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I had Polk Mm651s in my lower fairings but they blew. I'm running a PBR300X2. what is a better alternative. I'm looking at MBquarts and Kicker. Any suggestions?
 
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I had Polk Mm651s in my lower fairings but they blew. I'm running a PBR300X2. what is a better alternative. I'm looking at MBquarts and Kicker. Any suggestions?
These are amazing: I run em in my lower and rear pods. Nice smooth bass!

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Gannicus, they say those are 6 3/4 speakers. I need 6.5"
 
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Gannicus, they say those are 6 3/4 speakers. I need 6.5"
6.75 is the woofer size. . . . They fit 6.5 openings. . .Trust me.
 
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Is this the same lower you have? This is 6.5" Speakers mounted.

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Is this the same lower you have? This is 6.5" Speakers mounted.

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Yes Sir! And they sound just as good as the POLKS IMO. . . I think the highs and Mids might be a little better. They hit hard with no distortion. Clear as a bell!
 
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