1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE Speaker Sizes
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE factory audio system includes specific mounting locations that accept various components, such as a dashboard accommodating a 4 inch speaker size alongside the rear deck lid which supports 4x6 inch units. For acoustic enhancement, available replacement and upgrade options consist of midrange and full-range driver designs.
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 | 4x6 | Full-Range |
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE 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: 01973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE 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 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE dashboard locations accommodate 4-inch midrange speakers, which suggests a factory focus on mid-frequency reproduction rather than full-spectrum audio in forward positions.
- Rear deck lid positions in the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE accept 4x6 inch full-range speakers, indicating these locations likely handle broader frequency response including bass and treble components.
- The combination of dedicated midrange units in the dashboard and full-range speakers in the rear deck lid represents a distributed audio approach where different frequency ranges may be emphasized at different listening positions.
- Replacing the dashboard midrange speakers could improve vocal clarity and instrumental definition, as these frequencies typically occupy the 300Hz to 5kHz range where human hearing is most sensitive.
- The 4x6 inch rear deck speakers, being full-range types, would benefit from replacements featuring extended bass response and silk or soft-dome tweeters for smoother high-frequency output.
- The Single DIN radio specification indicates a standard 2-inch tall head unit opening, which allows for various aftermarket receivers with potentially improved amplification and equalization capabilities.
- Upgrading both speaker sets simultaneously might provide more noticeable sonic improvements than addressing individual locations, as tonal balance across the cabin would remain more consistent.
- The 4-inch midrange format limits low-frequency extension due to cone surface area constraints, suggesting these drivers primarily support upper bass through lower treble reproduction.