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Polk Audio db461p

4"x6" plate 2-way car speakers

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Good music becomes great when you hear it through Polk's db Series car speakers. Polk engineers use laser imaging to determine the ideal combination of speaker materials and design to eliminate distortion. The resulting technology produces speakers with smooth frequency response, sharp detail, and the ability to play music at high volumes without strain.

Polk's db461p plate speakers feature 4" woofers made from a polymer/mica composite and durable rubber surrounds that won't fall apart under stress from heat, moisture, or time. Polk mounts the liquid-cooled 3/4" silk/polymer dome tweeter apart from the woofer so you get the improved performance of separate components from a single speaker. The built-in 2-way crossovers keep the high and low frequencies flowing to the proper drivers for improved imaging.

All db Series speakers feature rustproof baskets and stainless steel mounting hardware. Whether you've got a factory radio or aftermarket stereo, these efficient speakers will spice up your daily commute.

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Highlights:

  • 4"x6" plate 2-way car speakers (pair)
  • 4" polymer/mica composite woofer with butyl rubber surround and Kapton voice coil
  • 3/4" liquid-cooled silk/polymer composite dome tweeter with Neodymium magnet
  • built-in 2-way crossover network
  • stainless steel mounting hardware (certified for marine use)
  • power range: 4-50 watts RMS (150 watts peak power)
  • frequency response: 71-22,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 91 dB
  • top-mount depth: 1-13/16"
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 
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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Design
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2-way
Tweeter Design
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Dome
Tweeter Composition
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Silk/Polymer composite
Woofer Composition
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Polymer/Mica composite
Woofer Surround
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Butyl rubber
Parts Warranty
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1 Year
Labor Warranty
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1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity
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91 dB at 1 watt
Frequency Response
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71 - 22k Hz
RMS Power Range (Watts)
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4-50
Peak Power Handling (Watts)
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150
Impedance (Ohms)
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4
Top-mount Depth (Inches)
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1 13/16
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)
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2 1/16

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  • Two 2-way plate speakers
  • 8 Self-tapping screws (1" length)
  • 8 Speed clips
  • Owner's Manual
  • Online registration sheet
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Features

Dynamic Balance: Dynamic Balance is a proprietary Polk Audio technology using laser imaging to determine what combination of speaker materials create the least amount of resonance. Eliminating resonance in speakers results in a wide, smooth response and low distortion.

Woofer Cones: Each speaker features a Dynamic Balance polymer/mica composite mineral-filled cone. The cones are stiff and lightweight for big sound and low distortion.

Butyl Rubber Surrounds: For a smoother response and improved durability, the woofers use butyl rubber surrounds.

Silk/Polymer Composite Tweeters: The speakers feature 3/4" liquid-cooled silk/polymer composite tweeters for clearer, more accurate highs.

2-way Crossover Network: The built-in 2-way crossover network sends the appropriate frequencies to each driver for cleaner sound and better imaging.

Marine Certified: These speakers are built to withstand the toughest environments so they can be used in boats of all types. The speakers also include stainless, rust-proof mounting hardware.

 

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Video: Polk Audio db Car Speakers

Video: Polk Audio db Car Speakers

Ken Nail, J.R. Stoffel
1/21/2009
based on 8 ratings
 
Learn about the features that make Polk Audio db series car speakers a popular choice for improved sound.
 

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5 out of 5

Polk Audio db461p

Written By cod, marianna, FL on Sunday, June 19, 2011
 
speakers sound great and install was easy in my daughters grand am! highly reccommend!!
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio db461p

Written By kj19, ND on Saturday, June 18, 2011
 
I installed Polk Audio db461p in the dash of my 96 S10 the are hands down the best 4x6 speaker I've ever heard. I'm running them off my deck . Cristal clear highs, good mids, not really meant for lows though but that's what subs are for. I did need to modify the passengers side speaker cover because it wouldn't fit back on (just had to cut the very corner of the speaker bracket off doesn't effect the speaker at all). I planed on installing tweeters as well but after installing these I realized I don't need them. The highs or more then enough to go with my 12" Kicker CompVT subwoofer.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

Good speakers for their size

Written By Michael, Annapolis on Sunday, April 17, 2011
 
Bought these speakers to replace rear 4"x6" factory ones. The speakers can
handle some power and have a good response, you can tell the separate
tweeter/woofer design makes a difference. That being said, the high's are a
slightly muted and the lows are a bit suppressed, but with 4"x6"'s, one should
not expect a big bass. All-in-all, a quality set of speakers for the price.
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio db461p

Written By ToddP, Zion, IL on Sunday, April 17, 2011
 
Great upgrade! Easy to install and great sound.
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5 out of 5

Great Speakers!!

