Buzzing door panels when listening to audio system thread
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Buzzing door panels when listening to audio system thread
Does anyone here have an issue with the interior of the car buzzing really loudly while playing music or listening to talk radio? I have the upgrade Burmester 3D and there is a significant buzzing issue on some source material in the midrange. Kind of randomly coming from any door panel or the ceiling speaker enclosure. Makes it almost impossible to listen to solo piano, male voice,
or jazz guitar since those have a huge amount of 220-280hz tones and there is no bass/drums to mask the buzz. With the stereo cranked, the issue is masked a lot and it is less noticeable although often present.
Here is what I posted in another thread on how to check for it. At frequencies between 220hz and 280hz, there is significant sympathetic buzzing coming from all the door panels and the ceiling panel where the Burmester 3D speaker is. My stereo/radar detector guy can fix, but he won't touch it until the dealer gives it a shot so I have a paper trail and an argument to either get the repair covered or some deal on future service. It is a significant issue and there are several long threads on the C class forum here regarding the issue. MB even had a TSB advising for a new design speaker clip on those models. This is not a bass rattle, more in the midrange. Even talk radio with male voices. Not that I listen to that. If anyone has the issue, download any of the free frequency generator apps on the google or apple store. Bluetooth stream the tone to the stereo and sweep the HZ. You will see what I mean!
Here is a YouTube vid from a C class owner. This is the exact issue with mine.
Full C Class forum threads below.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-issues-3.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ecorded-2.html
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or jazz guitar since those have a huge amount of 220-280hz tones and there is no bass/drums to mask the buzz. With the stereo cranked, the issue is masked a lot and it is less noticeable although often present.
Here is what I posted in another thread on how to check for it. At frequencies between 220hz and 280hz, there is significant sympathetic buzzing coming from all the door panels and the ceiling panel where the Burmester 3D speaker is. My stereo/radar detector guy can fix, but he won't touch it until the dealer gives it a shot so I have a paper trail and an argument to either get the repair covered or some deal on future service. It is a significant issue and there are several long threads on the C class forum here regarding the issue. MB even had a TSB advising for a new design speaker clip on those models. This is not a bass rattle, more in the midrange. Even talk radio with male voices. Not that I listen to that. If anyone has the issue, download any of the free frequency generator apps on the google or apple store. Bluetooth stream the tone to the stereo and sweep the HZ. You will see what I mean!
Here is a YouTube vid from a C class owner. This is the exact issue with mine.
Full C Class forum threads below.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-issues-3.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ecorded-2.html
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That’s one reason I would not go with the upgrade 3D. If I’m gonna spend 6400 bucks it’s gonna be a custom install with the doors dynomatted and all really good JL Audio equipment.
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Well, the E class upgrade is $4400 and with a lease, I only pay 44% of that. Well worth it. The Burmester 3D DESTROYS the standard Burmester. No big issue if you listen to full band stuff. My dad has an E300 and I frequently borrow it (and put in my SD card). It also has some rattles and buzzes, fwiw.
I will likely have my guy dynomat and goop all panels in September. Spending a few hundred here is not that big a deal. My all in, after insulating (assuming I can't get MB to foot some of it), of about $2200 for the Burmester 3D is a bargain compared to the cost of an aftermarket high end integrated system. Remember, mine is a lease.....
I have to reiterate, the stereo is insane and I am very happy with it in most cases. It just needs a tweak.... It is that good.
I will likely have my guy dynomat and goop all panels in September. Spending a few hundred here is not that big a deal. My all in, after insulating (assuming I can't get MB to foot some of it), of about $2200 for the Burmester 3D is a bargain compared to the cost of an aftermarket high end integrated system. Remember, mine is a lease.....
I have to reiterate, the stereo is insane and I am very happy with it in most cases. It just needs a tweak.... It is that good.
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Good deal. Good to hear. I could not have gone with the option myself as I have the wagon but I may be ordering a 2019 S class and might think about the 3D in that if it really is worth it. Although I think the 6400 I was remembering was for it in that car lol. My main concern is I think it takes away from trunk space in the S and I really need all the trunk space I can get. Maybe there is something wrong with your center channel speaker. My want to have dealer check it out.
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The S Class is more. True. The small sub has a tiny effect on trunk space on the left where it is installed. I have zero issues loading my trunk with all my music gear (I am a gigging guitarist, in addition to my day thing). 100 watt tube amp, big pedal board, guitar and music stands, cable bag, with room to spare.
The issue is not the center channel. It is mostly the door panels. I have run the tone generator. It is easy to hear what is buzzing. Therefore easy to fix, IMO.
The issue is not the center channel. It is mostly the door panels. I have run the tone generator. It is easy to hear what is buzzing. Therefore easy to fix, IMO.
Good deal. Good to hear. I could not have gone with the option myself as I have the wagon but I may be ordering a 2019 S class and might think about the 3D in that if it really is worth it. Although I think the 6400 I was remembering was for it in that car lol. My main concern is I think it takes away from trunk space in the S and I really need all the trunk space I can get. Maybe there is something wrong with your center channel speaker. My want to have dealer check it out.
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Ya I can here it ringing in you video. Might be a hard sell trying to get the dealer to help with the dynamat but worth a shot for sure. Hopefully the dynamat will correct it and it’s not the speaker itself but the dynamat will def improve the sq and well with doing. I might even do it on my stock wagon Burmester. That is one of the most cost effective mods you can do to get better sound quality.
