Mercedes C300 Audio Upgrade For Gainesville Client

A client from Gainesville came to Sound Depot and Performance with his 2016 Mercedes c300, looking to upgrade his sound system. Our team sat in the vehicle with the client and listened to his stereo system. We asked him what he liked, and what he wanted it to do better. At that point, we came back into the showroom and listened to some equipment with him. Once we gathered all of our information, we worked up a proposal for the client which he liked, so we scheduled an installation appointment for him.

JL Audio Amplifier To Help Boost Volume

Our technicians begin every job by protecting the interior of the vehicles with seat covers and protective tape.

What we realized early on in our discussions was that the client was OK with the sound of the stereo, but wanted more volume and some real bass. For this reason, we suggested going with a JL Audio XD500/3v2 amplifier. It gave the client an honest 150 watts of power to the front speakers, where he only had about 40 in the beginning. What that meant was pretty simple. A song comes on that he really likes, so he turns it up. The music then sounds strained because he runs out of power quickly.

Incredible Bass From JL Audio Subwoofer

The JL Audio enclosure was a perfect fit in this Mercedes trunk.

Adding the amplifier solved all of that. It also gave us the capability to remove the low-end bass out of the front speakers and send that information to the JL Audio HO110RG-W3V3 subwoofer system. This enclosure houses a 10W3 subwoofer in a patented, ported enclosure that sounds incredible. The output and detail from this subwoofer will leave you smiling all day long. The JL Audio amplifier sends 300 watts of power to the sub, so when the client wants to jam, he has all the power he needs.

Integration With AudioControl Is Hub of This Mercedes C300 Audio Upgrade

All of the wires to integrate with the factory radio were neatly secured.

The AudioControl processor comes with a remote control to give the client the ability to raise or lower the subwoofer volume.

A Mercedes has a very sophisticated electrical system, so you want to make sure your installer understand these European vehicles. Our team has some of the finest installers in the southeast, so we are up to the challenge. We used an AudioControl LC2i to interface the amplifier to the stock stereo system, and we hid a bass level control knob in a convenient spot in the lower dash panel. That gives the client an easy way to adjust the amount of bass in his music.

Amplifier Mounting Rack Keeps Amplifier And Processor Secure

The amplifier and processor were neatly mounted to a custom mounting plate in the floor of the trunk.

We made a simple but clean amp rack underneath the trunk load floor to mount securely the amplifier and the processor, and keep them hidden from view. We neatly loomed and secured all of our wiring to allow for easy servicing in the future.

Interior Protection And Great Looks With 3M Window Film

For the finishing touch, we tinted the windows in this vehicle with our 3M window film.

When the client came to pick up his vehicle, he loved the improvement in sound quality. As he turned up the volume, the smile on his face just kept getting bigger and bigger. And when we pointed out the different parts of the installation, he marveled at the clean, finished look.

When you are in the market to upgrade your audio system or have your windows tinted, we invite you to stop by Sound Depot and Performance in Gainesville or contact us HERE.