[W126 Coupe] replacing radio

[Tad Heckaman]

Thanks for all the tips, the 4x6 speakers will fit perfectly up front. The
back will need some sort of bracket to fit it, not sure if I can use the
existing ones or not.

I assume the rear lines goto the fader as does the front, whats the best way
to get that wood panel up to rewire the fader?

Tad


On 12/24/06, RONNY GEENEN <ronny.geenen at verizon.net> wrote:

>

>  I tested a view years ago some 4x6 speakers for my 1984 300 SD and I find

> out that plate speakers give you the best sound.

> Today I think the two containers beside the speaker places are the perfect

> places for even 6x9 speakers and use the original room for a small mid

> range.

>

> Ronny

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> *From:* Scott <scottk at skelleyco.com>

> *To:* 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> *Sent:* Saturday, December 23, 2006 12:37 PM

> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] replacing radio

>

> Tad,

> I think Dick's right about the 4x6 speaker size for the rear.  I had

> forgotten that the round speakers I used in the rear also required

> modifications to work.  And you can certainly get 4x6 speakers that are a

> Dramatic improvement over what you have in there.  My comments re. the round

> speakers reflect my preference to do the mods required to install the best

> speakers possible.

>

> Scott Kelley

>

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> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:

> mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Dick Spellman

> *Sent:* Friday, December 22, 2006 8:17 PM

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] replacing radio

>

> Hey Tad:

>

> Your 82 uses 4X6 in the rear without any problems.  The front speaker

> opening will accept a low profile 4X6 speaker.  That is to say, just avoid a

> dome tweeter that sticks up above the edge of the woofers.  I picked up a

> set of Polk 4X6 after last years holidays on a buy 1 pair ($100) get 1 pair

> free.  I did have to make a slight modification to the front speaker

> openings by removing 1/8 inch along the opening edge nearest the seating

> area.  Using a Dremel this took about 1 minute.  There is absolutely no sign

> of the inner edge being modified, still looks like factory installation.

> Archives no doubt reference other brands that are a perfect fit.

>

> If you buy a receiver from Crutchfield and provide your make, model, &

> year of car they will include a free kit for adapting the original wire set

> for speakers and receiver.  It's just a matter of choice in deciding to

> replace the wire or not.  My preference is to replace it and know I've got a

> clean set-up that won't give me trouble later on or right away if I had a

> hidden problem and did not know it at time of installation.   Nothing like

> taking everything apart a second time so I just do the whole job with new

> wire once and I'm done with it.

>

> Purely for reference purposes see:

> <http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Bb5yiO6jYnX/cgi-bin/ProdGroup.asp?g=51500&cm_re_o=kwufEzM*l5TN99*5TDvDii><http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Bb5yiO6jYnX/cgi-bin/ProdGroup.asp?g=51500&cm_re_o=kwufEzM*l5TN99*5TDvDii>

> These inexpensive speakers fit your car.  I think you could make a slight

> modification and get them to fit the front as well as I mentioned above.

> This receiver comes with the aux input adapter for $160

> <http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Bb5yiO6jYnX/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=113MP4032&g=300&search=kenwood+4032><http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Bb5yiO6jYnX/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=113MP4032&g=300&search=kenwood+4032>

> Probably a dozen others that will fit and look okay if you stay with black

> facia on the receiver.  The display can be programmed to be off (black) when

> you are not using the remote.  Touch the remote it lights up for tuning or

> whatever and goes black again a moment later.

>

> All kinds of deals should be advertised right after the holidays so for

> maybe $200-260 you could get a package that looks and sounds good.  I'm

> still one for tight bass and always prepare and add a sub-woofer and that is

> my justification for pulling new speaker wire.  Got to pull cable for the

> sub anyway mine as well do the whole thing at once.

>

> -\Dick

>

>  Tad Heckaman wrote:

>

> Well, I looked up prices for Nakamichi head units... ouch. They look nice

> and would match the MB perfectly, but I am not willing to spend that much on

> the car just yet. I'd like get everything running smoothly first. For now

> I'm just looking for a cheapish head unit so I can listen to my tunes.

>

> >From what it sounds like, the best thing to do it replace the head unit,

> replace the wires running to the speakers, and replace the speakers

> themselves. I have never installed speakers in a car before, I assume the

> holes for the speakers are measured in centimeters? What sizes should I be

> looking for?

>

>

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

> On 12/22/06, dolans1 at verizon.net < dolans1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> >

> > I second the motion on the floor, Nakamichi over Sony. The Sony will do

> > just as the name states, xplod, Sony is a trash head unit.

> >

> > >From: Scott < scottk at skelleyco.com>

> > >Date: 2006/12/22 Fri AM 02:14:08 CST

> > >To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com >

> > >Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] replacing radio

> >

> > >I'm personally not hot on the flashy graphics and "look at me" design

> > of most of the new car audio gear, in a car like this. If by chance you are

> > concerned about finding something in keeping with the character of the car,

> > take a look at Nakamichi. Expensive tho.Scott Kelley

> > >      From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com   [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]

> > On Behalf Of Tad   Heckaman

> > >Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 4:06 PM

> > >To:  Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> > >Subject: [W126 Coupe] replacing   radio

> > >

> > >  So its Christmas time, and I am, one way or another, getting a

> > radio to replace the one in my car. Currently it has a cracked screen and

> > now   turns off randomly. What should I be looking for in a radio that will

> > work in   the car? I assume just having a line out would work, correct? I am

> > really   wanting one that has a built in aux port so I can plug my mp3

> > player into it.

> > >I stopped by Circuit City to check out what they had, and this is one

> > that   seems like it would work:

> > > http://www.xplodsony.com/xplod/headunits/CDX-GT310

> > >

> > >Any ideas?

> > >

> > >Thanks,

> > >--

> > >Tad Heckaman

> > >'82 380SEC

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