300 ce 1992 speaker advice.

[smoothcoupe]

I want to upgrade the standard speakers in my 92 124 coupe. I dont wsnt to cut any extra hole in the car, maybe some really good custom fit speakers. I dont mind spending a few quid on these so long as they are quality. Oh and also any recomendation on an amp to run them. Cheers.

 

[shanksy]

Rainbow do the only custom fit ones I know of, IQ120 are the best KX120 are also pretty good. I have the KX120's which I got from RaySmith.co.uk
They can also fit in the rear shelf with a tiny mod on the plastic holders they sit in.

As for amps couldn't help you on that one, I just use the 4x45 on my head unit and use my amp to power the sub.

 

[GP801]

Agreed. The rainbows are much better than the standard speakers. They dont really need an amp to drive them.

 

[300CE]

Hi smoothcoupe, check out this link from an earlier thread concerning upgrades:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/48217-w124-speaker-upgrades.html

 

[bh13coupe]

yes, suggest the more expensive Rainbows to start off, you can then consider small sub to boost the bass if necessary.

 

[bolide]

IMHO the W124 needs a sub to make music listenable. Those 4" front speakers just don't cut it

Nick Froome

 

[shanksy]

Totally agree on the need for a sub. If you want a punchy bass then get a good 10" sub and if you want a more rounded bass then go for a good 12". I listen to all types of music and prefer the more natural bass of the 12" in a sealed box. If your head unit is at least 4 x 40W RMS then you should want about 2-300w RMS powering the sub.
I would suggest doing the fronts and getting a good sub/amp in before thinking about the rears, it does give a slightly fuller sound when the levels are set right but you can get it sounding pretty good without them.