napsterX

Hi,

I recently picked up a used 2015 Merc e400 4matic coupe.
After buying, I realized that the front left door speakers are kaput and not working.
I tried to find only a replacement for those, but I was not able to find one.

Now, I am thinking that I can take this opportunity to upgrade some (or all) speakers to upgrade the audio.
But I don't want to spend a lot right now.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what route I can take?
I am good with my hands and prefer plug-and-play speakers that I can fit myself so that I can save money on installation.

Really appreciate any help I can get from others.

shotgun_banjo

Just replace it with a speaker from a wrecker. do you have the harman kardon system? Even the base speakers of the e-class if good enough, with Harman it is awesome. No need to upgrade the speakers if you will just play through bluetooth audio as the quality of sound wont be as good if you go CD, DVD or FLAC.

napsterX

Thanks, shotgun. Appreciate the response.

I wanted to do the same as I do have the Harmon ones, but I really couldn't find a wrecker.
Is there any special platform or place I should look for?

shotgun_banjo

try googling this german wrecker here in Canada "ace german used parts ltd" they specialize on german vehicles only and since Vancouver is a hot spot for MBs 100% sure they have what you looking for. I go there for my non-critical parts and never have failed. Owner's name is Shane and he is a straight shooter person with a attitude but when he finds out you are a MB geek he softens a little. They ship across Canada and I believe in the US as well. Here is a tip.....try to look for the price of a new one then 40% of the price is your starting price. Just make sure to ask for shipping cost. If the shipped price is almost the same as dealer cost then go source your part with the dealer but if it is not available anymore then you are on his mercy. You need your VIN number before you call him as he need it to look up your car to see if what he has will work on your ride.

napsterX

Thanks a lot, shotgun, for your help and the tips. This is extremely helpful. I will try this and see how it works.

pl626

I don't think you can buy Harman car speakers anymore. It seems they only sell HK to OEMs. Retail auto speakers seems to be limited to JBL and Infinity. Apparently, Harman is actually a subsidiary of Samsung now.

ibbij

Samsung owns Harman, AKG, JBL, Infinity, Mark Levinson, Revel, and quite a few other brands. These acquisitions started in 2016 with JBL and then 2017 with Harman, most of the audio brands are under Harman.