Polk Audio db5250 5-1/4" Component System

keja1914
keja1914 Posts: 4
edited April 2006 in Car Audio & Electronics
I just bought these speakers to replace some pioneer 6X8 in my 2004 EB Ford Expedition and I was wondering what should be the minimum watts that I should send their way? I already have two Kenwood KAC-8101D amps pushing two 12 COMP VR's so I am not trying to do too much in terms of power on a 4 channel but I don't want to damage these speakers by underpowering them.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited April 2006
    I wouldnt go any less than 50. 75-100 would be the best range to be in and the closer to 100 the better.
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  • keja1914
    keja1914 Posts: 4
    edited April 2006
    What amps would would you suggest that would do these speakers justice. My budget is $200-$300.
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited April 2006
    Arc KAR Series 400.4 amplifier.

    http://www.arcaudio.com/arc-05/amplifiers/kar_4004.htm
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
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  • keja1914
    keja1914 Posts: 4
    edited April 2006
    I never heard of that brand have you had any problems with your amps?
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited April 2006
    Arc Audio is a very high level manufacturer. Everything they make is top notch.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
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  • cam5860
    cam5860 Posts: 632
    edited April 2006
    you can say that again. Everything they make is top dog.
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  • cam5860
    cam5860 Posts: 632
    edited April 2006
    Although I'd still take my momo amp over it anyday.
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  • cam5860
    cam5860 Posts: 632
    edited April 2006
    The reason I would is because Im a sick puppy to polk audio products.
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited April 2006
    keja1914 wrote:
    I never heard of that brand have you had any problems with your amps?


    Not at all :) .
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited April 2006
    cam5860 wrote:
    The reason I would is because Im a sick puppy to polk audio products.
    w00t polk!
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited April 2006
    cam5860 wrote:
    Although I'd still take my momo amp over it anyday.

    I say the same about my amps ;) .
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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