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I was cleaning my boat yesterday and noticed that I have 3 blown speakers (Polk MM651UM 3 ohm). I have the factory amp and head unit. Should I replace them with the same speakers or is there a better option?
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I have spent many, many hours researching this over the past few weeks. I am replacing the Polk Momos that were factory installed in 2007. There are more threads about this very subject than I could even link here. There were 3 main speakers that stuck out, the 651UM ($140/pair), the JL MX-650 ($199/pair), and the Wetsounds XS65i ($175/pair). JL and Wetsounds also have their "big brother", higher wattage counter parts the JL M-650 ($299+/pair) and the Wetsound XS650 ($275/pair).
This is just going to come down to do you want to spend the money to go big and replace all three sets, or have a mix-matched in boat sets. I bought 3 new pairs of the UM651s (for just over $400 on amazon), and I am hoping that it is a good balance between cost and sound. I figure they have to be better than the dry rotted momos...without me spending $900 on 3 pair of JL speakers that would also probably require me to buy another higher power amp to drive them to sound decent. -
Replacing your existing MM651UM with the same would be the simplest and not require any additional upgrades (i.e. amp). Amazon has them for $137 per pair. I dropped in 4 JL MX650 in my Pro Air and love them. Speakers are really a subjective thing and I'd suggest you go with what sounds best to your ear.Comment
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