Name: Polk Audio db501 (Free Upgrade to DB522)
Brand: Polk Audio
SKU: db501
Price: 64.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.8065 (31 reviews)

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• Peak Power: 135W
• RMS Power: 45W
• 2-Way Speakers (Marine Certified)
• Polymer/mica Composite Mineral Filled Cone
• Kapton Voice Coil Former
• ABS Grilles
• Pole Plate Heat Sink
• Stamped Steel Basket
• Frequency Response: 65-22,000 Hz

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Description

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Exceptional Quality and Versatility

Step up your vehicles audio performance with Polk Audio's revolutionary db501's. Cutting edge technology has allowed for an efficient speaker that has ability to accurately reproduce music like you have never heard before. A precise balance of materials including the Silk/Polymer Dome tweeter and Mica Cone woofer enable smooth roll-off and quick response at any volume. The rubber surround adds to bass response as well as increases the lifetime of the speaker under any conditions. Being marine certified, the Polk db501's will surprise you with its versatility and ability for use in many applications. The high-efficiency loudspeaker means less power is necessary for the same quality output. The revamped db Series delivers that perfect Polk Audio performance and durability like never before.

Speaker Features

5" 2-way Speakers (Marine Certified) - Ships as DB522 (Free Upgrade!)
Power Handling:

Peak: 270 watts per pair / 135 watts each
RMS: 90 watts per pair / 45 watts each

Impedance: 4 ohm
Dynamic Balance polymer/mica composite mineral filled cone is stiff yet lightweight for big sound and little distortion
19mm liquid-cooled silk/polymer composite dome tweeter with neodymium magnet for clear and detailed highs
Low-mass 2-Layer 25mm Kapton voice coil former is lightweight for high sound output
Multi-hole mounting pattern and shallow depth for easy drop-in installations in most cars
ABS Grilles for Tweeter, computer optimized and based on exclusive MOMO designs
Durable butyl rubber surround won’t fall apart under the stress of extreme temperatures, sunlight or time
Pole Plate Heat Sink promotes better heat dissipation for superior power handling and reliability
Acoustically inert stamped steel basket
Flat Spider for faster, longer excursion linear motion
Flexible woven tinsel leads sewn directly into Spider for greater reliability
Frequency Response: 65-22,000 Hz
Authorized Internet Dealer
1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Priced Per Pair

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Specifications & Details

Speaker Specifications

Series

Polk db Series

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Pair

Speaker Size

Design

2-way Coaxial

Tweeter Design

Dome

Tweeter Composition

Silk-Polymer Composite

Woofer Composition

Polymer/Mica Composite

Woofer Surround

Butyl Rubber

Peak Power Handling

135 watts

RMS Power Handling

45 watts

Sensitivity

93 dB

Frequency Response

65 - 22000 Hz

Impedance (Per Voice Coil)

4 ohm

Shallow Mount Installation

Yes

Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)

1-13/16"

Bottom-Mount Depth

1-15/16"

Cutout Dimensions

4" x 4"

General specifications

Speaker Grilles

Warranty and Return Policy

Parts Warranty Duration

1 year

Labor Warranty Duration

1 year

Warranty Provider

Sonic Electronix

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Value		4.8
Features		4.5
Design		4.6
Usability		4.6

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Big sounds for a great price!

Installed this pair of speakers in a Goldwing motorcycle stereo upgrade. After using these speakers now for over 6 months, I don't think you can purchase a better value for waterproof speakers with the clarity and harmonics of the Polk Audio 501's.

By FLGator on March 10, 2013

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Great Sound

I had to replace some blown Nokia speakers. The remaining Nokias sounded tinny. The addition of these two in the back gives depth and clarity to the music. Now, I can hear the locations of the individual instruments. Plan to buy another pair to replace the remaining nokias.

By James on April 20, 2014

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Sounds Great

I replaced my rear speakers in my 1991 Supra made a world of difference.

By Jason on October 23, 2011

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Great little speakers

Sound great with just a little bit of power. They really come alive if you use them as mid range speakers and have a sub in the back. I put Polk Audio in all the stock places in my Supra and they sound great.

By Keith on June 13, 2011

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Great Buy

Bought these for my Honda Goldwing motorcycle to replace the originals. Turns out the ones in the bike had some aftermarket speakers already in it. These sound so much better with better volume than the previous "upgrades." This was a great price on these as well. Would highly recommend them.

By Wayne on September 14, 2011

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polk audio db501

good so far, easy to install, sounds nice. dont know about reliability yet

By Mr V on August 17, 2014

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db501 Speakers worth every penny

Great speakers with awesome sound mounted speakers in the rear of my 2003 Goldwing sounds like home listening to my home equipment. Great Product at a Great Price Thanks Sonic.

By Wingnut01 on June 13, 2012

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Great sound!`

These speakers sound amazing for the small size! Great job Polk!

By David on February 14, 2014

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polk db501 goldwing front speaker upgrade

Easy upgrade speakers fit in existing faring cutouts and sound much better than stock speakers.

By chief 55 on October 4, 2013

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Sound Great

I would like to say that these speakers are great. I installed them on my motorcycle, 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate. I bought four and I am very pleased with the sound. Had to do just a little modification on each speaker, but I feel that anyone could do it also. I also bought a power amp but have not installed it yet. Waiting for winter. I would recommend these speakers.

By Rick on November 16, 2011

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