2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 factory audio system features rear door panels that accommodate 4 inch speakers and front door panels that support 6.5 inch units. Midrange, midbass, and full-range units serve as compatible speaker types for an audio replacement and upgrade.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 4 | Midrange |
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 02013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double DIN | 7"×4" | 180×100 | Double size for modern multimedia systems with large touchscreens |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 front door panels accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, which can accept either midbass or full-range driver configurations depending on whether the system maintains separate tweeters or requires a single driver solution.
- Rear door panel locations contain 4 inch drivers designated for midrange frequencies, suggesting a multi-way system architecture where bass and high-frequency reproduction are handled by other components in the audio chain.
- Upgrading the front door speakers may yield more noticeable sonic improvements compared to rear panel replacements, given the larger cone area and broader frequency range capabilities of the 6.5 inch positions.
- The 4 inch midrange speakers in the rear likely operate within a limited bandwidth, possibly crossing over to tweeters above and to larger woofers or subwoofers below for bass extension.
- Component speaker sets with separate crossovers could be suitable for the front locations, allowing midbass drivers to focus on lower frequencies while external tweeters handle the upper range.
- The double DIN radio opening provides flexibility for aftermarket head unit installations that might offer expanded signal processing or amplification to drive upgraded speaker components more effectively.
- Factory impedance ratings and power handling specifications would influence replacement speaker selection, though these electrical parameters are not detailed in the available information.