5 1/4 speakers

[Big O]

Has anybody installed 5 1/4 speakers on your doors instead of the 6 1/2s?

[breakfastchef]

I installed Polk DB525 Coaxial 5 1/4" speakers in all four doors.

[smczack1]

How do they sound?

[Big O]

Also interested in how they sound. I'm thinking of putting in the 5 1/4's also with an alpine h/u

[McRidgeline]

In my prior vehicle, I had 5-1/4 Component Infinity Kappas. I've used Infinity Kappas in other installations and generally LOVE them. They're typically a little bright on the high-end, but tuning/crossover adj. can make them sound very nice.

However, I was very disappointed in their mid-range. Just too weak for my taste and the low-end was basically nonexistant (to be expected). I had a 10" Infinity Kappa Pro Sub w/480watts for the low end. The mids on the 5-1/4's couldn't play cleanly with any freq. below 150-180 Hz. There's a lot of important stuff if that freq. range. Likewise, the sub isn't intended to play that high a freq. without sacrificing it's performance.

I would definitely stick w/the 6.5's, if you can. But, this is just one opinion.

Good luck!

[breakfastchef]

Originally Posted by smczack1

How do they sound?

Much improved over the stock speakers. That was my primary goal.

No significant modifications were needed except for drilling a few new holes for the supplied screws to secure the speakers to the doors.

[Big O]

Thanks for the info Mcridgeline and Breakfastchef