That looks pretty good. Did you make a port in the box for better bass response? I have the setup you originally had with the speakers in seperate boxes from the previous owner. I would like to relocate them to behind the rear seat if possible. The two boxes just about take up all of the space that is back there now. Let us know how it turns out.

 

Did you make a port in the box for better bass response?

Not yet but would be easy to do. The MDF just covers the original speaker boxes and will be re-moveable.

 

No room on the trunk side. The fuel tank and expansion tank are there.

 

I was affraid that may be the issue, are there alternative mounting locations for differnet size speakers? Instead od highjacking this thread I will do search

 

Nobby has a really nice installation.

 

Bass is non-directional so the porting could be on the sides of the speaker box. Or the top for that matter. That's why a subwoofer can be placed anywhere in a home theater setup. May play around with it a bit. There's only so much you can do with a sound system in an open car.

 

I am in the process of finding good side panels for either side of the rear seat because a PO had done what you describe.

 

Rowdie,

Can you explain a little more , what is the problem with the side panels you have now .

Den Downunder

 

They have speaker holes and the plastic is cracked and broken.

 

REAR SPEAKERS PHOTOS

HI Guys and girls as requested I have supplied photos of my rear speaker installation being 6 inch ( not 7 inch ) JVC 150 watt rear speakers .

Photos show the cut out hole and speaker installed .

Its the best way to go to preserve the valuable rear space for luggage parcels etc. with no sound issues .

 

Easy. Yes. Best. No. But it is your car. Kind of like what wheels to buy. Whatever makes you happy.

 

best way to set up rear speakers



Rowdie , yes I agree its all a personal choice and thats what makes the world go round , I have mods in my car that would not be carried out by many people , but for me yes.

However in regard to rear speakers its the only way for me as I dont want to lose the great space provided in this model, as when I travel on extended trips I carry a golf bag and two suitcases . I am a golf tragic .

I dont need the finest sound system known to mankind , just a good system, and lots of room in my r107.

Den downunder

 

No intention of a highjack here, but ironically, yesterday when I read about folks wanting to be able to use their full rear parcel shelf, I had the idea of making a higher, larger parcel shelf... and look what shows up today in the "I found this on ebay/cl" thread:

They also have map pocket speakers too. See more pics here, or in the ebay and photobuket ads: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c...7-sl-slc-class/1555434-found-107-craigslist-ebay-etc-bw107-157.html#post5149765

 

Project completed. Like the results but not %100. Came out too "boxey" looking but will be OK for now. Would like to somehow mold the ends to fit in the curves of the car but that may be a bit above my skills as a woodworker. May give it a try...happy with the way the vinyl came out but developed a new respect for those who do it for a living.

 

I think it looks nice. My speakers are installed right now like yours were originally - in angled enclosures that do allow the high end to be heard in front.

I like the look of nobby's pic below (post 13 at http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c107-sl-slc-class/1582986-invisible-speakers-2.html). Think I'll eventually finish mine similarly.

A prior owner had cut out holes in the shelf for 6x9's, and installed some decent speakers - Alpine Type R, if I recall. However, there wasn't enough space under the shelf to take advantage of the bass; and they faced straight up, so one got no high end from them in front. When I added new 6x9's I went to Hertz Energy 6x9 triax, and cut out holes on the bottom of the angled enclosures and matched them to the existing cutouts, to maximize the airspace and bass response. The angled enclosures do get the high end response to the front, and bass is significantly better.

I don't have a lot of power - only 45 watts RMS per channel. But the Hertz speakers in back together with the small Alpines in front sound pretty good. Now I need to make it look better. Like nobby's photo.

 

Recycled pics...

Luggage style W107 rear seat speaker....works fine for bass.

 

Luggage style W107 rear seat speaker....works fine for bass.

I figure i could go look for the original thread, but does it unplug easily, so you can stow the trunk in the trunk.

 

Luggage speaker has one Neutrik XLR-style connectror and the left rear seat safety belt holds the speaker behind driver seat - so I will get the best vibs.

I just unplug and lift the suitcase into trunk when the rear seat is needed. I should have second XLR connector in the trunk...

 

I should have second XLR connector in the trunk...

Great idea! That way you get the option to bring the bass up front when you don't have two rear passengers.

 

500sl the best

NGArover,

your experience with a speed burst in your 560SL :thumbsup:is great but you get a better speed burst out of a 500sl , it is the fastest of all the 107s.

When mercedes loaded down the 500sl with pollution gear for the US market it did not run well so they increased capacity to 560 , however the 560 still will not out run a 500SL .

My 500SL has not center muffler and cat convertor and does 0 to 60 in under 7 seconds .however I agree your 560 will give you a buzz compared to the TD.

Den Downunder

 

I wonder if something like this could be incorporated into the 107 headrest. MMMMMM

 

Thanks Skylaw. I've yet to see a setup (including mine) that knocks my socks off. They all look "added". Guess that's the challenge of adding something that looks stock to something that was never there in the first place. Maybe a few more beers will help...lol. I'm running a trunk mounted amp with 60 watts per channel for just the rear speakers. It's loud enough. Damn I must be getting old...never thought I'd say that.

 

I'm running a trunk mounted amp with 60 watts per channel for just the rear speakers.

I moved my amp out of the trunk because it would overheat and trip on stinkin hot days.

I haven't had any problems since I moved it "under" the parcel shelf.

 

W T F Fonzi

There is no way on earth the couple in the back of that 107 have legs. I'm sorry, it just isn't possible.

 

There is no way on earth the couple in the back of that 107 have legs. I'm sorry, it just isn't possible.

They've been surgically removed.
If you look just behind the passenger seat you'll see where one pair of feet have been stored. :thumbsup:

 

Two grown human beings in the back of an SL.....

Call Ripleys !!!!

 

My rear speakers are also cut into the side panels by the PO which, since the SL has the back seats option installed, was the best alternative I guess. The panels are cracked and I intend to try and fix them by using fiberglass and trying to better anchor the speakers into the holes.

I too am looking for a set of spare panels

 

Rear seat space for adults

Enough for me - if the passenger is infant ::thumbsup:

 

Den, would you by chance have a picture of your rear speaker installation ...?

Tom
thaas1@comcast.net

 

Take a look here....many options.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c107-sl-slc-class/1643707-107-audio-thread.html