be simply enough to handle the maximum RMS the sub can put out? And does upgrading the amp also improve the stock speakers? (Whether it be volume or quality)
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Originally posted by BryBenz
u need to buy line output converter Soundgate LOCB.2(about $89). Connect the device to output of the factory radio OR input of the factory amplifier then simply plug in to aftermarket subwoofer amp.
u need to buy line output converter Soundgate LOCB.2(about $89). Connect the device to output of the factory radio OR input of the factory amplifier then simply plug in to aftermarket subwoofer amp.
Thanks BryBenz. That's exactly what I want to do. I really don't wanna touch anything in the front. You said that the stock amp is on the left side of the trunk. How do you remove the carpet? Last night, I checked out the trunk, saw some plastic screw (not sure whether screw or snap-on). I tried to open them by my fingers, wouldn't work. Should I use a knife to lift them out?
Another thing, do I need a capacitor to stabilize the power source. This will prevent the sub& sucking all the power.
many thanks,
Minh
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2006 Mercedes E350 Sport
Originally posted by qminhq
Thanks BryBenz. That's exactly what I want to do. I really don't wanna touch anything in the front. You said that the stock amp is on the left side of the trunk. How do you remove the carpet? Last night, I checked out the trunk, saw some plastic screw (not sure whether screw or snap-on). I tried to open them by my fingers, wouldn't work. Should I use a knife to lift them out?
Another thing, do I need a capacitor to stabilize the power source. This will prevent the sub& sucking all the power.
many thanks,
Minh
Thanks BryBenz. That's exactly what I want to do. I really don't wanna touch anything in the front. You said that the stock amp is on the left side of the trunk. How do you remove the carpet? Last night, I checked out the trunk, saw some plastic screw (not sure whether screw or snap-on). I tried to open them by my fingers, wouldn't work. Should I use a knife to lift them out?
Another thing, do I need a capacitor to stabilize the power source. This will prevent the sub& sucking all the power.
many thanks,
Minh
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Originally posted by ArMaNi S500
I thought about doing this myself. I wouldn't know what wattage amp to go with though. Should it be simply enough to handle the maximum RMS the sub can put out? And does upgrading the amp also improve the stock speakers? (Whether it be volume or quality)
I thought about doing this myself. I wouldn't know what wattage amp to go with though. Should it be simply enough to handle the maximum RMS the sub can put out? And does upgrading the amp also improve the stock speakers? (Whether it be volume or quality)
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Originally posted by qminhq
thanks all.... I am awared of the auto audio adjust thingy. Hoping mine does have it, so I don't have to worry about it
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Minh
thanks all.... I am awared of the auto audio adjust thingy. Hoping mine does have it, so I don't have to worry about it
.Minh
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I found this thread about ambient noise auto adjust. I think the solution is on page 5. Hope this might help someone else.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...o&pagenumber=1
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...o&pagenumber=1
Last edited by qminhq; Mar 19, 2004 at 11:43 AM.
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Mercedes Benze S430 2001
Hey ok so I just got a 2001 S430, head unit works, no nav cd, the amp I believe is damaged, I detected water near the area, there's an Aftermarket pioneer cd changer installed with remote by the dash, and yet still no sound. I have an amp and sub from my other car, anyway I can install it? Theres a ton of problems with it... I installed new bulbs for the rear lights, none of them work anymore, so frustrated! I upgraded from a mustang to a Benz... Please please please any advice is very well appreciated.
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2001 S500 (W220) / 2007 GL450 (X164)
Thats a lot of great information...I know this is an old thread but I'm looking to replace my sub and I need to know how much depth I have so I can purchase a new sub. Do I need a shallow sub?
