Speakers Polk DB-6501

GHGH · 12th October 2007, 14:06

I'm about to upgrade the speakers:
Has anyone tried Polk DB-6501
Opinions on Polk DB-6501 vs Infinity REF6520?

Munro · 14th October 2007, 09:24

No experience of Polk before, but any reputable replacement is bound to work better than the standard speakers. The infinitys work well and you know they will fit with the guide on civinfo.

The only problem I had was too much treble, but that is down to the Head unit settings which you can easily adjust. Dont forget to put some Dynamat in while you have the panels off (helps to get the bass from the woofers).

illegalhunter · 14th October 2007, 10:15

As above the treble is way to high

m4rky · 14th October 2007, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

As above the treble is way to high

Lads the alpines I have bought to go in have the ability to go -6db on the tweeters - would you recommend this

Koen · 14th October 2007, 12:46

If you expect the tweeters to go to harsh, you can always squeeze the treble on the head unit. If the range of the tweeters still is to high, solder a series resistor of 4 ohm in front of the + terminal. Gives you 3 db attenuation.
In short: I would not consider this -6 db ability a reason to choose for this set.

K.

m4rky · 14th October 2007, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koen

If you expect the tweeters to go to harsh, you can always squeeze the treble on the head unit. If the range of the tweeters still is to high, solder a series resistor of 4 ohm in front of the + terminal. Gives you 3 db attenuation.
In short: I would not consider this -6 db ability a reason to choose for this set.

K.

Electronics are a bit of a black art for me but if I find them to be a bit harsh I'll give this a go - thanks for the advice

GHGH · 14th October 2007, 16:57

Sorry for late response - I've been out in the wilderness playing the tuba.

I've only listened to Polk 6501 speakers for 10 min in the shop - comparing them to the Infinity 6520. In the shop the Polks sounded best to me. May be different in the car tough.

First impression was a darker, more punchy and slightly more easy listening sound in the Polks. The Infinitiy speakers created a more "clinical" or "technical"

sound with more strident tweeter. The Polks also cost 25% more.

GHGH · 21st October 2007, 13:51

Polk DB-6501 fitted!

Clarity and details are another league. Low bass is as expected from a 6,5" speaker fitted in a front door, while mid bass and higher has an definition and control which allows for higher volume without tired ears. The tweeter was more withdrawn than the Infinitys when listening in the shop, when in the car its more than strong enough. All in all a very musical sounding speaker system, altough a little dark, probably due to a dip in the frequency responce in low treble area. I can certanly live with that.
The sensitivity is a bit lower than the originals - typical radio listening on volume notch 13 before, require 16 now. Also OK.
Quite expensive speakers - NOK 3400 (£ 300) fitted - but good quality.

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	No experience of Polk before, but any reputable replacement is bound to work better than the standard speakers. The infinitys work well and you know they will fit with the guide on civinfo. The only problem I had was too much treble, but that is down to the Head unit settings which you can easily adjust. Dont forget to put some Dynamat in while you have the panels off (helps to get the bass from the woofers). Last edited by Munro; 14th October 2007 at 10:24.

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GHGH Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 924 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Polk DB-6501 Polk DB-6501 fitted! Clarity and details are another league. Low bass is as expected from a 6,5" speaker fitted in a front door, while mid bass and higher has an definition and control which allows for higher volume without tired ears. The tweeter was more withdrawn than the Infinitys when listening in the shop, when in the car its more than strong enough. All in all a very musical sounding speaker system, altough a little dark, probably due to a dip in the frequency responce in low treble area. I can certanly live with that. The sensitivity is a bit lower than the originals - typical radio listening on volume notch 13 before, require 16 now. Also OK. Quite expensive speakers - NOK 3400 (£ 300) fitted - but good quality.

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Koen Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th September 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 238 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you expect the tweeters to go to harsh, you can always squeeze the treble on the head unit. If the range of the tweeters still is to high, solder a series resistor of 4 ohm in front of the + terminal. Gives you 3 db attenuation. In short: I would not consider this -6 db ability a reason to choose for this set. K.

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GHGH Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 924 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry for late response - I've been out in the wilderness playing the tuba. I've only listened to Polk 6501 speakers for 10 min in the shop - comparing them to the Infinity 6520. In the shop the Polks sounded best to me. May be different in the car tough. First impression was a darker, more punchy and slightly more easy listening sound in the Polks. The Infinitiy speakers created a more "clinical" or "technical" sound with more strident tweeter. The Polks also cost 25% more.