2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Speaker Sizes

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG factory audio system contains specific speaker mounting locations. Front door panels and rear door panels accommodate 6.5 inch speakers. Compatible speaker types for a replacement upgrade include midbass and full-range units.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 0 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 0

Additional Notes

  • The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG positions speakers in both front and rear door panels, which may indicate these locations receive priority during replacement considerations.
  • The 6.5 inch openings accept either midbass drivers or full-range speakers, offering flexibility in component selection based on whether a dedicated tweeter is present elsewhere in the door.
  • Midbass drivers typically reproduce frequencies from approximately 80Hz to 500Hz, while full-range units extend higher into the midrange and treble frequencies when operating without separate tweeters.
  • Door panel installations often benefit from sound dampening materials applied to the metal surface, as this reduces panel resonance that can color speaker output.
  • Aftermarket speakers with higher sensitivity ratings than factory units may produce greater output from the existing amplifier without requiring additional power modifications.
  • The identical sizing between front and rear positions allows for consistent speaker models throughout all four doors, which can contribute to tonal coherence across the cabin.
  • Component systems that separate tweeter and midbass functions generally provide wider dispersion patterns compared to full-range designs, though installation complexity increases.
  • Speaker depth specifications would determine clearance requirements behind the mounting location, as window mechanisms and door hardware can limit available space.