Hello,

I am in the process of updating the stereo in my 1982 300d. The stereo and rear speaker replacement is pretty straight forward. However, the front dash speakers are not. It seems there is no source (at least that I can find) for speakers that properly fit into the dash that can be covered by the stock grills. Does anyone have a source for speakers or an alternative.
Thanks.

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1982 300d Turbo Diesel (Sat in P/O's Garage for 10 years) Purrs Like a Kitten

1999 E300 Turbo Diesel

1998 SLK 230

I used Pioneer TS-G1041R 2-way speakers in the front of my 300td.

I used Boston Acoustics S45

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1985 300D cali 190K

http://mercedes.thatchermathias.com/mw300d.jpg

I put MB-Quart speakers front and rear. No modifications to the car were necessary. I did have to trim the rear speakers a bit to work with the factory grilles. My intent was to not modify the car in any way; I was successful. If it ever became necessary, I would put the original speakers back.

BTW, I also installed new/heavier wire and eliminated the console-mounted fader control.

DKE-110 (4 inch front) 30-70 Watts @ 4 ohms
DKE-113 (5.25 inch rear) 35-90 Watts @ 4 ohms

Jeremy

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

I've purchased from Crutchfield several times (not for my 123 - it's still original and sounds great). I'd trust them for a recommendation for proper fit. Their customer service is top notch.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-H3UziNW1Us7/app/car/mycar.aspx

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Charles
1983 300D, bought new, 215k+ miles, donated to Purple Hearts veterans charity but I have parts for sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/296386-fs-1-owner-83-mb-300d-turbo-rebuild-parts.html

There is an audio forum...

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1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven.

1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.