1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Speaker Sizes
The 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 factory audio system features the front door panel and rear deck lid, which accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Additionally, midbass and full-range units serve as a replacement and upgrade option for the vehicle.
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 Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 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: 01999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 uses uniform 6.5 inch speakers in both front door panels and rear deck lid locations, which may simplify replacement planning when sourcing aftermarket components.
- Front door panel speakers typically receive replacement priority since they sit closest to front seat occupants and handle most of the stereo image formation in standard audio configurations.
- Both speaker locations accept either midbass or full-range driver types, though midbass drivers generally require supplemental tweeters for high-frequency reproduction while full-range units attempt to cover the entire frequency spectrum from a single cone.
- Full-range speakers might offer a simpler installation path since they reproduce both midrange and treble frequencies without requiring additional tweeter mounting or crossover configuration.
- Midbass-focused drivers often provide stronger low-frequency response and cleaner midrange reproduction compared to full-range designs, though this comes at the cost of needing separate high-frequency drivers to complete the sound spectrum.
- The rear deck lid placement positions speakers to fire upward or rearward depending on factory grille orientation, which affects soundstage depth and rear fill contribution in the overall listening environment.
- Aftermarket component speaker sets with dedicated tweeters and external crossovers may provide better tonal separation and staging than coaxial full-range replacements, though installation complexity increases with additional mounting requirements.