Clarion speaker replacement

Rick180 · **Joined:** Wed May 23, 2007 10:02 pm **Posts:** 41

Anyone know of a direct replacement for Clarion CM1602s (100W, 4 ohm, dual cone)? Not looking to drill new screw holes or enlarge the speaker opening. As long as it gives decent sound, I'd be satisfied.

Thanks,

Rick

ric · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:31 pm

takes minutes to install polk DB's. The holes require drilling but no big deal.

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:45 pm

Agree drilling is a breeze. Even a caveman can do it. :lol:

But for speakers, I will suggest These. They are worth the extra few $'s over the Polks' IMO.

ric · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:56 pm

Cap'n Morgan wrote:

Agree drilling is a breeze. Even a caveman can do it. :lol:

But for speakers, I will suggest These. They are worth the extra few $'s over the Polks' IMO.

How do they sound "off amp" (just headunit powering)? I know the even the DB651's sound like doo-doo until you have at least 50 amps RMS pumping through them. 100 is better.

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:04 pm

I have not had them "amped" in our boat,just stock HU power. They still sounded better to me than un-amped Polk's. Better yet with an amp in a similar boat.
Either way, both brands are an excellent upgrade from that Crap-ion stuff.

Rick180 · **Joined:** Wed May 23, 2007 10:02 pm **Posts:** 41

Yeah...$200+ for 4 speakers is more than I need to spend. I now wear hearing aids (they told me I couldn't hear children or women...Perfect!) and it's for a boat...not the greatest environment for sound reproduction. Basically, I'm looking for something that's 1/2 that price that puts out a decent sound.

Rick

ric · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:07 pm

Cap'n Morgan wrote:

I have not had them "amped" in our boat,just stock HU power. They still sounded better to me than un-amped Polk's. Better yet with an amp in a similar boat.
Either way, both brands are an excellent upgrade from that Crap-ion stuff.

Yeah anything sounds better.. I know the DB's personally have almost no low end bass when off amp. Throw in a small amp and people will think you installed a subwoofer on the boat.

DB651 are $120 for 4.

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-6-5-In ... ords=db651

Mark T · **Posted:** Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:50 am

I love my DB651's and so does everyone who has come aboard. I did amp them though, 400 in cabin and 300 for the pair in the rear...

I will probably need to get hearing aids next...

DTC2010 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:36 pm **Posts:** 3

The best sounding 6.5" upgrade speaker from a Clarion, Sony, Fusion, Polk, Kenwood, or any other OEM 6.5" speakers is the JL Audio MX650's.

Sound great on radio power....add an amp and WOW.

www.iFourWinns.com

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