DB vs DXi

falconcry72
falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
edited April 2012 in Car Audio & Electronics
I used to be into car audio, but I've been out of the game for about 10 years.

I'm looking to outfit a friend's car with some Polks. She's gonna need (2) 5 1/4's and (2) 6 1/2's.

What's the sound quality difference between the DXi's and the DB's? They seemed comparably priced and spec'd. They obviously look a lot different...


Thanks, dudes!
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  • pentoncm
    pentoncm Posts: 379
    edited April 2012
    Not a significant difference in my opinion between them. Now if you consider the MM line, they are much better.
    Audison Bit Ten
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  • pentoncm
    pentoncm Posts: 379
    edited April 2012
    Shouldn't the lower impedance pull more power from the HU ?
    Audison Bit Ten
    Kenwood X595
    Polk MM6501
    Polk MM1240
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  • arun1963
    arun1963 Posts: 1,797
    edited April 2012
    I guess the issue is if the tiny amp in the hu can handle the lower impedance. Given that, I'm not sure I'd go strictly by the 2.7 Ohm rating on the MM. It's basically a 4ohm speaker rated at 2.7 at a particular frequency. I think there would not be any issues in hooking it up to hu power.
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