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Polk Audio db525 5-1/4" 2-way Speakers

db Series (Marine Certified) (db 525)

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Newer Model: Polk Audio db521
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  • 5-1/4" 2-way Coaxial Speakers (Marine Certified)
  • Power Handling:
    • 45 watts RMS
    • 135 watts Max
  • Lightweight Dynamic Balance Polymer/Mica Composite Mineral Filled Cone
  • Marine Certified, perfect for use in marine vessels
  • 3/4" Liquid-Cooled Silk/Polymer composite Dome Tweeter
  • High Pass and Low Pass Crossover Filters
  • Low-mass 2-Layer 25mm Kapton Voice Coil former
  • Multi-Hole Mounting Pattern
  • Shallow Depth
  • Muscular ABS Grilles (Based on MOMO Designs)
  • Durable Butyl Rubber Surround
  • Pole Plate Heat Sink
  • Flat Spider for faster, longer excursion linear motion
  • Flexible Woven Leads sewn directly into Spider for greater reliability
  • Polarized Nickel Plated Terminals on PCB terminal board
  • Stamped Steel Basket finished in rustproof Gun Metal Gray
  • Frequency Response: 60 - 22,000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 93 dB
  • 4 ohm Impedance
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Product History:

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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Polk Audio db521)
Speaker Specifications
Speaker Size 5-1/4"
Design 2-way
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 60 - 22000 Hz
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 4 ohms
Top-Mount Depth 2-5/8"
Bottom-Mount Depth 2-1/2"
Cutout Dimensions 4-13/20 x 4-13/20 
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Sonic Electronix
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Polk Audio
Model number: db525
Weight: 5.50 lbs
Internal SKU: db525
Internal product ID: 9159