w124 Coupe Front Speaker (component) replacement..

[charan_singh]

ive upgraded the sound system in 124, the front i used JL Audio 4" coaxials, with Infinity Kappa Tweeters mounted on the top of the A pillar. The rears are 5.25" and again JL Coaxials have been used with Infinity Kappa Tweeters mounted onto the parcel shelf.

I would recommend amplifying them too. I have 2 JL Audio XD400.4 Amps which are awesome and small, so they can be mounted pretty much anywhere, and pack a punch too. That would be enough to give you a very descent sound setup, however if you want bass then you would have to invest in a subwoofer. I have 2 JL Audio 13w7 Subwoofers in the boot with JL Audio 1000/1 amps. This setup has to be one of the best in terms of sound quality i have heard. Regardless to say, rainbow are also very good, however i think you should pick a better range from rainbow. I would recommend the ZR or XR components/coaxial by JL Audio.

The crossover would be mounted inside the speaker pod (inside the dashboard) theres plenty of room to play with.

This sounds lovely. I have done something similar with the front. Infinity coaxials (4") with some tweeters sitting on the dash. But they are not amplified. In order to get my midrange thumping as it should I will need to amplify the front and invest in some speakers for the rear shelf. Have some sub's well powered in the boot(JL 12W0v2 x2), but now I feel the sound lacks balance, but a good start. Does anyone have any experience of inserting the some decent speakers into the door? How is this done? Custom install? Or can you buy a specific piece to put on the standard door card?

Interested to see of anyone has opinions on what speakers are good for the rear? It sounds like you are suggesting JL Audio...will investigate. Thanks

 

[grober]

Some dash mods in this post:- W124 fronet speaker replace question - MBWorld.org Forums

and this post shows a possible placement for front door speakers towards the rear of the door panel. PeachPartsWiki: Door panel removal, map pocket fix, door check replacement evidently 6.5" are possible. In the states they had the provision for door speakers. DOOR PANELLING but I think most people make their own of MDF or similar. It might be possible that speaker pods from later models could be modded to fit- dont know??

 

[grober]

Here's what possible with custom front pods http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/60987-w124-speakers.html

 

[grober]

And if cost is no object Jehnert seem to be the firm for custom door panels. Stereo Upgrades, W124, moderate budget - Page 3 - MBWorld.org Forums
ps a regular poster Bolide has posted lots on this subject in W124s.