Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Rear Deck Center Speaker Size
The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG rear deck center accommodates an 8 inch speaker size and 1 inch speakers. Compatible types for the location include subwoofers and tweeters. The specifications cover the 2008 to 2014 model years.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2014 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2013 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2013 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2012 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2012 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2011 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2011 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2010 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2010 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2009 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2009 | Subwoofer | 8 |
| 2008 | Tweeter | 1 |
| 2008 | Subwoofer | 8 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Tweeter | A small driver built for high frequencies, typically from about 2,000 Hz to 20,000 Hz. It adds treble detail and clarity and is usually mounted near ear level or aimed at the listener. |
| Subwoofer | A large driver for the lowest bass notes, typically from about 20 Hz to 120 Hz. It is usually installed in a separate enclosure and works alongside the other speakers. |
Additional Notes
- The rear deck center location in the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG accommodates 2 distinct speaker sizes simultaneously, indicating a multi-driver mounting configuration within a single position.
- The rear deck is a horizontal surface positioned at the base of the rear windshield, above the trunk cavity, a placement that affects how sound radiates into the cabin relative to seated passengers.
- An 8-inch subwoofer at the rear deck center takes advantage of the deck's proximity to the trunk airspace, which can act as an acoustic enclosure to reinforce low-frequency output.
- The 8-inch diameter of the subwoofer supports the movement of a larger cone surface area, which is mechanically necessary for reproducing bass frequencies that require greater air displacement.
- Subwoofers are band-limited drivers designed to reproduce low-frequency content, typically below 150 Hz, and are not intended to reproduce midrange or high-frequency signals.
- The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG rear deck center subwoofer fitment of 8 inches represents a mounting cutout and depth clearance requirement that must be satisfied by any replacement driver installed in the position.
- A 1-inch tweeter at the rear deck center operates in the high-frequency range, generally above 2,000 Hz, where wavelengths are short and directional dispersion from a small dome or cone element is a defining acoustic characteristic.
- Tweeters are physically compact because high-frequency reproduction requires minimal diaphragm excursion and a small radiating surface to avoid beam narrowing and off-axis coloration at upper frequencies.
- The coexistence of a 1-inch tweeter and an 8-inch subwoofer in the same rear deck center location indicates the position contains separate mounting provisions for each driver rather than a single unified opening.
- Horizontal mounting of a tweeter on the rear deck directs high-frequency energy upward toward the rear windshield glass, which can reflect and scatter the sound toward the front passenger area.
- The rear deck center designation distinguishes the position from rear deck left or right placements, locating the drivers along the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle's cabin.
- Across the 2008 through 2014 model years covered in the specifications, the rear deck center location consistently supports both the 8-inch subwoofer and the 1-inch tweeter fitment without variation in size or type.