My E55 is in the shop for an audio upgrade....
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07 ML63; 05 E55 (sold)
My E55 is in the shop for an audio upgrade....
Getting 2 12" JL Audio subs w/ 1000w amp installed in the trunk. Car will be done tomorrow. I'll post pics and my assessment of the upgrade thereafter. According to the installer I will not lose very much trunk room at all.
My buddy has a new G55 and he simply added one 10" and it made a huge difference to the factory system. I went with the 2 12s because of the steel divider between the trunk and rear seating area.
Now the only thing left for me to do is hope my car gets back to me in the same condition!!!!
My buddy has a new G55 and he simply added one 10" and it made a huge difference to the factory system. I went with the 2 12s because of the steel divider between the trunk and rear seating area.
Now the only thing left for me to do is hope my car gets back to me in the same condition!!!!
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I did same only half
Had one 12" JL with 500 amp installed in addition to the factory sub. Installer did great job mounting it against back seat and I can still lift my trunk flap. For my needs this was more than enough "sound" enhancement. I can't imagine what two would sound like cranked up. System sounds great!!
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2005 E55, 2010 ML350
I get my black/black 2005 E55 delivered in late November. What is your guys rating of the other speakers interior to the car? I take it you feel the bass response of the current sub that MB provides is not adequate.
I took a look at JL subs, but they do not use aluminum drivers in their subwoofers, or so it seems.
Would you recommend any other high end sub drivers, and which amps to power them? I want something clean, tight, with fast response, and something that does not rattle the car, but pushes good solid bass.
Gareth
I took a look at JL subs, but they do not use aluminum drivers in their subwoofers, or so it seems.
Would you recommend any other high end sub drivers, and which amps to power them? I want something clean, tight, with fast response, and something that does not rattle the car, but pushes good solid bass.
Gareth
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Eagleeye, if you dont mind me asking, what are they charging you to install this? What kind of amp are you using? What is your total cost. I was quoted $3000 for custom installation, with 2 Diamond 12's and 800w amp. I thought the pricing was a bit extreme, maybe its just me?
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Originally Posted by Noredline
Eagleeye, if you dont mind me asking, what are they charging you to install this? What kind of amp are you using? What is your total cost. I was quoted $3000 for custom installation, with 2 Diamond 12's and 800w amp. I thought the pricing was a bit extreme, maybe its just me?
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2005 E55, 2010 ML350
I'm looking to install some Aurasound Mobile Reference 12's in the E55 once I take possession of it.
http://www.aurasound.com/mobileaudio/body.html
These drivers are excellent for bass response. What are the amps that you guys recommend besides JL? Or is JL the reference around here? Thanks for the advice in advance, I've never done subs in a car before.
Regards,
Gareth
http://www.aurasound.com/mobileaudio/body.html
These drivers are excellent for bass response. What are the amps that you guys recommend besides JL? Or is JL the reference around here? Thanks for the advice in advance, I've never done subs in a car before.
Regards,
Gareth
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Subs in the E55 trunk
Originally Posted by eagleeye
Getting 2 12" JL Audio subs w/ 1000w amp installed in the trunk. Car will be done tomorrow. I'll post pics and my assessment of the upgrade thereafter. According to the installer I will not lose very much trunk room at all.
My buddy has a new G55 and he simply added one 10" and it made a huge difference to the factory system. I went with the 2 12s because of the steel divider between the trunk and rear seating area.
Now the only thing left for me to do is hope my car gets back to me in the same condition!!!!
My buddy has a new G55 and he simply added one 10" and it made a huge difference to the factory system. I went with the 2 12s because of the steel divider between the trunk and rear seating area.
Now the only thing left for me to do is hope my car gets back to me in the same condition!!!!
