db401 4 Inch Coaxial Speaker

User Reviews about Polk Audio DB401 4-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair - Silver)

I'm a Polk fan, period. With a little trimming, these fit in my dash on my Dodge Ram. Sound great for a mid! -- great speakers

The first time I heard these little babies play I was blown away. The speakers produce the sound quality clarity and frequency to rival 6.5 components. I've recommended these to Alexander the great who absolutely loves them. Way to go Polk Sound like its supposed to be Pristine! -- Polk DB 401

I needed to replace a blown PA speaker. My initial thought was that for that application I could get by with a bargain speaker. I bought a less expensive, very popular on Amazon brand, tried it, was amazed at how distored sound from an inferior speaker could be, and sent it right back. Then I ordered these Polk speakers. They are far better than the ones I returned and even better than the speakers that came with the PA.

The sound is clear and full range. There is no distortion. From their appearance they are well made and durable.

I'm glad I bought them. -- Outstanding speakers

I am not an expert in acoustic, but you don't need it at all. Remarkable sound. -- Cadence and fidelity...

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.

-- Perfect replacement speakers for Honda GL1200 motorcycles.