Polk Audio car speakers any good?

gudnoyez

Well the Pioneer coaxials in my truck died this morning on the way to work they were 15 years old and I new it was coming sooner or later so went to get the replacements listened to some Kickers, some JBLs, liked those pretty much, I was able to demo those they had these Polks but I'm not able to demo them has anyone had the pleasure of hearing these paticular ones, or perhaps own them.

They will be hooked up to a Kenwood receiver 20 watts a side no amp but I seen a 50 watt kenwood amp that I might get if needed. Thoughts anyone on these Polks?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/polk-audio-6-1-2-coaxial-vehicle-speakers-with-bilaminate-polymer-composite-cones-pair-black/8804054.p?id=1218895847094&skuId=8804054

gudnoyez

No one's heard these? I hate making a purchase without hearing them, I just might have to relive my youth and get the JBL coaxils.

teekay0007

Well, per your link, they have 4.7 stars (out of a possible 5) from 106 customer reviews, with 96% of the reviews being 4 or 5 stars. I'd say that's sufficient positive feedback to give them a shot....especially for a Polk fan boy who raves about his Boom Swimmer!


If they turn out to not be your cup o' tea, BB has a pretty liberal return policy.


I say, "Go for it!" Then, let us know what you think.

You'll be even more "Polk'd out" than you already are.

I see you changed your sig to include the 2.3TL (Z) Edition.....Nice!

msg

I always liked Polk vehicle speakers, but haven't bought any in around 12yrs or so. back then I didn't really know what I'd be listening for anyway. still have the vehicle and stereo, but I don't drive it much; needs some work.

they were a 4" component set for the front, and I used 6.5" in the rear extracab sides of an early gen Toyota 4wd along with a 5ch Directed amp and 8" JL Audio Microsub. it was nice; not boomy, just filled it out.

I'm a proponent of amplification for vehicle stereos. In my limited experience, I've never had a stereo sound good with speakers straight off the deck. I'd try to get close to getting the specced RMS rating delivered to the speakers, but I'm not at all an expert by any means. personally, I've been reasonably satisfied in this method, though.

gudnoyez

Well the best buy on the Illinois side had the Polks hooked up to demo and they sounded pretty good but the bass was more emphasized than the mids and highs to my ears the JBL'S were the ones I liked better not as much bass as the Polks but all around better sounding to my ears.

The Kenwood deck I have has a built in mosfet amp in it and will easily drive these JBL'S so I chose them, plus I won't have to modify the door panels to make the Polks fit, these JBL'S will fit right in.
http://m.jbl.com/products/GX502_JBL_US

I wanted to like the Polks better but just didn't this time around.