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skottoman · 07-27-2007, 07:32 PM

Ok, the Polks have arrived. I am going to put DB501's in front, and DB651s in back.

For now, thoughts on the new 501's. (not yet installed).
- A little disappointed as I thought they would be bigger. Driver is the same size as stock. How can they be different than the DB400? How can they call them 5" speakers when the driver is only 3.5"?!!
- Magnet is substantial. Much better than stock. I can already tell they will sound better.
- Stock - 120 watts max, 40 watts RMS, 4 Ohms. Polks - 135 watts max, 45 watts RMS, 4 Ohms.
- Size is absolutly a perfect drop in scenario. Screw holes line up, and stock cover fits.(which is what I wanted, see pix)

- Also comparison pic of the DB651s. It fits in stock opening, but I will have to use the Polk cover (because it is bigger). It's currently silver, i'll paint it black... and as a bonus, they match my LSS wheels. Ya know... like the TOURING wheels...

Pix...

07-27-2007, 07:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	Ok, the Polks have arrived. I am going to put DB501's in front, and DB651s in back. For now, thoughts on the new 501's. (not yet installed). - A little disappointed as I thought they would be bigger. Driver is the same size as stock. How can they be different than the DB400? How can they call them 5" speakers when the driver is only 3.5"?!! - Magnet is substantial. Much better than stock. I can already tell they will sound better. - Stock - 120 watts max, 40 watts RMS, 4 Ohms. Polks - 135 watts max, 45 watts RMS, 4 Ohms. - Size is absolutly a perfect drop in scenario. Screw holes line up, and stock cover fits.(which is what I wanted, see pix) - Also comparison pic of the DB651s. It fits in stock opening, but I will have to use the Polk cover (because it is bigger). It's currently silver, i'll paint it black... and as a bonus, they match my LSS wheels. Ya know... like the TOURING wheels... Pix... __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S' Last edited by skottoman : 07-28-2007 at 12:04 AM.