1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC factory audio system includes specific mounting locations that accommodate different drivers. Dashboard and rear deck lid locations accept 4 inch speakers and a 4x6 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a sound system upgrade include midrange and full-range.
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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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 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: 01987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC front dashboard positions accommodate 4-inch midrange speakers, suggesting these locations may handle middle frequency reproduction rather than full-spectrum audio output.
- Rear deck lid positions accept 4x6-inch full-range speakers, which could indicate these locations serve as the primary source for bass and treble frequencies in the factory audio configuration.
- Dashboard midrange speakers might benefit from replacement with components that emphasize vocal clarity and instrumental detail in the mid-frequency bands.
- The rear deck configuration with full-range capability suggests that upgrading these 4x6-inch positions could yield noticeable improvements in overall system output and frequency response.
- Single DIN radio compatibility provides standard aftermarket head unit options for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC, which may enable enhanced amplification and signal processing capabilities when paired with upgraded speakers.
- The combination of dedicated midrange units in the dashboard and full-range speakers in the rear deck represents a distributed audio approach that separates frequency responsibilities across different cabin locations.
- Speaker replacement in this configuration might prioritize the rear deck positions first, given their full-range designation and potentially greater contribution to perceived sound quality.
- Aftermarket 4-inch midrange speakers with higher sensitivity ratings could potentially increase front-stage presence without requiring additional amplification modifications.
- The 4x6-inch format in the rear provides more cone area than the dashboard positions, which typically correlates with improved bass response capability and higher maximum volume potential.
- Component speaker systems designed for these specific sizes might offer tweeters and crossovers that could enhance high-frequency extension beyond what the factory midrange and full-range configurations provided.