PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - The long-awaited W124 budget stereo install (lotsa pics)

G-Benz · #39 07-02-2008, 03:57 PM

Speakers are stock. There is enough capability between the head unit and the amps to tailor the sound nicely, despite retaining the marginal 15-year old drivers.

When the W124 was getting the top-end treatment, the car sat for three weeks with no battery. The Becker's internal battery died, and when everything was back together, you couldn't boot up with the security code. Becker wants around $200 to refurbish the deck, but I decided to replace it with something else.

Apparently, figuring out how to integrate an aftermarket head unit with the goofy Becker 6-speaker setup proved to be more than I expected...despite reading other threads about members attempting the same.

And there is practically ZERO diagnostic information regarding the system beyond the deck!

So I am simply adding my .02 cents worth to the cause...