2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 Speaker Sizes
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 factory audio system features front door panel and rear door panel locations that accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, establishing a baseline 6.5 inch speaker size. Midbass and full-range units serve as the compatible speaker types for a sound replacement 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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2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 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: 02011 Mercedes-Benz R350 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 uses 6.5 inch speakers in both the front and rear door panels, which suggests a standardized approach to the audio system configuration across the vehicle's cabin doors.
- Both front and rear door locations accommodate either midbass or full-range speaker types, providing flexibility in whether to install dedicated midbass drivers as part of a component system or standalone full-range units.
- Door panel speakers in the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 typically handle the midrange and lower frequencies, while full-range options would attempt to reproduce a broader frequency spectrum without requiring separate tweeters.
- The double DIN radio opening provides sufficient space for aftermarket head units with larger displays and advanced features compared to single DIN configurations.
- Midbass drivers would typically be paired with separate tweeters for a component system setup, potentially offering improved soundstage and frequency separation compared to full-range alternatives.
- The uniform 6.5 inch size across all door positions could simplify replacement speaker selection when upgrading multiple locations simultaneously.
- Component systems utilizing midbass drivers in the door panels generally allow for crossover tuning that directs appropriate frequency ranges to each driver type.