1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL factory audio system features a dashboard 4 inch speaker size alongside a rear deck lid accommodating 4x6 inch units. Midrange and full-range are compatible speaker types for an audio replacement or 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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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 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 560SL 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 560SL uses relatively small speaker configurations in both dash and rear locations, with 4-inch midrange units mounted in the dashboard and 4x6-inch full-range speakers positioned in the rear deck lid.
- Dashboard speakers in this configuration typically handle mid-frequency content rather than full-range audio, suggesting the factory system may have relied on the rear deck speakers to reproduce lower frequencies.
- The 4x6-inch oval format in the rear deck lid represents a common period specification that attempts to balance bass response with spatial constraints, though the smaller surface area generally limits low-frequency output compared to larger circular designs.
- Upgrading the rear deck speakers might produce more noticeable sonic improvements than replacing the dash midrange units, given that full-range speakers handle a broader frequency spectrum and typically contribute more substantially to overall system output.
- The single DIN radio opening provides compatibility with most aftermarket head units, which could serve as a foundation for system improvements before addressing individual speaker replacements in the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL.
- Coaxial speaker designs in the 4x6-inch size often incorporate integrated tweeters to extend high-frequency response, potentially offering a practical upgrade path for the rear deck location without requiring separate crossover components.
- The 4-inch dash midrange position suggests limited depth availability behind the mounting surface, which could restrict aftermarket speaker selection to models with shallow mounting profiles.