2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Speaker Sizes
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG factory audio system contains specific factory mounting positions. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch units, while front door panel, rear deck lid, rear door panel, and rear roof positions accommodate a 1 inch speaker size. Furthermore, rear positions accept an 8 inch unit. Compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeters, midbass, full-range units, and subwoofers.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear | 8 | Subwoofer |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Roof | 1 | Tweeter |
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
5
easy to replace
2
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 1 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 12008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG audio system includes multiple 1-inch tweeter locations distributed across four mounting points: front door panels, rear deck lid, rear door panels, and rear roof positions.
- Both front and rear door panels accommodate 6.5-inch speakers compatible with midbass or full-range driver configurations, suggesting a component or coaxial speaker upgrade path.
- The factory tweeter network spans across various cabin locations, which may indicate a multi-channel amplifier setup designed to create a broad soundstage throughout the interior.
- An 8-inch subwoofer location in the rear provides low-frequency reproduction, though the specific mounting depth and enclosure type would influence replacement options.
- Replacing the door-mounted 6.5-inch speakers might offer more noticeable sound quality improvements compared to tweeter upgrades, given their role in reproducing midrange frequencies where most vocal and instrumental content resides.
- The presence of separate tweeter locations suggests the factory system was designed as a component setup rather than coaxial, which typically provides better stereo imaging through dedicated high-frequency drivers.
- A double DIN radio opening allows for aftermarket head unit installations that could support higher power output or additional signal processing capabilities for upgraded speakers.
- The multiple tweeter positions throughout the cabin may require impedance matching considerations when selecting aftermarket replacements to maintain proper load characteristics for the amplifier.
- Component speaker systems with separate crossovers could utilize the existing tweeter mounting locations while upgrading the 6.5-inch midbass drivers for improved overall frequency response.