1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Speaker Sizes

The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC speaker size chart provides detailed specifications for factory and aftermarket audio system components. Information includes speaker locations within the vehicle, covering dashboard and rear deck lid positions. Data covers replacement and upgrade options for the original audio system, with specifications for both factory-installed and aftermarket components.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Dashboard 4 Midrange
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Lid 4x6 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Speaker Replacement Summary

2 total positions
1 easy to replace
0 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 0

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 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 450SLC contains two distinct speaker locations with different size requirements and frequency range capabilities.
  • Dashboard positions utilize 4-inch midrange speakers, which typically handle middle frequencies without reproducing the lowest bass notes or highest treble ranges.
  • Rear deck lid positions accommodate 4x6 inch full-range speakers, which are designed to reproduce a broader spectrum of frequencies compared to midrange-only units.
  • Upgrading the rear deck lid speakers may provide more noticeable sound quality improvements due to their full-range capability and larger surface area for sound projection.
  • The dashboard midrange speakers likely serve as a complement to the rear full-range units rather than functioning as standalone audio sources.
  • The size difference between the 4-inch and 4x6 inch speakers suggests the rear deck has additional space for larger driver cones, potentially allowing greater bass response from those positions.
  • Aftermarket speaker options should match these specific size requirements, as the mounting depths and grille openings were designed around these factory specifications.
  • The single DIN radio specification indicates a standard head unit opening, which allows for direct replacement with most aftermarket radios without additional modification.
  • Sound staging in this configuration typically places midrange vocals and instruments toward the front while lower frequencies emanate from the rear deck position.