I posted this in the diesel forum too, sorry in advance for the cross post. I am getting ready to upgrade the stereo in my wagon. I think the biggest problem is the speakers kinda suck, I replaced the 4 that are there with some high end ones and still get little bass. I have been looking for newer front door panels that have the speaker there, but so far have had no luck.. I noticed on the board that someone had built a box for the rear that didn't interfere with the third row seat but I use that space with all of the seats folded down quite frequently. What else has anyone done to get some better sound from one of these? Stuff a sub somewhere? the spare tire/jack storage area look like possible candidates to me for larger speakers but I hate to start cutting holes there..

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Bill

Backyard Shadetree Mechanic, 30 years running.

1987 300TD
1988 300E (sold, sniff)
1999 S320
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Truck (Diesel)
2001 Ford Expedition
1988 Suzuki Samurai
On my list to buy: R129, for me, and a R107 for my wife.

I put a 10 in the cavity that the bottom for the third row seat sits in.



Nice punchy bass, out of sight.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

See the 'W124 speakers' post by remotemark, right beside yours.

To sum up, speakers are less of an issue than insufficient power - i.e. add an amp(s) and/or head unit before upgrading the speakers.

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

Can this be done with a third row seat?

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Bill

Backyard Shadetree Mechanic, 30 years running.

1987 300TD
1988 300E (sold, sniff)
1999 S320
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Truck (Diesel)
2001 Ford Expedition
1988 Suzuki Samurai
On my list to buy: R129, for me, and a R107 for my wife.