R129 Replace Door Speakers

[drewmwillis]

Can anyone post instructions on how to get into the door panel of my 1991 500SL to replace the speakers?

Thanks in advance!
~drew

[Boudreaux]

Originally Posted by drewmwillis

Can anyone post instructions on how to get into the door panel of my 1991 500SL to replace the speakers?

Thanks in advance!
~drew

Click on this link for detailed info about removing the doorpanel of a R129.

http://www.astro-nut.com/mb-door.html

[drewmwillis]

Perfect!

Thanks!

[drewmwillis]

No one would by chance have a how to on installing the head unit?

[LeaUK]

I think mine has a ISO connector, meaning it was a simple unplug the old unit and plug in the new...

Easy..

[drewmwillis]

Originally Posted by LeaUK

I think mine has a ISO connector, meaning it was a simple unplug the old unit and plug in the new...

Easy..

How do I initally remove the old stereo?

[G-Benz]

drewmwillis:

I'd like to know where you got your speakers and for how much?

My driver's side woofer (if you want to call it that) seems to have a loose voice coil (buzzes or rattles at low volumes). I'd just as soon replace it too.

[drewmwillis]

Originally Posted by G-Benz

drewmwillis:

I'd like to know where you got your speakers and for how much?

My driver's side woofer (if you want to call it that) seems to have a loose voice coil (buzzes or rattles at low volumes). I'd just as soon replace it too.

Well from the information I've gathered, the door speakers are a 3.5" and 6.5".

Both top mounted and have only 1.5" of depth --which makes finding a replacement a bit difficult

For the 3.5" I have a set of JL Audio TR350-CX on the way.

For the 6.5", I'm trying to find a set of Blaupunkt ODx652 which proving to be a bit of a challange

For my head unit, I bought an Alpine CDA-9855 that should arrive soon as well.

Finally, for my sub, I have a JL Audio 10w6v2 in a sealed QLogic Box with a Kenwood 600watt amp that will sit in the Jumpseat area.

Right now I'm still searching for the Blaupunkt speakers, but I've bought everything else.

I hope this helps!
~drew

[leejxxxxx]

Originally Posted by G-Benz

drewmwillis:

I'd like to know where you got your speakers and for how much?

My driver's side woofer (if you want to call it that) seems to have a loose voice coil (buzzes or rattles at low volumes). I'd just as soon replace it too.

I don't know if the '95 SL has the same panels as my '97 but I bought the 6.5" speakers at Frys. I had to fight with the guy there since he was sure only another Bose speaker could be used. When he finally gave in and showed me the 6.5" drivers, I picked the cheapest two way speakers I could find at 4 ohms. My reasoning was that I didn't want to pay big bucks for speakers where I might have to cut the wire for the tweeter since the 6.5" speakers are, I guess, the woofers. Well, I put them in and instead of the incessant buzzing, I got real music and it sounds great! I never did cut the tweeter wire. Total cost, $37 dollars since they were open boxed.

[G-Benz]

Those Blaus are pricey! Is that the OEM driver that MB uses, or are your stepping up the gear?

[drewmwillis]

Originally Posted by G-Benz

Those Blaus are pricey! Is that the OEM driver that MB uses, or are your stepping up the gear?

oh i'm completely upgrading!!!!

[LeaUK]

Drewmwillis

The JL seem a great choice form the specs, with 28.5Hz Fs and it's low Vas suggest a reasonable enclosure size - it should fit in the rear fine.

I'm also keen on carrying out a similar exersise but euro cars have seats and so I need to investigate how to get 'within' the rear enclosed section.

I'm very interested in your project so please do keep us informed.

Thanks
Lea

[drewmwillis]

Originally Posted by LeaUK

I'm very interested in your project so please do keep us informed.

I should have most of my stuff by the end of this week, so once I get it installed, I post pictures!

[drewmwillis]

Well, trying to get the Blaupunkts was nearly impossible, so I'm taking a chance with a set of Infinity Kappa 63.5i 6-1/2" 3-way Speakers

Though the mounting depth is over 2", the car toys website claims this will be a "direct fit" in the car, so we'll see how that goes -- I might have to get creative with the mounting.

Also, the 3.5" JL's were backordered, so I changed my order to Infinity Reference 3002cf 3-1/2" 2-way Speakers

I was able to get both sets from Crutchfield for a hair under $200.

We'll see what happens!

[LeaUK]

Are you going to disconnect the high frequency driver from the Blaupunks?