Polk Audio SR6500

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2010
    Hell yeah! Those are collector items now. ;)
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  • arun1963
    arun1963 Posts: 1,797
    edited July 2010
    Congrats, you will love them.
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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited July 2010
    MacLeod wrote: »
    Hell yeah! Those are collector items now. ;)

    I thought so, I am glad - and a little lucky, to have them. ;)
    And these aren't even broken in, just about 10-15 hours.
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Congrats!

    Thanks man. :)
    arun1963 wrote: »
    Congrats, you will love them.

    I love them already, without even hearing them. :D
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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited September 2010
    Ahhhh... Finally:

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    And I love them, yes! Sounds excellent. Mighty midbass, and even sub-bass!
    I tried cut them at 31.5hz and I've got to say WOW, but I use 40hz (24db/okt)
    now and it blends well in with subwoofer at 40hz (36db/okt). And they have only
    gotten around 20 hours of use, can they really get any better now!? :D
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited September 2010
    Damn!

    Makes me want to install mine already but I can't yet! :(

    Looks really good, enjoy them!
    Truck setup
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • arun1963
    arun1963 Posts: 1,797
    edited September 2010
    The 6500's are very aggressive in the 80-100hz range. 50 hz though will be much louder from your sub, regardless of which 6.5-6.75" driver you're using. So how you set the 50-100 range at your eq really defines how well the mid bass shines and blends with the sub. Will vary a bit for the sub you run, enclosure, power etc.

    Again, assuming that you have the ta, slopes, xover points etc set correctly for that eq setting.

    The 5250 have cleaner mid range, thats very critical when blending the mids and highs. The sr-6500 are weaker in the 1-4khz range, than the 5.25". Maybe not in the physical db sense, but yes in terms of natural presentation. Mind you the difference is minute, but just noticeable :).

    Frankly, having listened to and tweaked both, I'm at a loss as to which one I prefer.
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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited September 2010
    I love the SR6500's! Much better midbass yes, but I had to pinch down 80hz and 125hz some - a lot of energy there.
    Otherwise, I made them blend in very well with my sub too. With the woofers in well-damped doors,
    and the woofers mounted in a stiff and thick plate, they does give me a lot of bass, pretty deep too...
    About the midrange, I think they sound good, not very different - but it won't be a problem
    since I'm gonna cross them at maximum 1.25khz when I get my Tang Band 2" speakers on the dash.

    So far, I think I like the SR6500 a little better - mostly because
    I love midbass and don't hear much difference in the midrange. ;)
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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited October 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Damn!

    Makes me want to install mine already but I can't yet! :(

    Looks really good, enjoy them!

    Why not? :( You should look forward to it. ;)
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2010
    TakeTheTime wrote: »
    Why not? :( You should look forward to it. ;)

    Should've posted on this thread as well, just installed them 2-3 days ago :D:D:D

    I'm looking at trying to get this Polk PA330 amp that's on craigslist (will use it to bi-amp the SR's with the other 2-channel amp I have) but the guy has yet to reply to my email.

    So far I'm loving them! Never heard so much detail in a car stereo, just glad it's MY stereo that sounds so good :)
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
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    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited October 2010
    But they're pretty stiff yet, huh? I mean, they're not broken in? These have EXCELLENT bass...
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2010
    TakeTheTime wrote: »
    But they're pretty stiff yet, huh? I mean, they're not broken in? These have EXCELLENT bass...

    Got mine used (since what, they're nearly impossible to find unused) however I had to purchase a pair of Vifa's from Madisound because they didn't come with the stock tweeters. The crossovers weren't used since they were in an active X-O setup so I guess those are having to break in.
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited October 2010
    Haha no, I don't think the X-overs need break in time. :p But what do you think about the midbass? Where do you cross them?
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2010
    TakeTheTime wrote: »
    Haha no, I don't think the X-overs need break in time. :p But what do you think about the midbass? Where do you cross them?

    Hmm, I'd beg to differ. I experienced that when I upgraded the caps in my old RT1000P towers and it took some time for the X-O's to really make the speakers sound good.

    Right now I've got them crossed at 70hz -6db. I'm not going to leave it at that though since I want to bi-amp the SR's, replace my sub+sub amp and dynamat my doors. Still a long way to go :eek:
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2010
    Crossovers dont break in. The caps may take a second or two to form after the first power up but thats it.
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  • JakeCourtney
    JakeCourtney Posts: 55
    edited October 2010
    So it's pretty much next to impossible to find some decently priced SR6500 anymore?
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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited October 2010
    almost craped myself while at frys today when i saw the price tag of the 5250s @ 350.00 made me want to sell both sets of momos that second.

    i prob wont sleep tonight thinking about it.
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  • catch22atplay
    catch22atplay Posts: 130
    edited October 2010
    SR6500 on e bay today

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SR6500-Components-/120630511968?pt=Car_Speakers&hash=item1c16238960

    8 hours left to bid and $350.00 starting bid. 1 scratch on cone and used only 2 months he says.

    No idea if it comes with a box> read the full description before bidding and maybe e mail the guy as well.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2010
    eloplayspolo wrote: »
    almost craped myself while at frys today when i saw the price tag of the 5250s @ 350.00 made me want to sell both sets of momos that second.

    i prob wont sleep tonight thinking about it.

    You should. I can say with all honesty that I'd put the 5250 mid up against ANY on the market today. I ran them in competition this year, 2007 and plan on running them again next year.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited October 2010
    Yeah they're great Mac, but like you said: The SR6500's has far more superior midbass. :D
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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited October 2010
    Oh yes. Did you notice that they're a little "stiff" since they're not broken in?

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    And oh, they look amazingly good ^
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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited October 2010
    For me it's midbass > midrange, by far! :D But hey, the SR5250's has excellent punch...
    I crossed mine at 80hz, and used 18db/octave, with sub at 63hz (36db/oct.), worked well!
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2010
    Right, the 6.5's do have better midbass response and hell they get really close to sub bass but the midrange and detail of the 5.25's is just superb and really hard to beat. Pair these with some good midbass drivers and youre set!
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2010
    Man, I might be tempted to grab some 5250's :eek:
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited October 2010
    MacLeod wrote: »
    Right, the 6.5's do have better midbass response and hell they get really close to sub bass but the midrange and detail of the 5.25's is just superb and really hard to beat. Pair these with some good midbass drivers and youre set!

    Yeah, the 'plan' was to run a three-way set up with these you know, but the money got in the way. :o
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2010
    Trust me, I know only too well. This is the first year since 2006 I wont be at MECA finals. Aint got no money!
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • TakeTheTime
    TakeTheTime Posts: 249
    edited October 2010
    Yeah, but what about SR5250 + the Tang Band W6-1139SI 6.5"?
    That way you could still go threeway since these excellent woofers
    can produce both midbass and sub-bass. Crossed around 80-100hz
    would work very well I think - but of course you'd need all upfront.

    Edit: But nothing wrong with subwoofer's in the front! :D
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  • mick55
    mick55 Posts: 3
    edited February 2011
    If anyone has a pair of sr6500's I would love to buy them, let me know, thanks.
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  • mick55
    mick55 Posts: 3
    edited February 2011
    If anyone has a pair of sr 6500's please let me know,thanks
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited February 2011
    Several guys have joined the forum only to purchase the SR6500's.

    If you're so inclined, I'd recommend posting a separate thread in the Wanted section for better results.

    Btw, welcome to CP.
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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