Ahhh! I can not decide!

GalletGun · 11-13-2013, 03:50 PM

Trying to decide between Kicker RS55.2 or Polk MM6501 components. Both can be had for $200 brand new.

Trying to find the best bang for the buck while on a budget build. These two seem like the top two contenders. Did alot of research.

The polks have alot of positive reviews. Shallow magnet and silk tweeters are a plus. I have no experience with silk but i hear they make less harsh highs. I like that bc my ears can be sensitive. Im worried about losing detail however. My firsr comp wer e hertz hsk165 comp, the teteron tweeter was incredibily clear but woukd get harsh at times. Probably didnt help they were on axis to my face.

The kickers are constructed very similar to the hertz with a teteron tweeter. I know what to expect with harshness. However, i will be mounting the tweeter in the stock location so they will be off axis. That may help. Plus the top mounting depth of the mid is only about 2.5 inches so it shouldnt have clearance issues. Cant find much feedback on these on the net, but the few i did findsaid they are incredibly powerful and ssound great.

Since im going with an off axis approach am i better off going with the teteron tweeter for better sound production without being too harsh or are silk tweeters still better?

Which one would yall pick if using stock mounting locations for best sound stage. Ill be feeding about atkeast 150 watts rms to the either component.

NickTurnon · 11-13-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GalletGun

Trying to decide between Kicker RS55.2 or Polk MM6501 components. Both can be had for $200 brand new.

Trying to find the best bang for the buck while on a budget build. These two seem like the top two contenders. Did alot of research.

The polks have alot of positive reviews. Shallow magnet and silk tweeters are a plus. I have no experience with silk but i hear they make less harsh highs. I like that bc my ears can be sensitive. Im worried about losing detail however. My firsr comp wer e hertz hsk165 comp, the teteron tweeter was incredibily clear but woukd get harsh at times. Probably didnt help they were on axis to my face.

The kickers are constructed very similar to the hertz with a teteron tweeter. I know what to expect with harshness. However, i will be mounting the tweeter in the stock location so they will be off axis. That may help. Plus the top mounting depth of the mid is only about 2.5 inches so it shouldnt have clearance issues. Cant find much feedback on these on the net, but the few i did findsaid they are incredibly powerful and ssound great.

Since im going with an off axis approach am i better off going with the teteron tweeter for better sound production without being too harsh or are silk tweeters still better?

Which one would yall pick if using stock mounting locations for best sound stage. Ill be feeding about atkeast 150 watts rms to the either component.

I am probably going to be ordering a set of RS speakers shortly.. Actually going to be building a full kicker system shortly. Subs, Amps, Speakers..

ka24king · 11-13-2013, 05:18 PM

If go with Polk I have done a full kicker system and wassent all that impressed. I'm doing Polk in the z

GalletGun · 11-13-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ka24king

If go with Polk I have done a full kicker system and wassent all that impressed. I'm doing Polk in the z

What kind of kicker comp. Did you have? Why were you not impressed?

NickTurnon · 11-13-2013, 05:44 PM

I heard the quality of the RS were actually better the QS which are $100 more. Apparently the QS uses a different type of material that is a little too high pitched for some peoples likings..

RonRizz · 11-13-2013, 08:42 PM

I have owned the Polks in the past, and they were ok, Nothing too spectacular, but they have a good sound. If SQ is your goal, do not buy Kicker components. Trust me.

bigaudiofanat · 11-13-2013, 11:24 PM

X2 with Ron stay far far away from kicker components they are loud and have no SQ to them

andre12031948 · 11-13-2013, 11:34 PM

How much H.P. gain can I get???

NickTurnon · 11-13-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

How much H.P. gain can I get???

Just No...

GalletGun · 11-14-2013, 08:46 PM

Thats exactly what I was thinking. I knew kicker would get loud but i wondered if there was any sound quality. Thanks for the heads up.

Looks like i might have to spend another $100 to get image dybamics cxs64 v2s for sound quality. The polk mm's seems like the only viable sound quality option for $200.

Shadezz · 11-14-2013, 09:03 PM

Had Polk DXI6500's and had good luck with them in the past...

11-13-2013, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
GalletGun Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 224 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Ahhh! I can not decide! Trying to decide between Kicker RS55.2 or Polk MM6501 components. Both can be had for $200 brand new. Trying to find the best bang for the buck while on a budget build. These two seem like the top two contenders. Did alot of research. The polks have alot of positive reviews. Shallow magnet and silk tweeters are a plus. I have no experience with silk but i hear they make less harsh highs. I like that bc my ears can be sensitive. Im worried about losing detail however. My firsr comp wer e hertz hsk165 comp, the teteron tweeter was incredibily clear but woukd get harsh at times. Probably didnt help they were on axis to my face. The kickers are constructed very similar to the hertz with a teteron tweeter. I know what to expect with harshness. However, i will be mounting the tweeter in the stock location so they will be off axis. That may help. Plus the top mounting depth of the mid is only about 2.5 inches so it shouldnt have clearance issues. Cant find much feedback on these on the net, but the few i did findsaid they are incredibly powerful and ssound great. Since im going with an off axis approach am i better off going with the teteron tweeter for better sound production without being too harsh or are silk tweeters still better? Which one would yall pick if using stock mounting locations for best sound stage. Ill be feeding about atkeast 150 watts rms to the either component.

11-13-2013, 05:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	I heard the quality of the RS were actually better the QS which are $100 more. Apparently the QS uses a different type of material that is a little too high pitched for some peoples likings.. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-13-2013, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	I have owned the Polks in the past, and they were ok, Nothing too spectacular, but they have a good sound. If SQ is your goal, do not buy Kicker components. Trust me. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	X2 with Ron stay far far away from kicker components they are loud and have no SQ to them __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

11-13-2013, 11:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
andre12031948 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: monticello new york 127 Posts: 1,095 Drives: 08 350z black 6m/t Rep Power: 0	I don't get it How much H.P. gain can I get???

11-13-2013, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	If go with Polk I have done a full kicker system and wassent all that impressed. I'm doing Polk in the z

11-14-2013, 08:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
GalletGun Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 224 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Thats exactly what I was thinking. I knew kicker would get loud but i wondered if there was any sound quality. Thanks for the heads up. Looks like i might have to spend another $100 to get image dybamics cxs64 v2s for sound quality. The polk mm's seems like the only viable sound quality option for $200.

11-14-2013, 09:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Had Polk DXI6500's and had good luck with them in the past... __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

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