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« on: October 03, 2017, 08:56:19 AM » |
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I am gathering parts for wintertime projects and wanted to do the speaker upgrade. It seems that the Polk DB501's are no longer available. Polk is making a replacement but it has a 5.25 inch diameter. I'm not sure if these will fit. Do any of you have any feedback about how these slightly larger speakers may fit? Thanks.
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okiebryan
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2017, 02:28:01 PM » |
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I'm having the same problem. The DB501 speakers are now made of unobtanium. My wife needs rear speakers, and I can't currently find any. HELP!!!
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Paladin528
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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2017, 10:53:09 AM » |
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yes and so are the 401s. O believe they have been replaced with DB502 and DB402
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2KVISRiderDan
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2017, 04:49:15 AM » |
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Good news!! I received a "Back in stock" alert from Walmart.com yesterday for the Polk Audio db501 speakers. They are shipping directly from Beach Audio. Beach Audio's website shows having 50 pairs in stock but they are cheaper through Walmart.com.
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Paladin528
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« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2017, 05:46:30 AM » |
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Cool I have not been able to find a pair. I need another set.
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« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2017, 02:20:44 PM » |
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Are they for fairing or passenger trunk speakers?
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2KVISRiderDan
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« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2017, 06:04:53 PM » |
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They fit the Interstate fairing and trunk with slight modifications. Just finished mine. Been riding as a SuperValk. Getting ready to install the trunk for the full sound. Still watching for a pair of good, unmodified hard bag lids to mount some larger speakers in the rear.
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« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2017, 09:28:29 AM » |
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It looks like they have been discontinued by Polk, but there are a few places that have some yet. Amazon just made less than a dozen available. Not sure what will replace them.
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« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2017, 10:34:25 AM » |
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moreira72
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« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2017, 03:18:28 PM » |
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I just ordered 2 sets on amazon yesterday, and got shipping conf. for Saturday! Going to do both front and rear speakers on my Interstate |
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2KVISRiderDan
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« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2017, 05:40:36 PM » |
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Read my post below. I just received two pairs of DB501 speakers from Walmart.com last week & installed them this weekend as per Big BF's great pictures & instructions.
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moreira72
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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2017, 01:55:12 PM » |
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Read my post below. I just received two pairs of DB501 speakers from Walmart.com last week & installed them this weekend as per Big BF's great pictures & instructions.
do you have a link to Big BF's pictures & instructions? |
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2KVISRiderDan
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« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2017, 06:30:30 PM » |
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Thanks Gordon. That is the link which I used to do my install. I was mistaken about the source. It makes for a simple upgrade.
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« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2017, 02:23:07 PM » |
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I installed the Polk DB501s years ago and have never been satisfied with the sound. They were added to the stock 1999 Valkyrie Interstate stereo. Is there something I can do to enhance the sound, particularly coming from the passenger speakers.
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« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2017, 08:32:39 PM » |
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I installed the Polk DB501s years ago and have never been satisfied with the sound. They were added to the stock 1999 Valkyrie Interstate stereo. Is there something I can do to enhance the sound, particularly coming from the passenger speakers.
not sure on upgrade rear speakers, but am pretty sure the polk db501s are better than the stock honda front speakers on the interstate. |
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Paladin528
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« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2017, 08:54:59 AM » |
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The stock amp lacks the power to properly drive the Polks. I added a clarion amplifier which made it far better.
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« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2017, 09:18:14 AM » |
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The stock amp lacks the power to properly drive the Polks. I added a clarion amplifier which made it far better.
Which Clarion amp? I don't even know where to start. Since size is minimal I'd assume I'd want the highest quality in the smallest package. |
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