[W126 Coupe] speakers

[Shayegan, Richard]

Ah, so simple...that's the thing I find most allusive about cars though:
where do they stick all the wiring. So, how would I go about running all
new wiring? I mean, where do the wires go and how do I put new wires
there? I suppose this would all be so much clearer to me when I actually
have the new head unit in my possession and when I have the old head
unit and look at the wiring. 

Also, you said " The adapter Really isn't necessary, you can do a very,
very clean install w/o any adapter of any sorts, one that can be readily
converted back should someone lose their mind;-)"

How would one go about converting it back? As I see it, without using an
adapter, I would have to cut off the connectors on the wires. Also, what
should I look for in wire? Can I get good stuff locally or do I have to
hit the internet?
Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hodgman
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:44 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] speakers

Run all new wiring to every speaker, forget the fader.

Jonathan



On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:32:20 -0500, Shayegan, Richard
<rishayegan at davidson.edu> wrote:
> Speaking of wiring...it's not important yet because the speakers will
> have to wait a bit since for now all I can lay out for is the head
unit
> (yes yes, I know, bigger sound improvement comes from replacing the
> speakers, but again, I really just want the in-dash CD, speakers were
> just something that came to mind), when I do replace the speakers, how
> do I handle the factory fader? I ordered a crutchfield wiring harness
> for my head unit for now because I like to avoid modifying the in car
> wiring, but I'm told that when I replace my speakers the factory fader
> won't be able to handle it. Do I just unhook the wires at the fader
and
> wire those same wires into the replacement head unit? I know, replace
> the wiring...that will come later.
> Richard
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of David Fatovic
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:32 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] speakers
> 
> Another thing to think about.  Just FYI.  Just as in
> communications wiring, and components, you sound
> system will only sound as good as your weakest
> component.  In this case if you replace the head unit
> and speakers (good call), you still have to contend
> with the wiring.  Quality components will require
> quality wiring, thicker guage, sometimes wound.
> 
> Just FYI.
> 
> David
> 
> --- "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
> wrote:
> > What do you all think of the Kenwood KFC-x468C? It
> > seems to have good specs, you think it sounds
> > noticeably better than stock? I think I'll just take
> > the easy way out in the front with Alpine SPS-080A's
> > using the crutchfield adapter bracket, but since in
> > the back I'd have to do some modifying anyways I
> > might as well go for 4x6's, the trick is will it fit
> > without SERIOUS mods? I guess I'll find out for
> > myself. As long as I have 1.8 inches of depth (I
> > don't have the sloped panel of the later model W126,
> > just a flat panel covered by inch thick insulation,
> > and the x468's have an overall depth of 1.794 inches
> > ), 4 inches of width, and 6inches of length, I
> > suppose I could make them fit.
> > Richard
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of
> > Shayegan, Richard
> > Sent: Mon 3/28/2005 2:03 PM
> > To: RONNY GEENEN; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> > Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] speakers
> >
> >
> > My SE is an 85 so it should have the same set up as
> > your SD. I'm intrigued by the fact that everybody
> > says this car can take 4x6 in the front. I wonder
> > why Crutchfield doesn't know that? From looking at
> > the front speakers I know why: while 4x6 would fit
> > the stock speakers are 3.5. Also, from looking at
> > the front speakers I can't figure how to get them
> > out. I see the two screws closest to the body of the
> > car, and I took those out. Something at the front is
> > holding it in but I see no screws. Any ideas?
> > Thanks,
> > Richard
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of
> > RONNY GEENEN
> > Sent: Mon 3/28/2005 12:48 PM
> > To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] speakers
> >
> >
> >
> > What year is your SE? I have also a 1984 300 SD.
> > Both bodies might be
> > similar. If so, you can replace both the front and
> > the rear with 4x6
> > speakers. And I find out to get a better sound I
> > replace the speakers with
> > 4x6 plates.
> >
> > Ronny Geenen
> > 1987 560 SEC
> > Glendora, Ca 91740
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
> > To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> > Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:06 AM
> > Subject: [W126 Coupe] speakers
> >
> >
> > I'm going to operate on the assumption that the
> > SEC's have the same speaker
> > mounts in the dashboard and rear deck as the SE's
> > here, which may be wrong
> > (I'm told by Crutchfield that the fronts are 3.5inch
> > diameter and the rears
> > are 4x6's on an SE, but I'm told by someone with an
> > SE that they are all
> > 4x6, so if someone can settle this that would be
> > nice too), but either way,
> > what are good speakers that fit that can be had for
> > no more than $100/pair?
> > Thanks,
> > Richard
> >
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