Just curious to see if anyone here has had the option to listen to the new Polk DB652/DB692 speaker line? Different construction and higher power capability for both. I ask cuz I'm considering the MM651UM line for upcoming lowers but see the DB652 version can handle a bit more power. Thx for input
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DB65...db652&skipvs=T
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DB69...db692&skipvs=T

 

The DB line has always been second tier to the MM line. The MM line is the cream of the crop. Have not heard the new DB line so I don't want to judge but historically the DB line have not been very good speakers for our bikes. I'd stick with the MM line.

 

Thx Gann.. I ask because in email conversation with Polk, they're leaning to recommend the DB652 versus the MM651UM for my type of use. They do say at stationary/lower speeds the MM will sound richer, but at 65+mph when the fidelity lessens, the DB652 will likely be able to handle the higher power of the BT4180 a bit better when running parallel to the fairing/7.1 Pro speakers. No one in my area has either on playing display.

 

i installed a pair of these in my fairing being run with a Pioneer MVH-X580BS and they sound pretty good. I have not tried the mm line though so I don't have anything to compare. I plan on adding lower fairings with db651s this weekend also run off of the pioneer. I may eventually upgrade to an amp, but it's pretty loud already.

 

I've heard these words before. Good luck bud. You've been bitten already and don't even realize it.

 

I would definitely be interested in the over sound quality. Keep us posted.