Hello guys, I've kinda narrowed my decision down to these 3 Polk component systems. They'll be going in the front doors of my 06' Chevy Silverado Ext. I already have 2-10" subs in a box under the back seat and haven't decided on what to use in the back doors yet. 4 by 6's. I'm powering the subs with a Phoenix Gold Octane R-4.0.2 (150 watts) and the components with the same amp. (4 channel). Has anybody owned/heard any of these 3 systems before? I have no way of hearing them. There isn't any stores that sell those 3 sets near me. I would really appreciate any help/suggestions? I forgot to add that I just installed the new Kenwood KDC-X997 HU.
Thanks in advance.

 

I've got a set of Polk mm6501 components as my
Front stage. They sound amazing compared to my infinity components I had before. Also the power handling is really good. The manual recommends 100rms but I'm giving them 130rms and they're taking it no problems at all. They get very loud and stay very clean. I'm also running a similar deck to you, only slightly older. One thing ill say is the speakers are sensitive to poor quality. Make sure you're running them with clean power. For the price I don't think you can find anything that sounds better brandnew. Also you may be surprised by the size of the magnet at first as it is very small but don't let that bother you. They take power no problem and sound amazing.

 

Thanks alot. I appreciate the information. I was just getting ready to purchase the infinity Kappa 60.9 CS -http://us.infinitysystems.com/product-detail-11657/kappa-609cs.html
or the Kappa 60.11 CS-http://us.infinitysystems.com/product-detail-11657/kappa-6011cs.html
They both seem to be well rated. Unfortunately there isn't any dealers/shops locally that I can listen to either of them. That goes for the Polks as well. I'm forced to make this purchase sight unseen. If you know what I mean? What infinity components did you have previously? What do you think about the Polk DXI-6500's? Have you ever heard them? I know that it's a step down from the MM's but they seem to be well rated also. thanks again for your help.

 

Don't get me wrong the infinities sounded very nice too. good mid bass. Good tweeters. They were Good. Only problem was the power handling. They could not take more then rated and get as loud as i liked. I think for the price out of all the options you've listed go for the MM. I also bought the polks without ever hearing them. I read about them, liked what I saw and bought some. it would be nice to have been able to hear them but i don't regret it. I'm happy with them. The infinities I had were reference 6500cx components. And like I said they weren't bad at all just couldn't take power well. The sq difference between the polks and infinities is there as well. Depending on what you like you maybe prefer one to the other.

 

as for the dxi's I've never heard them. I'm recommending the MM's because I have them and they are awesome.

 

I understand. Sounds like the MM's are the way to go. As far as clean power goes, I'll be running them with a Phoenix Gold Octane R-4.0.2
Phoenix Gold OCTANE-R 4.0 2 Car Amplifier | eBay
Do you think that it will be enough power and clean enough to work with the MM's? I realize that it's only a 2 channel amp, but I'm looking for a good 4 channel amp to replace it with. I have the same amp bridged that is running my subs.

 

that amp will be able to give the speakers about 100watts rms. not bad. More would be nice but 100rms will be fine. I'm using a JL audio HD 600/4 on mine. That's a good 4channel you may want to consider in the future. They sounded great at 100 watts and even better at 130.

 

Cool. Sounds good. And I will look at prices on the JL amp. Thanks again for all the help.

 

No problem. the HD 600/4 im using is pretty expensive depending on your budget, but the quality is awesome. lots of clean power also very efficient. Goodluck hopefully everything works out.