Becker Replacement?? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tobybul · #1 11-11-2008, 08:49 PM

The orig Becker on my 84D is making annoying crackle sounds. I'd like to replace it with a cd/radio unit. Crutchfield is a good source for direct replacements but i thought I'd just get some input from the forum for recommendations. Not looking for anything too fancy. I was considering this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=300&i=130P3000IB

MBeige · #2 11-11-2008, 09:03 PM

Back in 2005 I got an Eclipse CD3413 model unit, because it has two knobs which I liked, has CD-R playing capability (burn mp3's as data) and has a more orderly set of buttons than others. Here it is in my car:

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/legomech/MercedesBenz300D/Sep-29-2006/p1010031.jpg

71inka02 · #3 11-11-2008, 09:15 PM

In reference to radio's --- take a look at this one in my 83 300D...how many of us have seen a VDO radio? I think it flows nicely with the VDO 'theme' of these classic cars...

pawoSD · #4 11-11-2008, 09:55 PM

I've got a couple becker radios out of our SD's (drop in replacement for you) if you want to buy one from me.

They both work fine, but I pulled them out and put in a couple kenwood/sirius head units.

Otherwise I'd recommend Kenwood....they seem to make good stuff.

JimmyL · #5 11-11-2008, 09:56 PM

I like a volume knob and a tuning knob!!!!
I fight through the stupid volume thing on my Beckers, well, because they are Beckers!! Were I to buy one, 2 knobs would be mandatory. And really, isn't that true in many aspects of life.......

pawoSD · #6 11-11-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

I like a volume knob and a tuning knob!!!!
I fight through the stupid volume thing on my Beckers, well, because they are Beckers!! Were I to buy one, 2 knobs would be mandatory. And really, isn't that true in many aspects of life.......

My fancy digital kenwood has two knobs.

::matthew · #7 11-11-2008, 10:08 PM

I replaced mine with a Blaupunkt from Crutchfield.

showme · #8 11-11-2008, 10:18 PM

Anybody know of any Bose speakers that will fit an 81 300D? These speakers in the dash are pretty small.

::matthew · #9 11-11-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by showme

Anybody know of any Bose speakers that will fit an 81 300D? These speakers in the dash are pretty small.

I think just about any 4" will fit if you're willing to bring them up from the bottom. I have Boston Acoustics in the front and dropped them in from the top. I had to trim one of the four "tabs" for the grille to fit right.

sixto · #10 11-11-2008, 11:14 PM

Try the Pioneer at a store before buying. Some have have the volume knob double as a joystick. Clumsy fingers can skip to the next song when intending to turn up the volume. There's some discussion in Crutchfield's user reviews of each product.

Sixto
87 300D

charmalu · #11 11-12-2008, 01:47 AM

Iam a two knobber also. one turns it on, the other moves the needle to the station I want. Don`t have to remember some number for the station.

these new radios have so many do dads, buttons, and graphics I about run off the road trying to get my eyes focused onthe darn thing

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now for some soothing music and a couple soft knobs

Charlie

TylerH860 · #12 11-12-2008, 01:57 AM

Head units look good when they're black like the original beckers. LOVE the VDO, by the way. Where can you buy those? (not a single ebay listing)

The silver Sony head unit in Norm bothers me.