Just intalled my Polk MM 651s. Wow!
#11
03-19-2012, 04:03 PM
Not sure, but I think the Hertz are a higher end (better) speaker. Focal is definitely better. I just wasn't ready to drop that much cash for sound in the wind. I got a good deal on these. The Polks are a very good sounding speaker for the money. They have good bass response.
#12
03-19-2012, 08:07 PM
I started with an Arc system. I have always had the stock head unit. The amp, rings, and 6.5" speakers. I had to replace one after a month. I blew another one of the Arc speakers after about 14 months. I replaced them with the Infinitys, blew one of them after a year. I'm familiar with hertz and focal from car audio (never had the on a bike) and am aware of their quality (high) and their price. What I was saying was I wasn't ready to go that high on price for a set of 2 way speakers. I might go into the $200 range for components but I wasn't ready to lose my gauges. I think there is a point of diminishing returns with speakers on the road at 70-80 mph.
#13
03-19-2012, 08:25 PM
I started with an Arc system. I have always had the stock head unit. The amp, rings, and 6.5" speakers. I had to replace one after a month. I blew another one of the Arc speakers after about 14 months. I replaced them with the Infinitys, blew one of them after a year. I'm familiar with hertz and focal from car audio (never had the on a bike) and am aware of their quality (high) and their price. What I was saying was I wasn't ready to go that high on price for a set of 2 way speakers. I might go into the $200 range for components but I wasn't ready to lose my gauges. I think there is a point of diminishing returns with speakers on the road at 70-80 mph.
I'm not sure I love the JM's....and for a hundred bucks, I might be interested in these...
#14
03-19-2012, 09:11 PM
Cruiser
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've had the Arc 125.2 amp for several years. Had the Arc 6.5 speakers for a while at first. Sounded ok but blew one so went with Infinity reference 6.5 for a while, sounded good. Blew one of those on my last long trip. Ran one Arc and one Infinity until I got a chance to buy what I wanted, didn't sound very good. Went with Polk MM651 2 ways this time. $100 on amazon when I ordered. I was thinking about components but decided to I wanted to keep my gauges for now.
I mounted the crossovers directly below the speakers using heavy velcro. I coated the inside of the outer fairing with dynamat. I got it all back together and took it out. Its very clear with good mid bass. Best bass I've heard from a 6.5" speaker. I'm sure components would be even better. I was careful setting the gain on the amp and turned the bass boost all the way down. Used an Adele CD (my wife's) to set it up. Its distortion free all the way up but I can't stand it more than halfway for any length of time. Its so loud I think my ears are going to bleed. I'm very happy.
I've seen posts where guys are spending $600-$800 and are unhappy. This setup will run about 450 or less if you shop carefully, for everything and sounds great. Plus they're marine speakers.
I mounted the crossovers directly below the speakers using heavy velcro. I coated the inside of the outer fairing with dynamat. I got it all back together and took it out. Its very clear with good mid bass. Best bass I've heard from a 6.5" speaker. I'm sure components would be even better. I was careful setting the gain on the amp and turned the bass boost all the way down. Used an Adele CD (my wife's) to set it up. Its distortion free all the way up but I can't stand it more than halfway for any length of time. Its so loud I think my ears are going to bleed. I'm very happy.
I've seen posts where guys are spending $600-$800 and are unhappy. This setup will run about 450 or less if you shop carefully, for everything and sounds great. Plus they're marine speakers.
I am sure that everyone has their opinion. But I am running 2 MM651's in the fairing and 2 in the rear pods. They sound unbelievable with my pioneer deck and ARC 125 mini. I like them so much, I think a set of polks will replace the 20 year old bostons I have in my truck
#15
03-19-2012, 10:39 PM
I got to hear the rockers this weekend with the same amp and based on discussion with the owner very similar settings on the amp as me. They are loud but I am VERY happy with my decision. He is looking for new speakers.
#16
04-03-2012, 02:28 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Are there any issues to be aware of when using the Polk MM651 speakers (which are 2.7 ohms) with the Rockford PBR300X4 Amp which wants to see 4 ohms?
Any recommendations for other 6.5" marine grade speakers that are 4 ohms? I'd like to use a marine grade speaker since my bike tends to see rain fairly often.
brett
Any recommendations for other 6.5" marine grade speakers that are 4 ohms? I'd like to use a marine grade speaker since my bike tends to see rain fairly often.
brett
#17
04-03-2012, 01:30 PM
Are there any issues to be aware of when using the Polk MM651 speakers (which are 2.7 ohms) with the Rockford PBR300X4 Amp which wants to see 4 ohms?
Any recommendations for other 6.5" marine grade speakers that are 4 ohms? I'd like to use a marine grade speaker since my bike tends to see rain fairly often.
brett
Any recommendations for other 6.5" marine grade speakers that are 4 ohms? I'd like to use a marine grade speaker since my bike tends to see rain fairly often.
brett
#18
04-03-2012, 01:40 PM
Cruiser
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Aurora, IL
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am sure that everyone has their opinion. But I am running 2 MM651's in the fairing and 2 in the rear pods. They sound unbelievable with my pioneer deck and ARC 125 mini. I like them so much, I think a set of polks will replace the 20 year old bostons I have in my truck
#19
04-03-2012, 02:08 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
So you've blown two speakers so far. Remember the two things that will destroy speakers most of the time.
1) Underpowering them.
2) Trying to get more bass out of them than they can safely supply for long periods.
You probably already know this, but since you will get little or ZERO bass out of those puppies @ 70+ mph, don't get too bass happy on the tone control. You will actually be able to play them louder when you don't try make them reproduce bass at higher volume levels (bass that you won't hear anyway until you stop the bike).
Just sayin.....
Shakey
1) Underpowering them.
2) Trying to get more bass out of them than they can safely supply for long periods.
You probably already know this, but since you will get little or ZERO bass out of those puppies @ 70+ mph, don't get too bass happy on the tone control. You will actually be able to play them louder when you don't try make them reproduce bass at higher volume levels (bass that you won't hear anyway until you stop the bike).
Just sayin.....
Shakey
#20
04-03-2012, 02:31 PM
Are there any issues to be aware of when using the Polk MM651 speakers (which are 2.7 ohms) with the Rockford PBR300X4 Amp which wants to see 4 ohms?
Any recommendations for other 6.5" marine grade speakers that are 4 ohms? I'd like to use a marine grade speaker since my bike tends to see rain fairly often.
brett
Any recommendations for other 6.5" marine grade speakers that are 4 ohms? I'd like to use a marine grade speaker since my bike tends to see rain fairly often.
brett