Polk dB690 Vs Infinity Reference 9633i

Trust_In_Thrust · 16th June 2010, 16:46

Guys could you please help me out which is better between these two.
I am already having infinity ref 6022i in front doors and polk db 690 on boot tray in a zen 2003 model with a Kenny x994 (8016BT).
I have a opportunity to swap the db's with infi's at back .
Should i go for it.I listen to everything that has sound .
Future upgrades include a 5 channel amp and a woofer (both Infinity probably).

Thanks

blueraven316 · 21st June 2010, 00:05

as long as your polks dont develop some problem, you dont probably need to change. If you had a polk component speaker I probably would have suggested you to change

Trust_In_Thrust · 21st June 2010, 12:14

@blueraven : Thanks a lot .One more info i am running these now on JBL1004 With front xover at 100Hz (12db octave) and rear at 80 Hz (12db octave) . I hope i am not damaging the speakers .Also sometimes when i keep playing a high volume i get kind of some smell .(Wonder what that is ).

blueraven316 · 4th July 2010, 15:14

The smell is copper burnt smell, though this happening all the time is not good, but it may not be such a concern unless the smell gets to unbearable levels.
Try keeping the gains low on the amp, that 1004 is too powerful and sounds very raw compared to the older amp 75.4.

abhipuru16 · 4th July 2010, 15:41

Smell of burning copper?! 1. Is it normal?
2. Does it happen with every ICE which has an external amplifier?
3. If yes, isn't there a solution to this problem?

DerAlte · 4th July 2010, 16:29

Smell of insulation burning that comes when wires overheat due to continuous overloading. No, does not happen every time, and not in most installations. The solution is using cables rated higher than the highest current expected in a situation. If you don't intend to put all knobs at max and attempt to permanently disable your auditory faculties, the normal wires are good enough.

Trust_In_Thrust · 5th July 2010, 13:36

Guys the smell came only for few days after i installed the amp .It doesn't come now at all even after playing loudly continuously for a long time and they system still sounds great. And all wiring is as it comes in the original JBL kit so i am assured about the wiring and speakers wires are 16 gauge .
Now i am looking for a slim sub woofer (<13cm mounting depth) available in india to fix in the spare wheel well )Any options are awaited.I saw the Kappa 120.9 and JBL8" as listed on JBL India website meeting my height requirements.However 8" is not available at all .Does anyone know the price of 120.9 .

Also should i get the JBLGTO3501 or 7001 .I am bent on 7001 .

Regards

16th June 2010, 16:46	#1
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	Polk dB690 Vs Infinity Reference 9633i Guys could you please help me out which is better between these two. I am already having infinity ref 6022i in front doors and polk db 690 on boot tray in a zen 2003 model with a Kenny x994 (8016BT). I have a opportunity to swap the db's with infi's at back . Should i go for it.I listen to everything that has sound . Future upgrades include a 5 channel amp and a woofer (both Infinity probably). Thanks
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21st June 2010, 00:05	#2
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	as long as your polks dont develop some problem, you dont probably need to change. If you had a polk component speaker I probably would have suggested you to change
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21st June 2010, 12:14	#3
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	@blueraven : Thanks a lot .One more info i am running these now on JBL1004 With front xover at 100Hz (12db octave) and rear at 80 Hz (12db octave) . I hope i am not damaging the speakers .Also sometimes when i keep playing a high volume i get kind of some smell .(Wonder what that is ).
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4th July 2010, 15:14	#4
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	The smell is copper burnt smell, though this happening all the time is not good, but it may not be such a concern unless the smell gets to unbearable levels. Try keeping the gains low on the amp, that 1004 is too powerful and sounds very raw compared to the older amp 75.4.
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4th July 2010, 15:41	#5
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Smell of burning copper?! 1. Is it normal? 2. Does it happen with every ICE which has an external amplifier? 3. If yes, isn't there a solution to this problem?
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4th July 2010, 16:29	#6
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Smell of insulation burning that comes when wires overheat due to continuous overloading. No, does not happen every time, and not in most installations. The solution is using cables rated higher than the highest current expected in a situation. If you don't intend to put all knobs at max and attempt to permanently disable your auditory faculties, the normal wires are good enough.
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5th July 2010, 13:36	#7
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	Guys the smell came only for few days after i installed the amp .It doesn't come now at all even after playing loudly continuously for a long time and they system still sounds great. And all wiring is as it comes in the original JBL kit so i am assured about the wiring and speakers wires are 16 gauge . Now i am looking for a slim sub woofer (<13cm mounting depth) available in india to fix in the spare wheel well )Any options are awaited.I saw the Kappa 120.9 and JBL8" as listed on JBL India website meeting my height requirements.However 8" is not available at all .Does anyone know the price of 120.9 . Also should i get the JBLGTO3501 or 7001 .I am bent on 7001 . Regards
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