Polk MM521 install question
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 218
Likes: 1
From: New York
Ok, so now what's your opinion, should I stick with the 5 1/4" Polk MM521s in the rear pods along with whatever grills I can find that'll fit, or should I sell the 521s and go with the 6 1/2" MM651s? Do you think that there will be a huge difference in the sound?
Keep in mind that I'm not running an amp at the moment, but I fully intend to do so when time and funds permit.
Keep in mind that I'm not running an amp at the moment, but I fully intend to do so when time and funds permit.
Last edited by Bugsy; Apr 1, 2013 at 10:44 PM.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 14,670
Likes: 139
From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
100% agree.
There is a tremendous difference in sound quality and sound reproduction in general going from 5.25" to 6.5" mainly on the low end (bass) but you also open yourself up to better quality speakers moving to 6.5"
Either way you go, whether you stick with the 5.25" or move to the 6.5" wrap those fairing speakers in polyfil like a cocoon and also line the tourpak pods with polyfil.
There is a tremendous difference in sound quality and sound reproduction in general going from 5.25" to 6.5" mainly on the low end (bass) but you also open yourself up to better quality speakers moving to 6.5"
Either way you go, whether you stick with the 5.25" or move to the 6.5" wrap those fairing speakers in polyfil like a cocoon and also line the tourpak pods with polyfil.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 218
Likes: 1
From: New York
Thanks for the input Ultra & Glacierpearl!
I'm probably going to try out the MM521s for the time being and see how they sound. I figure until I put in an amp I won't benefit too much by buying the MM651s and putting them in.
I did find the Soundstream PN4.520D on Amazon for $140 shipped and a combo with the MM651s for $273. It's very tempting!!!!!!
I'm probably going to try out the MM521s for the time being and see how they sound. I figure until I put in an amp I won't benefit too much by buying the MM651s and putting them in.
I did find the Soundstream PN4.520D on Amazon for $140 shipped and a combo with the MM651s for $273. It's very tempting!!!!!!
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 14,670
Likes: 139
From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
just make sure when you purchase either MM series speaker that you're purchasing the MM xxx and not the MM xxx -UM. The UM is Ultra Marine and the grills DO NOT come off the speaker so that will cause install problems for you.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 218
Likes: 1
From: New York
Thanks for the heads up!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
5TIME
Touring Models
1
Oct 21, 2012 09:32 PM