2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 factory audio system features front door panel and rear door panel locations that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Midbass and full-range units function as compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement or audio 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 | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 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 CLS550 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 CLS550 utilizes 6.5 inch speakers in both front and rear door panel locations, suggesting a uniform approach to door-mounted audio components throughout the cabin.
- Door panel speakers accept either midbass or full-range driver configurations, allowing flexibility in component selection based on whether the system includes separate tweeters and crossovers.
- Midbass speakers typically handle frequencies from approximately 80Hz to 3kHz, focusing on midrange vocals and lower frequency reproduction when paired with dedicated high-frequency drivers.
- Full-range speakers attempt to reproduce a broader frequency spectrum through a single cone, generally from around 70Hz to 20kHz, though often with compromises in both bass extension and treble clarity.
- The double DIN radio opening may accommodate aftermarket head units with advanced features such as digital signal processing, which could improve tonal balance when upgrading speakers.
- Replacing factory door speakers in the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 with aftermarket components might provide increased power handling, often ranging from 75 to 100 watts RMS for quality 6.5 inch models.
- Speaker sensitivity ratings, typically measured in decibels at one watt input, influence how efficiently replacement drivers convert amplifier power into acoustic output within the door cavities.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters could potentially extend high-frequency response beyond what coaxial or full-range designs achieve in the same mounting locations.