1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Speaker Sizes
The 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC factory audio system includes specific mounting locations that accept designated components, where the dashboard accommodates a 4 inch speaker size and the rear deck lid supports 4x6 inch units. Midrange and full-range designs serve as compatible speaker types for a sound system replacement and 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 | 4x6 | Full-Range |
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1979 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: 0Replacement priority:
High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 01979 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC factory audio system includes 4-inch midrange speakers in the dashboard and 4x6-inch full-range speakers in the rear deck lid. Dashboard speakers may be considered higher priority for replacement since midrange drivers handle the vocal frequency range that tends to be most noticeable during typical listening.
- Midrange speakers in the dashboard position typically focus on the 300Hz to 5kHz frequency spectrum, which contains most speech intelligibility and instrumental fundamentals. Aftermarket replacements with higher sensitivity ratings could provide noticeable clarity improvements without requiring additional amplification.
- The rear deck lid speakers use a 4x6-inch configuration designed to reproduce the entire audible spectrum. Upgrading these full-range units to models with better cone materials and improved surround designs might enhance overall soundstage depth and tonal balance.
- The single DIN radio opening provides standard mounting compatibility for aftermarket head units. Replacing the source unit alongside speaker upgrades would likely produce more substantial audio quality gains than speaker replacement alone, particularly regarding signal clarity and power delivery.
- The 4-inch dashboard locations present physical constraints that may limit bass response regardless of speaker quality. This size typically rolls off below 150-200Hz, suggesting that the rear 4x6-inch speakers handle much of the lower frequency content in this two-location system.