Mercedes-Benz 600SEC Speaker Size
Speaker size, type, and location chart for Mercedes-Benz 600SEC models from 1993 to 1993 production years.
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Front Door Panel Speaker
| Years | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Midrange | 4 |
Rear Door Panel Speaker
| Years | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Midbass / Full-Range | 6.5 |
Mercedes-Benz 600SEC Speaker FAQ
What speakers should I replace first in my Mercedes-Benz 600SEC for the biggest sound improvement?
Replace the 6.5 inch rear door speakers first. They handle more of the frequency range and typically get 15-25 watts more power than the 4 inch fronts. The rear location in the Mercedes-Benz 600SEC tends to produce fuller bass response around 60-80Hz. Front 4 inch speakers mainly cover midrange anyway. You'll notice the difference immediately with the rears - better vocals, more present bass. The 4 inch fronts can wait unless they're completely blown.
Should I go with component or coaxial speakers for my Mercedes-Benz 600SEC door panels?
Coaxials work better for most 600SEC setups. Components need separate tweeter mounting and crossovers - the door panels might not have ideal tweeter placement. 6.5 inch coaxials around 4 ohms will give you decent separation without the installation headaches. If you're running an aftermarket amp pushing 50+ watts RMS, then components make sense. But factory head unit power? Coaxials handle that fine and sound more balanced in the Mercedes-Benz 600SEC cabin acoustics.
What's the difference between full-range and coaxial speakers for the 6.5 inch rear position?
Full-range speakers have a single cone handling everything from maybe 80Hz to 15kHz. Coaxials add a separate tweeter for highs above 3-4kHz. In the Mercedes-Benz 600SEC rear doors, coaxials usually sound clearer because the tweeter aims toward you better. Full-range can sound muddy in the upper frequencies. Though some people prefer the warmer sound of full-range... depends on your music. Rock and electronic benefit from coaxial separation. Jazz might sound fine either way.
Can I use the same speaker type in both front and rear door panels of my Mercedes-Benz 600SEC?
You could run 6.5 inch speakers in both positions if the front doors fit them. But the factory 4 inch front setup probably limits you to that size. Different sizes actually help - 4 inch fronts handle midrange vocals while 6.5 rears fill in bass and upper frequencies. Creates natural separation. If you force same-size speakers everywhere, you might get phase issues or frequency buildup around 200-400Hz. The Mercedes-Benz 600SEC was designed with this size difference for acoustic reasons.