1979 Mercedes-Benz 280E Speaker Sizes
The 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280E factory audio system includes specific mounting locations that accommodate 4 inch speakers in the dashboard and accept 5.25 inch units on the rear deck lid, establishing a 5.25 inch speaker size benchmark for the latter area. Midrange, midbass, and full-range units serve as viable options during any audio replacement upgrade.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 4 | Midrange |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 280E Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
1
easy to replace
0
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 01979 Mercedes-Benz 280E Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280E offers two speaker locations that may benefit from upgrades in different priority order depending on listening preferences and current component condition.
- Dashboard positions accommodate 4 inch midrange speakers, which typically handle vocal frequencies and instrumental detail in the mid-frequency spectrum without producing substantial low-end output.
- Rear deck lid locations accept 5.25 inch components that could function as either midbass drivers or full-range units, providing flexibility in system configuration based on desired tonal balance.
- Midbass speakers in the 5.25 inch locations would likely produce deeper bass response than dashboard midranges, potentially creating a more balanced frequency distribution across the listening environment.
- Full-range speakers in the rear position would reproduce a broader frequency spectrum from a single driver, though possibly with compromises in low-frequency extension compared to dedicated midbass components.
- Replacing dashboard midranges might improve clarity in vocals and higher instrumental frequencies, while rear deck upgrades could enhance overall tonal warmth and bass presence.
- The single DIN radio opening suggests aftermarket head unit installation remains straightforward, which could provide additional power and signal processing capabilities for upgraded speakers.
- Combining upgraded midrange components in the dashboard with midbass drivers in the rear deck could create a two-way system that divides frequency responsibilities between front and rear locations.