Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Behind Rear Seat Speaker Size
The Mercedes-Benz CLK350 behind rear seat location accommodates a 6.5 inch speaker size across all listed model years. Compatible speaker types for the audio system include midbass and full-range replacement units. These specifications cover a range of years from 2006 to 2009.
| Year | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2008 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
| 2006 | 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 CLK350 accommodates a 6.5 inch speaker opening across the 2006 through 2009 model years.
- A 6.5 inch driver occupies a mid-size cone diameter that produces meaningful low-midrange output while remaining physically compact enough to fit within the constrained depth and width of a rear seat enclosure area.
- The behind rear seat position places the speaker baffle flush against or recessed into the rear deck or seat structure, which means the cone radiates forward and upward into the cabin rather than directly toward the primary listening position.
- At 6.5 inches, the cone surface area generates sufficient air displacement to reproduce bass frequencies in the 60 Hz to 100 Hz range alongside midrange content, without requiring the enclosure volume that a larger woofer would demand.
- The midbass type, listed as compatible for the Mercedes-Benz CLK350 behind rear seat location, is designed to handle the lower portion of the midrange spectrum and upper bass frequencies, typically operating between approximately 80 Hz and 500 Hz.
- A midbass driver in the behind rear seat position contributes body and warmth to the overall soundstage by reinforcing low-frequency content from a rear placement, where direct high-frequency output is less critical due to the distance and angle relative to the listener.
- The full-range type listed as compatible is engineered to reproduce a wider portion of the audible spectrum from a single driver, spanning from bass frequencies up through the higher midrange or presence region.
- When a full-range driver occupies the behind rear seat position, the rear placement limits the perceptible high-frequency contribution due to seat structure absorption and off-axis dispersion, effectively emphasizing the lower frequency output of the driver within the cabin.
- The 6.5 inch cone diameter is consistent with standard mounting cutout dimensions of approximately 5.75 inches, which aligns with the factory opening dimensions at the behind rear seat location in the CLK350.
- The behind rear seat location typically involves limited mounting depth, and a 6.5 inch driver generally requires a shallower mounting depth than larger formats, making shallow-mount or standard-depth 6.5 inch drivers relevant for fitment in the CLK350 rear seat panel.