Polk Audio DB401 4-Inch Coaxial Speakers
- Pair of marine certified speakers perfect for use in boats of all types
- Equipped with a 0.75-inch liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter and a neodymium magnet
- Maximum input power: 135 watts
- Equipped with a dynamic balance polymer/mica composite mineral-filled cone for a big sound
- Durable butyl rubber surround stands up to the stress of extreme temperatures, sunlight and time
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db401 4 Inch Coaxial SpeakerAmazon.com Product Description
Polk Audio db401 4″ Coaxial Speakers bring you superior looks and sound at a price that makes high performance affordable to everyone. The polymer/mica composite mineral filled cone is stiff yet lightweight and brings you big sound with little distortion. A 19mm liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter with neodymium magnet creates clear, detailed highs. The multi-hole mounting pattern and shallow depth make for easy drop-in installations in practically any car on the road. Polk db Series speakers are built tough to withstand the harshest environments, so they are perfect for use in boats of all types. The db Series delivers clas… More >>
Polk Audio DB401 4-Inch Coaxial Speakers
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After looking at many different 4″ speakers while seeking a replacement for the original speakers on my Honda GL1200A motorcycle, I selected the Polk Audio db401s. The specs are far superior to the original paper-cone speakers, and they are two-way speakers as opposed to the single-cone design of the originals. Finally, these are marine-certified speakers and so should resist rain better if the motorcycle ever gets caught out in the rain. Note that these speakers will directly replace the original Honda speakers in both the front as well as the rear of Honda Gold Wing GL1200s that are equipped with rear speakers. After you remove the motorcycle’s speaker grilles, they mount easily and although they will be a tight fit, they will fit in the existing opening.
Upon opening the box, with a visual inspection it is apparent that these speakers are of high quality and well-manufactured, and have a very attractive appearance as speakers go, not that it matters that much since they will be covered by the Honda speaker grilles, but they are obviously of much better quality than the average 4″ speaker.
When installing in a GL1200, after you remove the Honda speaker grilles the old speakers are are exposed and simply held in with four screws. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws and the speaker just pulls out. Don’t remove the Honda trim rings, leave them in place.
There are only two wires to connect, positive and negative, and it is very easy to tell which is which, the positive terminal is the larger one and the negative the smaller one, nothing to it. You will probably have to squeeze the speaker connectors down tighter on the terminals with pliers and that will be the most difficult thing you will have to do. Insert the speakers in the opening, the holes will line up perfectly, and reinstall the four screws on each side. I thought I would have to bend or flatten down the tweeter to get the grilles to go back on, but I didn’t need to – it will be a tight fit but they WILL fit. You won’t need the silver Polk Audio grilles when installing these in a Honda GL1200, but you may need the Polk Audio grilles for other applications. Reinstall the Honda speaker grilles (or Polk Audio grilles for other motorcycles or cars) and you are ready to listen.
Soundwise, the Polk Audio db401s represent a noticeable improvement over the oem single-paper-cone originals. They don’t offer a lot in the way of bass, but do offer some bass improvement since they are new, modern technology, marine-grade speakers replacing aged old-technology paper-cone speakers. The quality and tone of both midrange and highs are much-improved over stock, and overall sound clarity is much-improved. I am convinced that the Polk Audio db401s are the best replacement speaker you can buy for the Honda GL1200 motorcycle, and they are also reported to be a great replacement for Honda GL500 Silverwing speakers, and would also make great replacements for other motorcycles (and cars) requiring 4″ speakers. If you need a 4″ speaker you should definitely consider these, they sound great and installation is easy – I highly recommend them.
Rating: 5 / 5
I got this ones to install them in the fromt doors of my car to complete my system, and they sound pretty good for their size and price, I would strongly recommend these ones if speakers this small are needed.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am not an expert in acoustic, but you don’t need it at all. Remarkable sound.
Rating: 5 / 5
These speakers perfectly fit the space allocated for my stock speakers. A larger speaker would’ve been nice, but these are a great compromise. You will not be disappointed!
Rating: 5 / 5
DO I NEED TO ELABORATE ON THIS, dont be fooled by the size i gave this as a gift to my nephew, my goodness what change in the music and midrange and HF, it sounded as if i am hearing from a big speaker, this was bought as a replacement to the factory OEM, very highly recommended
Rating: 5 / 5