For the most balanced sound, it is ideal to go with a matching pair in both locations. Some people do like to experiment with different models and speaker materials to see how that might affect your sound.

This really depends a lot on how you listen now, Alvin. If you have lower impedance speakers in your ride you would just have to turn the volume knob up a little louder with 4 ohm speakers. You can also use a speaker like this Infinity Reference REF-6532ex in the link below. These are closer to 3 ohms and are great options for folks with lower impedance factory speaker setups! Most replacements that we advise as a fit should sound fantastic Alvin, no worries there! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_108R6532EM/Infinity-Reference-REF-6532ex.html

Greetings BB014, and thank you for your question. You can install either a 5.25 inch or a 6.5 inch speaker in the 1998 Cherokee. No modifications, but you will, be only using 2 of the 4 screws to hold them in unless you are in the mood to fabricate a mounting adapter.

In my case, the cutout diameter was 4.5", but because my mounting depth was less than the 1 13/16" the speaker requires, I needed to add a half inch spacer which had an inside diameter of about 5". I suspect that a 5" hole with 2" depth will work OK.

Unless you forgot to mention it, are you installing a subwoofer? If not you definitely need to because these speakers will not provide you with any type of low frequency bass. I would recommend the JL Audio XD700/5v2 with a 10" subwoofer. This amp will run everything without breaking a sweat. I recently installed one along with these Polk series 6.5 & 5.25. So 4 speakers total & 1 subwoofer & it sounded amazing. I was blown away at how much power that little amp packs & I've been installing car audio for 20 years.

Run the more powerful amp. Use one with more power than any of the speakers need. You can turn down the gain at the amp, and adjust it to prevent overpowering the speakers.

I don't think it is necessary to exceed the speakers rms rating and so I think the JL audio amp is plenty.

This is a question of the amplifier's capability. The speaker impedance ( 4 Ohm ) is a factor of the design of the speaker only. In order to achieve a 2 Ohm load using a 4 Ohm speaker, you would need to run TWO 4 Ohm speakers in parallel. Example: two 8 Ohm speakers wired in parallel would present a 4 Ohm load to the amplifier. So two 4 Ohm speakers wired in parallel would present a 2 Ohm load to the amplifier. IF your amplifier can handle the lower impedance presented when you run TWO 4 Ohm speakers in parallel which would equal the 2 Ohm load, then YES you can run these speakers just fine. Again it is not the speaker that will determine this, but the amplifier. These are excellent speakers in any configuration with great sound and very efficient. Hope that helps !

These are rated at 100 watts RMS per speaker

To begin with ANYTHING can be paintable. It doesn't matter if it is metal, plastic or even wood. On my particulat application my Polk Audio DB 652 were installed in the door behind the original factory door panel and grill for a cleaner look. These are excellent speakers. I hope this helps.

Yes, the grilles are plastic so I'm sure you'd be able to paint them.

The grilles are plastic, so I would consult with a paint contractor for advice on application and durability. The grilles are open design which means that you can see the black speakers behind. Hope this helps.

I used stock wires in a 2002 GMC Yukon. I replaced all speakers and they sound great, they do need more power though. I should be upgrading head unit and adding amps in a couple of months, can't wait to hear it.

I'd use 10 gauge.

Better, louder

The Polk Audio 652s are 4-ohm speakers, if you replace the 2-ohm OEM speakers with 4-ohm speakers you will notice a volume drop.

That depends on a number of factors. Does what impedance were your OEM speakers. Some OEM JBL speakers are of an odd impedance. The Polks sound great. They don't put out a lot of bass but they don't distort the bass with a good clean signal and enough power. Far, far better than those OEM JBLs. They are only 4-ohm so that has to be factored in with your choice of the 2-ohm Powerbass. I take it that you will have these upfront in the doors and Polks in the back. If the amp is sequentially powered in the front/back channels, then the 2-ohm load will provide roughly twice the power of the backs at 4-ohm. Location distance will also factor. Perhaps your head unit has time alignment and level sets. Honestly, all you really need is a wide front sound stage with good presence and the rear just providing ambiance. I had a competition level 92' Mercury Sable Wagon that I used to showcase our product when I was Branch salesman for Metra Electronics back in the mid 90s. I used the OEM Ford 6 inch rear paper cone speakers getting clean 50watt RMS from a sweet Blaupunkt for rear ambiance, with a switch to a rear soundstage when I open the rear hatch for demonstrations at out booths to directly showcase the product.

I would ask the people at Crutchfield. They are the knowledgeable ones.

You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.

These speaker will not fit that space as they need 1.8125" for mounting depth. We do carry some 6.5" speakers that can fit within a maximum of 1.5" mounting depth and we have advisors that you can reach by calling 1-800-324-9695 to get a personal recommendation on speakers that can fit

You can check to see if this will fit your vehicle by using our Outfit My Car tool: http://www.crutchfield.com/car/carselector.aspx For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

There is plenty of volume with these speakers and they sound better then my Silverado OEM speakers. fat bass, clear mid range and shimmering high end

My speakers didn't have a wire harness and I needed to solder in the new wires onto the speaker, still a very easy install! And an really amazing improvement in sound.

Hi Matthew, if there are speaker wire adapters available for your vehicle, the Polk DB652 will offer a plug and play solution. Please chat with an Advisor online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695. We will be happy to pull up your vehicle's information and confirm fitment and the availability of harnesses and brackets.

I don't know about the "kickers". However I purchased two sets of these speakers for my VW new Beetle. They were easy to install, actually had more parts than I needed, and sound great.