Written By Jimmy G, Alabama on Sunday, January 30, 2011
 
99-06 Chevy or GMC Truck Owners READ THIS REVIEW!

If you have a 99-06 Chevy or GMC Truck and you want or, in my case, need to upgrade.
These speakers will fit the bill.

My Vehicle: 2006 Ext. Cab Sierra 2500HD W/T.

Head Unit: JVC KW-XR610 2 DIN CD Receiver

Polk Audio db 461p: The rear door speakers were a breeze to install. Remove the
speaker,
place the 4X6 plate in the hole, mark one screw hole, remove, drill 1/8" hole, plug in
speaker, screw it in and drill and screw the other 3 holes.

Sound: Spectacular!

In conclusion, if you want to upgrade, and these speakers are the ticket. This system is
perfect for all kinds of music. It all sounds good.

Thanks Crutchfield!

11 out of 11 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great Sound Good Price

Written By RobertK, Berkeley, CA on Thursday, December 02, 2010
 
Very clean, crisp sound. Not much bass but you shouldn't expect much from speakers
this size. Super easy installation with the harness Crutchfield provides for free.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio db461p

Written By , Los Ranchos, NM on Monday, August 30, 2010
 
Amazingly "Big" sounding for such a small package. They sound great in my Jeep
Wrangler. Very difficult to install, but that an issue with the in dash speakers in a Jeep
YJ. I matched them up with some Kenwood, 3 ways in the door. Now maybe a sub, is in
order.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great little speakers

Written By John, Phoenix, AZ on Friday, January 08, 2010
 
I ordered these to replace the rear factory speakers in my 2006 Chevy Silverado ext. cab after I replaced my fronts with the DB651's. I was really impressed in the improvement they made over my factory front speakers. When I ordered the db461p's, Crutchfield recommended that I also order the foam baffles that enclose the rear of the speakers. When I got them installed I immediately noticed a nasty low frequency buzz in these rear speakers. It turned out that the baffles were creating a vibration where they came in contact with the outside skin of the rear door. Crutchfield says that these baffles compress to fit behind the speakers. They didn't mention that they cause this nasty buzz. After removing the baffles the problem was solved and the speakers sound great. So I would recommend the speakers but would pass on the baffles if going in the rear doors of a Silverado ext. cab.
16 out of 17 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

06 silverado regular cab

Written By Angela, Peoria, AZ on Friday, December 25, 2009
 
sound great, still have to mess with the eq quite a bit, but so far way better the the pioneer speakers i have up front.

IMPORTANT: you will have to cut a little bit to make these fit in to the pillar of these trucks, for 03-06 they all are the same, not sure about earlier models, or newer
4 out of 4 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio db461p

Written By , St. Louis, MO on Thursday, July 23, 2009
 
I bought these speakers for my 2001 s10. It says on Crutchfield that none
of the 4x6 they sell will fit in the dash. These fit if you modify it just a little.
When you take off the speaker cover on the dash and take out the
speakers there is a little plastic peice on the dash (facing the outside on
both sides). Just knock it off with a hammer and screw driver. On the
speaker cover you take a hacksaw and cut the two plastic things (where
the screws go in) even with the plastic oval ring. Then all you do is line it
up! You can use all the old bolts and screws. I have Infinity Kappa in the
door and two 12" Infinity Kappa subs in the back. I decided to try Polk
because they were about $30 cheaper then the Kappa 4x6. They sound
amazing! They are really bass sensative too, but still sound awesome.
8 out of 8 people found this helpful
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1/29/2009
based on 274 ratings (5 comments)
 
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based on 31 ratings (3 comments)
 
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