Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Behind Rear Seat Speaker Size
The Mercedes-Benz CLK320 behind rear seat location accommodates a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible types for the position include midbass and full-range units. These specifications cover the 2003 to 2005 model range.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
Speaker Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Midbass | A driver tuned for upper bass and lower midrange, roughly from 80 Hz to 500 Hz. It has longer cone travel than a full-range unit, which supports stronger bass in doors and panels. |
| Full-Range | A single driver that reproduces bass through treble without a separate crossover network. It is the simplest replacement option and is common in factory audio systems. |
Additional Notes
- The behind rear seat location in the Mercedes-Benz CLK320 is a enclosed or semi-enclosed spatial position, typically recessed within the rear deck or shelf area, which affects how sound radiates into the cabin.
- A 6.5 inch driver occupies a mid-sized cone surface area that supports meaningful low-midrange output and sufficient cone excursion to reproduce bass frequencies with reasonable extension.
- The behind rear seat position places the speaker firing upward or toward the cabin ceiling, which disperses sound through reflection rather than direct projection toward the listening position.
- At 6.5 inches, the cone diameter allows the driver to handle frequencies from the upper bass range through the midrange, generally spanning from around 60 Hz up to several kilohertz depending on the crossover configuration applied.
- Midbass drivers at this location are designed to handle the lower portion of the audible spectrum, typically below 500 Hz, reinforcing the weight and body of music in the cabin without reproducing high-frequency detail.
- Full-range drivers cover a wider frequency band than midbass units, handling bass, midrange, and a limited degree of high-frequency content from a single cone, which suits installations where no additional tweeter is present at the rear.
- The Mercedes-Benz CLK320 behind rear seat cutout is sized to accept 6.5 inch drivers across the 2003, 2004, and 2005 model years, indicating a consistent mounting diameter requirement throughout that production span.
- Mounting depth is a relevant spatial constraint for the behind rear seat location, as the cavity beneath the rear deck typically limits how far a driver's basket and magnet assembly can extend downward without interference.
- A midbass driver in the rear deck position contributes to the overall bass staging of the audio system by filling in low-frequency energy that front-mounted speakers may not reproduce at sufficient level throughout the full cabin.
- The rear deck location generally places the speaker at a greater distance from front seat occupants than door or dashboard-mounted drivers, which introduces time alignment considerations when the rear speaker operates alongside a front stage.