[W126 Coupe] Becker & Speakers for sale

[Dick Spellman]

I do not know how this applies to the newer coupes but, the 86 300SE had 
raised rear speaker enclosures with just the single speaker.  I placed a 
set of Polk 6.5 coaxial speakers directly into the package shelf 
enclosures with a foam back box insert for a perfect fit.  As for the 
front dash, I placed a set of 4X6 coaxial into the existing dash 
openings with 1 minor modification.  I used a dremel to cut-out the 
front most edge of the dash (this is the edge facing into the passenger 
compartment not up close to the windscreen).  Removed the edge running 
the length of the opening to a depth of 1/8 to 3/16 inch.  With the 
original cover set in place there is no indication that a 4X6 coaxial is 
in the dash.

When deciding on larger than spec speakers as I did, it's important to 
measure not only the diameter but, the depth of the basket at various 
intervals to allow fitments without a lot of difficulty.  The dremel cut 
is a 5 minute job.  The only caution is to avoid contact of the dremel 
chuck with the dash surface for obvious reasons.  So, I chose a 1.5 inch 
diameter cut-off wheel so the chuck was well up off the dash surface as 
the wheel cut into the recessed lip where the speaker sits.

For obvious reasons, new wire should be run and you might as well run 
power and signal for a sub in the trunk.  I only have the one sedan with 
original Becker radio and speakers.  It sounds great and I wish the 
other MB's had not been upgraded by the previous owners which has forced 
me to replace everything where the sound quality was non-existent.

Dick
On the SEC I built a new sound deck/package shelf to house sub woofers, 
6.5 inch components, rear tweeters and then did much the same up front.  
This was on an 83 coupe where I fitted the doors and the dash with 
components.  Size did not matter where I built to order but, it is a lot 
of work.

Axel Wulff wrote:

> Crutchfield may have the necessary research on what speakers fit, but 
> I would not go as far as saying any speaker of a certain diameter will 
> fit our cars.
>
> The limited depth and height of the OEM speaker locations will 
> restrict your choice of speakers.
>
> I'm in the process of fitting a set of MB Quart PCE 210 (4") and with 
> the tweeter element installed in the coax configuration, they are too 
> high for the dash location.
> Even without the tweeter element (they are removable on these 
> speakers), they need some finagling to fit underneath the stock 
> speaker grilles.
>
> Still, good luck on your search for 2 Ohm. speakers.
>
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 610-731-5453 Cellular
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
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>> From: "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
>> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Becker & Speakers for sale
>> Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:02:08 -0400
>>
>> If you have the standard rear speakers (not the low height ones, which
>> you can tell because the ones in there will have a slope to them), it's
>> easy to find speakers to fit. Just put 3.5" circles in the front with
>> the Crutchfield adapter and any 4x6 in the rear that has the screw holes
>> only at the corner.
>> Richard
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Axel Wulff
>> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 2:31 PM
>> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Becker & Speakers for sale
>>
>> Updating the speakers may be difficult.
>>
>> When I removed the Becker system from my 1990 SEC (10-speaker set-up),
>> the speakers were clearly marked 2 Ohm, and most aftermarket speakers
>> are 4 Ohm.
>>
>> Finding speakers that fit in the OEM loactions is difficult enough, add
>> in that they have to be 2 Ohm and you could be looking for replacement
>> speakers for a very long time.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Axel J. Wulff
>> 610-731-5453 Cellular
>> 610-572-4611 Home
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >From: "Sam Sisic" <ssisic at Antunovich.com>
>> >Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> >To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> >Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Becker & Speakers for sale
>> >Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:02:17 -0500
>> >
>> >Bill,
>> >It looks like your description of your radio fits the 753 model to a T
>> >from Steve's link... Not the 754 as you mention.
>> >Just an observation if it helps.
>> >BTW, I totally understand keeping the radio original... I haven't seen
>> >anything on the market that looks like it would fit the console quite
>> >as well as the original Becker except maybe the Nakamichi Richard
>> >mentions, which has some support issues here in the US.
>> >It's part of the car's persona... Upgrading speakers may be all I would
>>
>> >do along with keeping the existing components maintained. What's cool
>> >is you can play your I-Pod or portable CD player right through the
>> >cassette! All the flexibility of the new cheap crappy looking systems!
>> >Sam
>> >
>> >------------------------------
>> >
>> >Message: 14
>> >Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 18:03:51 -0400
>> >From: "Bill Reford" <billreford at rogers.com>
>> >Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Becker & Speakers for sale
>> >To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> >Message-ID: <004301c6d45b$d5b047d0$6500a8c0 at Bill>
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>> >Hi Steve,
>> >
>> >Thank you for your response, and the link to the different Beckers is
>> >most interesting.
>> >
>> >Becker did respond, however they didn't indicate what could be wrong,
>> >instead, suggested that I ship it to them for a look see, which I think
>>
>> >is appropriate from their point of view.
>> >
>> >I did this some time ago with the Becker from my former 1988 420 SEL
>> >and with the price tag for repairs, the shipping from Canada and back,
>> >the taxes, and the hassle with Canada Customs, it makes me reluctant to
>>
>> >do it again if there is an alternative.
>> >
>> >Looking at your link to the various different Beckers, I believe that I
>>
>> >have a 754 with some variations
>> >
>> >Mine has the same large size display screen as the 754, The 754, has
>> >manual up & down buttons directly underneath the Automatic (frequency
>> >station scanner)  I have the same 2 buttons under the Automatic but
>> >they are labelled VK and DK going from left to right. VK is for tuning
>> >in European traffic stations and DK is a mute key
>> >
>> >The 754 has four AM station buttons labelled 7,8,9,0   Mine has (7,
>> >labelled "K" for short wave) (8 and 9, labelled "M" which brings in AM)
>>
>> >and 0 labelled "L" for long wave.
>> >
>> >So I believe I have yet another model of Becker not exactly described
>> >in your link, (a 754 that says Mexico on the cassette door) not Grand
>> >prix, with a Euro button configuration. I'll snap a picture and send it
>>
>> >to you if you want to add it to your Becker link.
>> >
>> >Many Thanks,
>> >
>> >Bill Reford
>> >
>> >
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