JL Audio vs Polk Audio
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Printed Date: June 07, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Topic: JL Audio vs Polk Audio
Posted By: xfsrg
Subject: JL Audio vs Polk Audio
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 12:30 AM
I cannot decide between JL Audio and Polk Audio. which would you guys recommend? Specifically, at the moment, I am deciding between a 4" coaxial from JL Audio (XR400-CX) and 4x6" Component Plate from Polk Audio (MMC460). But the decision also tough because I am going to match the rest of my speakers in my system to which one I choose. They both make good speakers but which would be the better of the two, in your opinion? Why you chose the brand would help too. thanks
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Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 12:59 AM
speakers, i cant say, but for subs, i'd go with the JL. i've heard a few polk subs, and i wasnt impressed. nor was i impressed with their carbon series amplifiers.
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Posted By: italnpimp59
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 1:09 AM
both polk momo and JL audio have great sounding mids and highs..as far as subs go, JL is better and so are their amps
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Posted By: heavilymedicate
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 2:06 AM
Go JL all the way around. JL is a solid comapany that makes a good product, they have several different lines of subwoofers to match up to your price range. Two series of amps to match you there to. I have nothing against the Polk fullrange speakers, in there respective price ranges I have found all of the Polk's to be good, or very good. The JL 4" sound sweet, but remember its just a 4 inch speaker, anything you can do to get a larger speaker size would help you greatly. But if I had to go with a 4" coaxial, it would be that one.
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 7:13 AM
I've only heard JL's and Polk's 6x9s. In my opinion I would choose the Polks for sound quality and since it's a larger speaker, good midbass response. But JL makes some crazy speakers though. Just my opinion.
Posted By: Francious70
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 8:48 AM
Honestly, I would go with the Polk's up front, with a JL sub.
Paul
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Posted By: xfsrg
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 8:52 AM
yea i already have a JL Audio sub, so I am set in that department. The 4" is for a center speaker and I cant really go any bigger. Thanks for the feedbak guys.
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 4:24 PM
I would go with the jl, You might want to look around jl also makes plates very similar to the polk model but they are next years or past years model I have seen a few but dont know the model #
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Posted By: cruzan69
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 7:28 PM
Personally, I have tried both. Currently I have JL's all around in my truck. I wasn't happy with my Polks. They have a very high frequency cut off point and wont give you the mid range that you desire. I could tell that I was missing a good bit. You know it when you are used to hearing certain notes in a song but when all of a sudden when playing through my Polks it wasn't there.
Posted By: audiopro111
Date Posted: October 08, 2004 at 12:28 AM
definitly in my opinion JL all the way;polk is sweet too but if your into pumping your beat JL is the call and if your into listening to your tunes and like finess and a crispy sound go for Polk for example: : JL AUDIO : reggaton,hip hop,rap reggae,bass beats,trance,club,etc. POLK AUDIO:smooth r&b,Dance ,rock,alternative,,jazz u get the point. ------------- AudioPro111
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