Replacing door speakers in a W208

[W4E300]

Can anyone tell me if replacing a door speaker in a W208 convertible is a comparatively easy task...or one best left to the experts....? I've put up with a constant crackling from the smaller of the two drivers door speakers since I bought the car and it's finally got to me.

I read in a related thread that there was a possibility of setting off a side airbag - which I'd rather avoid.....(!)

Thanks in advance.

 

[Howard]

Dead easy ... no worries with airbags at all ...

Are you replacing with standard MB ones or going for an upgrade ?

If you are upgrading , make sure the speakers aren't going to be too deep for the baskets ....

 

[speedevilus]

Hi Mate,
I did exactly that in my old W208 but also had other bits added too (i.e. 7" dvd player, subwoofer, amp etc.) and it sounded amazing. I used MB Quart Reference Speakers as they are one of the best sounding you can get specially the tweeter is so crisp and clear that I always use them in my cars includng my old Porsche 911, BMW X5, Nissan 350Z and now just about to buy another set for my W209. Highly recommended.

 

[yellowsatan]

can any of you guys tell me how easy it is to get to the rear speaker in between the two passenger seats on the w208 convertible? i wanted to connect an rca to it.

thanks

 

[Howard]

Do you mean the speaker between the two rear seats ?

That is a subwoofer ...

The cabrio only has speakers in the doors and a sub

Coupes have speakers in doors and rear shelf .