w207 audio upgrade

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tommekk

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Hello there,

I am about to buy w207 2015 2.2d Mercedes Benz with a stock radio Audio 20 (CD). As you all know the audio quality is just terrible and i am looking for a swap. I have seen few adverts for complete w212 logic 7 set (w. cables). Is the swap a simple pnp or has it hidden traps and requires more effort or professional help.

With that above, if there is an aforrable aftermarket set for w207 coupe or other speaker configuration i would love to know it.

I will throw it here aswell that i have been looking at 10,5 inch touchscreen with AA as a valid change aswell.

The VIN number for this car is WDD2073011f309239.
 
Sadly, upgrading the audio in modern cars like Mercs such as your one is not easy for whichever option you choose.

Having had HK in a CL previously and heard it in a 420 BMW, it was OK but I wasn't hugely impressed with it. It "did" in my case because I knew very quickly I wouldn't be keeping the CL for a long time.

I'm not sure the cost of the HK sets you are looking at but you would be better off spending that money buying aftermarket.

Depending on what you wanted to achieve, to make a decent improvement you could start with new speakers.

You would ideally want to run a car audio processor and amp (minimum 5 channel).

I'm not sure of the speaker configuration in your car but I would assume speakers up front and behind the B pillars (middle of the front and rear windows)?

A 5 channel amp would mean you can run 4 upgraded speakers and see if that gives you what you want.

Then you have the 5th channel for a subwoofer later if you need more bass.

Have you ever upgraded car audio in any car?
 
HU upgrades are possible, but if upgrading to genuine MB unit (COMAND) then this needs to be done by a specialist as it will require coding.

The screen is dependant on the HU, so both will need to be replaced at the same time.

Upgrading to third-party HU e.g. Pioneer or Alpine, or a 10.25" Android, is also possible.

E.g.:

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As for sound quality, upgrading to higher-end MB speakers (Bose/HK/Burmester) is a waste of time, you'll need good speakers e.g. Morel:



Possibly also a flat subwoofer, and sound proofing the doors (Dynamat) will also help.
 
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Morel speakers are decent though and they do sound amazing.

A very worthy upgrade!
 
Morel speakers are decent though and they do sound amazing.

A very worthy upgrade!

Indeed :)

Had it done when I bought the car in 2017... great sound.
 
I found the same improvement in a different car but at a totally different price level .
 
Hello there,

I am about to buy w207 2015 2.2d Mercedes Benz with a stock radio Audio 20 (CD). As you all know the audio quality is just terrible and i am looking for a swap. I have seen few adverts for complete w212 logic 7 set (w. cables). Is the swap a simple pnp or has it hidden traps and requires more effort or professional help.

With that above, if there is an aforrable aftermarket set for w207 coupe or other speaker configuration i would love to know it.

I will throw it here aswell that i have been looking at 10,5 inch touchscreen with AA as a valid change aswell.

The VIN number for this car is WDD2073011f309239.
I have just ordered a Pioneer dmh a3300dab to replace my w211 audio20 along with a 'Connects2' installation kit. The kit is the key.
 
Did anyone came across 10,25 Comand Android touchscreen ? How does that work out

There’s a W204 AMG 63 install video on YouTube. Looks great, but pricey!
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There’s a W204 AMG 63 install video on YouTube. Looks great, but pricey!
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Anyone fitting this to their C63... clearly don't care much about resell value...
 
I guess it can all be removed and returned to factory spec 🤷🏻‍♂️
 

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