Polk MM 6501 install question

[Pat C.]

Just wanted to get some feedback from people who've installed this series of speaker in a 370. Would be much easier for me to ask where you're installing the cross-overs "before" I begin the project. Also, am assuming that I'll be replacing the "top" OEM speaker with the 2 tweeters that come in this set? Just went out tonight and cut out some UHMW plates for the tweeters to sit in.
Am planning on using the Clarion or Kenwood 308 or CX 501 receiver in place of the non-Bose player.
Wish I had the extra dough to go with a higher quality unit, but for now, will have to stay with this plan....Comments, suggestions would be appreciated...
Pat
PS, should I worry about running new wire as long as I'm wiring for the crossovers? If so, what gauge?

[dthem370]

I have the same ones and I think you will love them. Definitely run new speaker wire and for the crossovers, we put the passenger one in the kick panel and for the driver one we tucked it up behind the panel that sits below the steering wheel. Go to this thread and you can see some pics of my install. Mine is the first set of pictures.

California build thread

[bigaudiofanat]

Originally Posted by dthem370

I have the same ones and I think you will love them. Definitely run new speaker wire and for the crossovers, we put the passenger one in the kick panel and for the driver one we tucked it up behind the panel that sits below the steering wheel. Go to this thread and you can see some pics of my install. Mine is the first set of pictures.

California build thread

I still say that head unit should of went home with me. How you liking it?


OP, 16 gauge wire will work fine however if you think you wire going to use a external amp down the road do yourself a favor and run 14 gauge.
I have installed many sets of the mm's and db's and all my customers love them for the bang for the buck and good sound.

Of corse there not going to compare to a 300-800 dollar set but that is a entirely different ball park. Which if you get into those you will need a external amp.