Trade-in subwoofer for Mercedes-Benz is now available from PLUG&PLAY

Genuine audio that many Mercedes owners worry about. Among them, the woofer was installed at the foot of the driver's seat/passenger seat, so there were limited options, and many owners left it untouched.

The BEWITH / PLUG & PLAY brand Mercedes-dedicated subwoofer is finally here to overcome such a situation.

Dedicated model from PLUG & PLAY brand for genuine Mercedes woofer that is difficult to replace

Most of the current Mercedes-Benz models have woofer units installed at the foot of the driver's seat/passenger seat. It is quite cramped in the limited space between the bulk where the vehicle equipment is packed. Therefore, the hurdle of speaker replacement was high, and it was a source of trouble for Mercedes owners aiming to improve sound quality.

Of course, it is possible to install the speaker itself, but it is necessary to make a baffle as a one-off, so the degree of difficulty is high. Moreover, since the mounting surface of the genuine woofer has a three-dimensional structure, it is expected that the process will be more complicated than making the baffle of a general door speaker. Many users were hesitant about this and continued to use genuine woofers.

In order to overcome such a situation, PLUG & PLAY debuted the Mercedes-Benz dedicated subwoofer "PLUG & PLAY MBZSUB / 213R". As a brand operated by domestic car audio maker Bewith, PLUG & PLAY has brought out high-quality aluminum die-cast baffles, DSPs, and DSP amplifiers to the world. It is an easy and smart audio brand that realizes high sound quality without making any major changes to the genuine state of your car. This woofer kit was developed by PLUG & PLAY in response to the needs of Mercedes owners.

Equipped with an aluminum die-cast frame that fits perfectly in the installation location of the genuine woofer

Let's take a look at the features of the Mercedes-Benz exclusive subwoofer "PLUG & PLAY MBZSUB/213R". The biggest feature is the dedicated baffle. The shape matches the 3D-shaped installation surface of the genuine Mercedes woofer, realizing smooth trade-in installation. Since it fits perfectly with the genuine woofer mounting part at the foot, trade-in replacement is possible without processing, including the surrounding area. Since it is made of die-cast aluminum, its accuracy and strength are perfect. It is also a big feature that aluminum is used to protect the grill part as well as the baffle. By increasing the rigidity of the unit, the quality of the bass is improved, and by attaching it to the foot space, it also plays the role of protecting the diaphragm in the unlikely event that it is kicked in. It can be said that it is built with high sound quality and everyday use in mind.

The diaphragm uses a fiber sandwich cone that is light, has good response, and at the same time has excellent bass reproduction. Sound-absorbing material is applied to the back of the frame, and it is also a full-fledged setting that allows rich bass to be reproduced even in the genuine space of free air.

Since the shape of the speaker mounting part is different between the right-hand drive model and the left-hand drive model, a model that suits each is prepared (right-hand drive model = "PLUG & PLAY MBZSUB / 213R" (scheduled to be released on 10/14) left-hand drive Model = "PLUG & PLAY MBZSUB/213L" (Scheduled to be released on November 30)). In addition, compatibility with Mercedes C-class (205 series) / E-class (213 series) models has been confirmed.

Mercedes C-class wagon is a great match with the mid-high range speakers

I checked the Mercedes-Benz C-class wagon equipped with such "PLUG & PLAY MBZSUB/213R". Bewith's "LFC-MB213aS" are equipped as front speakers. The tweeter L-25R and the 8cm midrange L-88RS are both installed in exchange for the genuine position, and the interior has not been processed at all. As with the subwoofer, PLUG&PLAY brand aluminum die-cast baffles are used to mount the midrange. I have great expectations for the overall sense of unity.

Immediately, from the sound produced by "PLUG & PLAY MBZSUB/213R" and "BEWITH LFC-MB213aS", you can clearly feel the high quality that cannot be achieved with genuine products. Many Mercedes owners feel that the mid-low range is a little muddy and lacks clarity in the genuine state, but by introducing this unit, you will be able to enjoy the clear and tight mid-low range to your heart's content. A special passive is used to separate the band from the front speakers so that no extra high-frequency components are produced, so the texture of the mid-low range is further enhanced.

Although we installed a Bewith tweeter and 8cm midrange for the front speaker, there are probably many owners who felt that the quality of the genuine woofer was lacking. The "PLUG & PLAY MBZSUB/213R" that has appeared this time is a perfect fit for such needs. Equipped with a high-quality aluminum die-cast frame, it is a perfect unit for upgrading the mid-range and low-range with the ease of plug-and-play without compromising the original state.

Yasuhiro Tsuchida | Writer After working as an engineer involved in digital audio, he changed jobs to an editor at a publishing company. He has worked in the editorial departments of motorcycle and 4WD magazines. After becoming independent, he worked on writing for car audio, cars, wristwatches, things, interiors, and outdoor related things, and also worked as an editor-in-chief of a car audio magazine. Currently, he is active mainly in lighting including car audio.