Yes they are.

Hi Christian. We will be happy to help you out with your upgrades. It would be best that you chat with an Advisor online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695. We would love to go over your factory setup, answer your questions, and provide you with personalized information and recommendations.

The DB652 is a coaxial pair of speakers and the tweeter is part of the speaker's structure. I think you might be thinking of a component set which has separate woofers and tweeters. In a case like that, you can pretty much mount the tweeters however you'd like, utilizing the included hardware most manufacturers supply with their speaker sets.

The dB 652 in my Escape are installed In the lower door where the factory speakers were. The tweeter is part of the speaker. Not separate.

We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.

Those are silk tweeters so they should be be the opposite of "tingy"

OK, first off I don't know if these speakers are a direct replacement. I had to use an adapter. It worked fine. I'm going to say they are better than factory. Polk makes great stuff. I have them in the back seat package tray of my 2007 Honda Civic, and they run off a pioneer amp (it's a speaker wire driven amp not a pre-amp driven unit, but it works well). I have the factory head unit, and it's the premier top line from Honda. I also have the factory sub woofer in the package tray (that probably leaves a bit to be desired). I have a new set of front door speakers (nothing fancy but way better than stock). The whole system volume runs from 0 to 35 and sounds rather well (concidering the cost is about $500). I'm 60 and I still love to rock out with the windows down and the sunroof open - and those Polk rear speakers have served me well for their cost. I don't know what you listen to for music, but if I'm driving down the road and I slap on some Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy Kashmire then all is good. My factory speakers deteriorated, came apart due to weather. Those polks are 4-5 years old and still sound awesome. They were well worth the investment. Will they rattle your trunk lid and shake your quarter panels? Probably not - but they should hold 100w and I drive 60w through them all day long and the sound great. Plus, they are made with marine quality stuff so here in humid Florida I know I'll not have to change them out in a few years. Hope that answers your question.

Well everyone has their own take on what sounds good. So along with the speakers I have a kenwood receiver so double the effect yes they are way better than factory speakers

On my Scion xB the window trim that blocks water has begun to deteriorate and looks like it allows water into the door. I've haven't ran into any issues yet, but feel more confident knowing these are water resistant in case they get wet.

I assume that by "windshield" you mean the door windows. They can withstand moisture. If the doors are stock they should have a clear plastic sheet affixed on the door frame. This is a water barrier protecting the door panels and speakers. Any door speaker is an open construction and must be protected from water. If the clear plastic water sheets are missing or are torn, I suggest you replace them at the same time you install your new Polks. They are "honest" speakers and you will enjoy years of performance if you take care of them.

You can check on the Crutchfield webpage but they do fit my 1999 Rav4.

I'd agree with the above answer. I prefer a balanced sound and don't like the bass to be artificially increased. That being said - bass on these speakers was a significant improvement over OEM, mids and highs are also great with a very crisp/clear sound. Very happy.

I just put these in our boat with a relatively low power and they're doing fine bass is wonderful good balance with the mids and highs

The bass is about that of an Infinity. Your mid and high frequencies come out extremely clear, while still maintaining a good deep bass sound. The clarity is more of what I am impressed with with these speakers while maintaining a decent bass sound that is not overly overwhelming to the point where I have to sound proof my vehicle due the door panel vibrations.

They're marine rated and Polk states these are appropriate for boats and ATV's. You'll be fine.

Have no idea used inside car

These speakers definitely do have a crossover built in to distribute the audio to the 2 drivers. However, we do not know the frequency being used. I recommend contacting Polk support to see if they have that information. I have 800-377-7655 for their phone number. My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

I put polks in my silverado with separate tweeters. Just turn down the treble a little bit.

You do not have to use component speakers. The factory speakers in the lower door and rear deck still get a full-range signal so, you can install the Polk DB652 in both locations if need be. For additional assistance and personalized recommendations, feel free to contact us directly by phone or through our online chat service: https://www.crutchfield.com/support/ContactUs.aspx

You should speak with a Crutchfield customer service rep.

100W RMS each

These speakers actually use less depth than the db651s model. Also, these speakers need almost exactly the same mounting height so they should fit in place of the db651s speakers. HTH! My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

Depends on the quality of sound that you already have replacing speakers will upgrade your sound a little, the head unit is where the difference is really heard, also you should get a good sub for true bass, these speakers will not bring out the true deep bass tones

Check with Crutchfield about the 2ohm unit.

Should be close to stock volume I would think. When I looked into everything for my car it seemed like most stock head units were around 40-50W. If you're just changing head units you should end up with similar volume output.

It means they filter either Low, mids, highs frequencies just by connecting them between the speakers and the sound source (stereo). The ones on this speakers are welded or soldered in the speaker. Right past the connection you just have to plug in the wires the speaker comes with. Also maybe you should give out more details when asking a question. Are you buying extra passive filters? . Does the speaker have passive filters?. DETAILS BABY, DETAILS!!

They are soldered past the connection.

screw on. The speakers come with a plastic type of padapting plate that is 9 by 6 if your OEM speakers are 9 by 6. So that you can adapt the 6 inch speakers to it. These speakers have good mid bass by the way.

They will screw on

The covers are held on with the same screws that hold the speakers in place.

I, they are screw on. Hope that helps

100watts and 300 watts peak

They are rated to handle up to 100 watts RMS. You will find this information, and more, under the "Product Highlights" section when you scroll down the main webpage for these speakers. I hope that helps! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5