1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Speaker Sizes
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC speaker size chart provides factory and aftermarket speaker specifications for replacement and upgrade purposes. Information covers speaker locations in the dashboard and rear deck lid. Details include specifications for the factory audio system and available aftermarket options suitable for each position.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 4 | Midrange |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 4x6 | Full-Range |
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1989 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: 01989 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC dashboard locations accommodate 4-inch midrange speakers, suggesting a factory audio configuration that likely separated frequency reproduction across multiple driver positions rather than relying on single full-range units in the front soundstage.
- Rear deck lid positions in this vehicle accept 4x6 inch full-range speakers, which handle the complete frequency spectrum from a single driver unit positioned behind the seating area.
- The single DIN radio opening indicates a standard 2-inch tall head unit installation space, which was typical for European vehicles of this era and affects available aftermarket stereo upgrade options.
- Dashboard midrange speakers typically reproduce middle frequencies between bass and treble ranges, meaning the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC factory system may have required separate woofers or subwoofers elsewhere in the vehicle to handle lower frequency reproduction.
- The 4x6 inch rear speakers represent a different form factor than the front dashboard units, which could result in tonal variations between front and rear audio output due to the different driver surface areas and enclosure characteristics.
- Replacing the dashboard midrange speakers might offer limited overall sound improvement if the system lacks dedicated tweeters for high-frequency reproduction or sufficient bass drivers for low-end output.
- The rear deck lid full-range speakers would handle bass, midrange, and treble frequencies simultaneously, though the 4x6 inch size may limit low-frequency extension compared to larger woofer configurations.
- Front speaker replacement priority might focus on the dashboard midrange units since they typically handle vocal and instrumental frequencies most critical to perceived sound quality in the listening position.