2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Speaker Sizes

The speaker size chart for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG provides factory specifications for speakers located in the front door panel, rear deck center, rear door panel, and center dash. Information covers both factory-installed and aftermarket replacement speakers suitable for audio system upgrades. Details include speaker locations and specifications to facilitate replacement or aftermarket installations.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Center 1 Tweeter
  • Requires shelf removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Center 8 Subwoofer
  • Requires shelf removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Speaker Replacement Summary

7 total positions
4 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 3 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 0

2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG features a multi-component speaker configuration with dedicated 1-inch tweeters located in three positions: front door panels, rear door panels, and rear deck center, suggesting a factory design that separates high-frequency reproduction from midrange and bass duties.
  • A center dash location accommodates a 3.5-inch full-range speaker, which typically handles midrange frequencies and may contribute to soundstage width or vocal clarity in the factory audio setup.
  • Both front and rear door panels contain 6.5-inch speaker positions that accept either midbass or full-range speakers, indicating flexibility in replacement strategies depending on whether the installer retains separate tweeters or opts for coaxial designs.
  • The rear deck center houses an 8-inch subwoofer position in addition to its 1-inch tweeter, providing factory low-frequency extension that aftermarket enthusiasts might consider upgrading for enhanced bass response.
  • Component speaker systems would be particularly compatible with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG's existing architecture since the factory configuration already separates tweeters from midbass drivers in the door positions.
  • Installers replacing the door speakers face a choice between maintaining the factory's component approach with separate tweeters and midbass drivers, or consolidating with coaxial speakers that integrate both elements into the 6.5-inch positions.
  • The radio opening accepts both single DIN and double DIN head units, offering flexibility for source unit upgrades that might drive aftermarket speakers more effectively than the factory receiver.
  • The presence of dedicated tweeter positions in four locations suggests the factory system prioritized high-frequency distribution throughout the cabin, which aftermarket installers might preserve or reconfigure depending on their sonic objectives.