Subwoofer - you don't know what you're missing
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From: Orlando, Fl
2004 E55 Black Navi Kleemann Stage 1 & LSD, Brabus Mono VI, pedals and lighted sills, JL sub.
Subwoofer - you don't know what you're missing
After reading several posts, and on a whim, I bought a 10in JL subwoofer and JL 250X1 amp from Ebay. For $300.00, I had it installed in the trunk, in a box, rear facing, without any interference with the spare tire opening.
The sound is incredible! With the HK stereo, everything "feels" like a concert. I can't believe I had my car for so long and did not do this sooner. Besides LSD, this was the best improvement over the factory set up for me.
The sound is incredible! With the HK stereo, everything "feels" like a concert. I can't believe I had my car for so long and did not do this sooner. Besides LSD, this was the best improvement over the factory set up for me.
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06 EuroElites E55
After reading several posts, and on a whim, I bought a 10in JL subwoofer and JL 250X1 amp from Ebay. For $300.00, I had it installed in the trunk, in a box, rear facing, without any interference with the spare tire opening.
The sound is incredible! With the HK stereo, everything "feels" like a concert. I can't believe I had my car for so long and did not do this sooner. Besides LSD, this was the best improvement over the factory set up for me.
The sound is incredible! With the HK stereo, everything "feels" like a concert. I can't believe I had my car for so long and did not do this sooner. Besides LSD, this was the best improvement over the factory set up for me.
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2015 S212
I have a Polk Audio (MOMO edition) 10" sitting in my garage. Did you not need an extra amp, etc to run it? I think I'll add that to mine soon. The OEM speakers will go as well. I have some MB Quart tweeds waiting to fill the holes.
You got me motivated. Time to get it done!!
POST PICS!!!! Did you install or have it done?
You got me motivated. Time to get it done!!
POST PICS!!!! Did you install or have it done?
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'01 E55
Yeah, I had my car for a while without a sub and you don't realize how much it helps until you install one. I just installed an Elemental Designs 12 in the rear and can't imagine listening to music without it!! You can't match the bottom end of a good sub. Now I don't have to pump so much bass thru the MB Quart components, I just let the sub take care of it.
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Is it relatively easy to upgrade the stock speakers and add a sub in these cars? Are the stock speaker sizes pretty standard? I've got an E63 if it matters. I'm not looking forward to taking the car to the local audio place and I don't know of any "high end" places around here so I'm thinking of doing it myself. I was an installer in high school and while that was a looong time ago I think I can probably tackle an upgrade eh? Thanks!
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From: Orlando, Fl
2004 E55 Black Navi Kleemann Stage 1 & LSD, Brabus Mono VI, pedals and lighted sills, JL sub.
Easy to do
The subwoofer and amp is essentially plug and play. All they needed was a hi - low adapter and everything went in to accompany stock. I still have the rear deck mounted bass speaker working and the sub just adds the missing piece. The sub is linked to the master volume control and you hear it or don't depending on your prefrence.
Most importantly, there is absolutely no distortion or deck rattle or license plate noise whatsoever. Just great music.
Most importantly, there is absolutely no distortion or deck rattle or license plate noise whatsoever. Just great music.
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2006 E55
I have foam weather stripping around the back of the license plate and between the plate & frame and it still rattles. The rear deck and sun shade rattle even with a bunch of Dynamat. I took the trim piece out from the top of the rear deck, that helps a lot. I still get rattling at certain bass frequencies with hip-hop but I'm not a big fan of that anyways. When the rear headrests are down, it's cool watching them bounce up & down to the beat in the rear view mirror. 1000 watts is gonna shake things up no matter what you do. 
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'19 E63S, ‘16 CLS63 RIP, '09 E63 Gone, '06 M5 Gone, '97 Supra TT Gone
I have foam weather stripping around the back of the license plate and between the plate & frame and it still rattles. The rear deck and sun shade rattle even with a bunch of Dynamat. I took the trim piece out from the top of the rear deck, that helps a lot. I still get rattling at certain bass frequencies with hip-hop but I'm not a big fan of that anyways. When the rear headrests are down, it's cool watching them bounce up & down to the beat in the rear view mirror. 1000 watts is gonna shake things up no matter what you do.
