front and rear speaker on w124

[adamshaban1]

hi i have a 85 e200 w124 model and i wanted to upgrade the factory front dash and rear speakers without having to cut too much into the interior...i really need help with speaker size and what would be good speakers for both with good bass sound and overall sound...i really need help on this because ive been looking for a while...thankz
if u have any speaker suggestions tell me abt them also

[Bob C.]

Rainbow from Germany are a good choice and a direct fit.

[thacreator]

i am really happy with my infinity reference speakers in my 190E
i'm not sure what size the fronts are on the 124 (probobly 5.25")
as for the rears i would go with 6.5", 6x9's will give you more bass but if you are planning to install a sub sooner or later don't get the 6x9's since the bass from those and the sub will play at a delay and screw up your sound quality
i know this from experiance and i'm just warning you
Tom

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92 190E 2.3 5-Speed
93 300E 2.8

[Austin85]

There is no choice for quality.... look for MB Quarts ; Better than the rest...

I got mine here at a great price; very happy

http://www.allcarstereo.com/index.php

[thacreator]

MB Quarts are good speakers, i'm planning when i save up some money to get those 3-way components for the front of my car
can u tell me how are those titanium tweeters, do they create that high pitch noise that hurts your ears?

[Austin85]

Good choice. The tweeters are incredible I like high ends so no issues with too much. Besides you control the EQ or treble.........

[reece]

Rainbows are a good choice. Just drop them in.. No retro fit.
click here for w124 p/n 231182

Originally Posted by adamshaban1

hi i have a 85 e200 w124 model and i wanted to upgrade the factory front dash and rear speakers without having to cut too much into the interior...i really need help with speaker size and what would be good speakers for both with good bass sound and overall sound...i really need help on this because ive been looking for a while...thankz
if u have any speaker suggestions tell me abt them also

Rainbow Dealer Site

[Ramblin]

As someone who was in Car Audio for almost 30 years I would say there is no such thing as a best speaker. Speakers are an individually analyzed item and different people like the different characteristics of different speakers. I personally like a somewhat muted high end whereas others prefer a brighter high end. Not all speakers sound the same and it is those differences that appeal to different ears. Isn't that the reason we live in America so we can be different......My 2 cents.........

[lee polowczuk]

different type question..... does anyone know the crappy brand of speaker that was put in the late 80's w124's.

I can't believe people who bought these cars new and paid what they did, tolerated this system.

[mike690003]

The interior speakers were 4x6 from factory (if I remember correctly). I replaced them with some pioneer 4x6 in the rear, and a good set of tweeters in the front. The 6x9's give good bass, but there is going to be a problem cutting the rear deck and finding suitable speaker covers.

BTW: When I removed my old speakers I read the back, and they were 15 measley watts!!

[adamshaban1]

ok new question ...i just bought a sony xplod 4/3/2 amp 500watts on a 12in xplod sub 800w max...any one have any idea if im gonna get good sound on this..system or has tried xplod amps and subs with similar ratings...i also wanna know where is a good spot to place the amp and sub and whats the best way to get good basss into the cabin (i know by porting under the first aid) but i would really like to see some pics of sub and amp placements and the best way to port the trunk into the cabin....thankz

[adamshaban1]

heres a pic of the amp and sub so u guys can tell me what u think
http://www.discountave.net/xsso12carsu8.html ------->sub
http://www.epinions.com/Sony_XM_504Z_Car_Audio_Amplifier/display_~full_specs ----------> amp

[BENZ-LGB]

How about direct replacement door speakers for the 300TE wagon (1989/w124 body).

Now that I bought a new Alpine HU for my daughter's wagon the OEM speakers sound pretty crappy.