2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG factory audio system contains specific locations designed for various audio components. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch speakers, establishing a baseline speaker size requirement for the vehicle. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types 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

2017 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG utilizes 6.5 inch speakers in both front and rear door panels, suggesting a uniform speaker configuration across all door positions.
  • Door panel speakers accept either midbass or full-range driver types, providing flexibility in component selection based on whether the system incorporates separate tweeters or requires a single driver to handle the full frequency spectrum.
  • Midbass drivers typically focus on mid-frequency and low-frequency reproduction when paired with separate high-frequency tweeters, while full-range speakers attempt to cover the entire audible spectrum through a single cone.
  • Replacing factory door speakers with aftermarket components often addresses limitations in bass response and midrange clarity, particularly when upgrading from paper cone drivers to materials like polypropylene or treated fabric.
  • The 6.5 inch format represents a common automotive speaker size, which tends to provide better availability of aftermarket options compared to proprietary or non-standard sizes.
  • Component speaker systems with separate woofers and tweeters generally offer superior sound staging and frequency separation compared to coaxial full-range designs, though installation complexity increases.
  • Power handling capacity and sensitivity ratings of replacement speakers should align with the amplifier output to avoid underpowering or damaging the drivers during normal operation.