C63 Speakers

[Bhavp21]

Hi guys, new on the site and to the Merc scene...

Looking to get a W204 C63 coupe...

Saw a lovely C63 coupe today, but the audio system sounded very basic... did not have HK... i heard another previously that did have the HK audio the deapth/bass was great... this one sounded nothing like it...

Was wondering what speaker options did they come with...?

 

[John]

HK is normally the top option where you find it available.

Not sure on what lower levels were available - you'd need to get hold of a Europe / UK brochure for the year you are looking which you can usually find on the web.

If it matters to you and you are happy with the HK you heard though, I would just aim for one with it!

 

[Bhavp21]

HK is normally the top option where you find it available.

Not sure on what lower levels were available - you'd need to get hold of a Europe / UK brochure for the year you are looking which you can usually find on the web.

If it matters to you and you are happy with the HK you heard though, I would just aim for one with it!

Thnx for info...

In all honesty i the HK was better then the car i heard, i dont rate HK at all... got rid of it in my E92 M3 aswell for Audison...

Iv been told HK had a sub on parcel shelf... basic speaker pack didnt...

Just really want to know if theres a "hole" on parcel shelf for a sub...? As i want to keep the look factory...

Il be upgrading speakers for sure, but dont want to start cutting things or putting sub box in boot...

 

[John]

Thnx for info...

In all honesty i the HK was better then the car i heard, i dont rate HK at all... got rid of it in my E92 M3 aswell for Audison...

Iv been told HK had a sub on parcel shelf... basic speaker pack didnt...

Just really want to know if theres a "hole" on parcel shelf for a sub...? As i want to keep the look factory...

Il be upgrading speakers for sure, but dont want to start cutting things or putting sub box in boot...

I think it can be made to sound "alright" but it's not great.

Yes, the HK does have a sub on the parcel shelf but it's small, weedy and crap.

In my previous E55 there was a space for an HK subwoofer but the car didn't have it so I fitted my own.

Looks like this:

I created a series of 3 x MDF squares with a sub-size circle cut out in each and bolted them together.

I started with 2 but the long throw of the sub meant it slapped against the metal you see above.

I had bolts sticking out the top of it so I could put nuts on them and tighten it so it hung down underneath what you see.

Then I used Dynamat all over the shelf to ensure all the holes were covered and it was sound-proofed.

The problem is, any half-decent sub with those MDF "gaskets" hangs down quite far what with a massive magnet so you reduce the load height of the boot.

So I have a massive JL sub box in my current S Class and it has plug I can disconnect and remove it if I need to (say for going on holiday).

Works well and you get the decent acoustics of a decent manufacturer-designed enclosure, and the practicality of your boot when you need it.