Wanting to upgrade the speakers in the fairing, have no plans to add an amp at the moment and plan that stick with a 5.25" speaker. So I'm between 3, alpine sps-510, Polk audio db-521, and the Polk audio bd-522. Any recommendations or any others in the <$100 price range I should look at?
Fairing speaker upgrade
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Your looking at the wrong amp...I'm using the RS400
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You may be confusing the 651 with the 6501.
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Yeah, I think all of the MM speakers have a separate crossover box. I have a pair of 6x9s around here somewhere and they are like that.
I have a pair of DB6501s in my fairing right now and I really like them. Very good audio quality and they do have the benefits you describe since there is no post for the tweeter.
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I ran these same speakers for over 2 yrs. no issues. I removed them because of wrong info. Hertz disappointed with detached woofers. Both! Less than a year.
I put back in the polks. They rock hard.
it was explained to me by a tech at Crutchfield and shown on a Polk description sheet that a 4 ohm source is compatible. I set my gain a little lower and HP on the amp. No clipping no excessive heat. Good speakers.
All though this is not my amp of choice and many discredit it. I have been using it for over 4 yrs. it's still working well.
Next choice will either be
The RF 400 or the new Soundstream ST41000DB with blue tooth
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This is Polks own statement. (All factory and aftermarket systems)
Sorry it posted twice.
Please tell me what this means. I will tell you I believe it to be accurate as I am experiencing how these speakers are performing. A great choice. And well made.
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That comment is from Crutchfield. I have searched the polk site and all I can find is what I posted. Again, it may work. I may use them myself, but my amp is rated for 2ohms stereo and 4ohms bridged. I just wouldn't suggest it to others use them unless their amp is designed for the lower impedance. Just consider Ohms Law before choosing to use low impedance speakers on a source not designed to handle it.
On a side note, if you look at the images for the hawg amps the distortion goes up by a multiple of 1,000 when you go from 4ohm stereo to 4ohm bridge (comparable to 2ohm stereo). Most amps will have similar results.
Doing a google search "Important note: These polk speakers use a low" I found two from Crutchfield and the one for the 6x9 includes the word "Virtually" but either way, the comment is from Crutchfield. Polk warns using them unless the amp manufacturer recommends it.
On a side note, if you look at the images for the hawg amps the distortion goes up by a multiple of 1,000 when you go from 4ohm stereo to 4ohm bridge (comparable to 2ohm stereo). Most amps will have similar results.
Doing a google search "Important note: These polk speakers use a low" I found two from Crutchfield and the one for the 6x9 includes the word "Virtually" but either way, the comment is from Crutchfield. Polk warns using them unless the amp manufacturer recommends it.
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Fair enough. I now realize it was a Crutchfield statement.
As professional and reliable as a company like Crutch-field is I have to think the techs are confident in what they state. They pointed me to the statement on line. He did spend the time with me on the phone explaining Polks efficient design. The amp at 4 ohms will produce alittle more than 75 watts to the 2.7 ohm speaker. Approx 100 ?
Don't know what that will do to the amp or the speaker but with my gain set fairly low (4) and never really driving a hard bass. I'm confident I can get the performance out of these
Polk also actually makes a 3 ohm speaker as well.
We'll see how it works. So far I'm liking it.
As professional and reliable as a company like Crutch-field is I have to think the techs are confident in what they state. They pointed me to the statement on line. He did spend the time with me on the phone explaining Polks efficient design. The amp at 4 ohms will produce alittle more than 75 watts to the 2.7 ohm speaker. Approx 100 ?
Don't know what that will do to the amp or the speaker but with my gain set fairly low (4) and never really driving a hard bass. I'm confident I can get the performance out of these
Polk also actually makes a 3 ohm speaker as well.
We'll see how it works. So far I'm liking it.
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Come on Mr-B.. You jumping to some mighty big ASSumptions wouldn't you say?
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I received the Polk DB521's today and got them in. First I will say they went in a lot easier than the factory came out and I made a 6" wire harness/adapter so I didn't have to cut, splice, and solder the factory wiring.
Now onto the speakers. I'm happy with my purchase. They are clear and clean sounding with a little more bass. Haven't been able to ride with them in yet because I am currently waiting on my windshield to show up.
Now onto the speakers. I'm happy with my purchase. They are clear and clean sounding with a little more bass. Haven't been able to ride with them in yet because I am currently waiting on my windshield to show up.
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How are the db 521's working out. I see you made a adapter is the connection different from stock? Anything special I should know about wiring. Is there a crossover?
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