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Polk Audio db501 (Free Upgrade to DB522)

5" 2-Way db Series Marine Certified Coaxial Car Speakers

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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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Product Highlights


• 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

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

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Specifications & Details


Speaker Specifications
Series
Polk db Series
Priced Per
Pair
Speaker Size
5"
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
No
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

db501

Weight:

3.00lbs

Internal SKU:

db501

Internal Product ID:

9121

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


Polk Audio db501 (Free Upgrade to DB522) thumbnail image

5 star
87%
4 star
10%
3 star
0%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.5
Value
4.8
Features
4.5
Design
4.6
Usability
4.6

Customer Reviews

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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

74 found this helpful


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.

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db501 Speakers worth every penny

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