6.5" Speakers: Polk vs Kicker?

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I had Polks in my TJ and they sounded great. Most on the TJ forum seem to prefer them. But I see alot of recommendations for the Kickers on the JK forums.

I'm a casual listener. Not looking for high fidelity. But the stock speakers in my 2012 JKU suck pretty bad. Would like to just be able to hear a clear phone call and clear music.

$109
Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers - 2 Pairs (4 Speakers) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MI53PF2/?tag=jkforum-20

$156
Chrysler Jeep Dodge 6.5inch Kicker Speaker Upgrade Set of 4 Mopar OEM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F92M6NC/?tag=jkforum-20
 
I replaced mine with Rockford Fosgate and the improved sound quality is nothing short of outstanding for a road-noisy JKU.

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Now I'm thinking these. if I bought today they have $65 sets of two speakers and a tweeter. So thats $195 for 6 speakers and 3 tweeters

JBL GTO609C 270 Watts 6-1/2" Premium Car Audio Component Stereo Speaker System with Patented Plus One Woofer-Cone Technology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00881CT3E/?tag=jkforum-20

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There are 6 speakers to replace right?
 
The biggest challenge with the soundbar and dash speakers is the mounting bracket. The factory speakers have an attached flange around the perimeter of the speaker, while most speakers have the mounting screws within that diameter, if that makes sense. Like this:

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Most speakers look like this:

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I purchased these adapters that worked exceptionally well for all the speakers. You find the tabs that align to the screw holes you need and simply snap the remaining ones off with a pair of pliers.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NWEJWA/?tag=jkforum-20
 
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Anybodyhome said:
The biggest challenge with the soundbar and dash speakers is the mounting bracket. The factory speakers have an attached flange around the perimeter of the speaker, while most speakers have the mounting screws within that diameter, if that makes sense. Like this:

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Most speakers look like this:

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I purchased these adapters that worked exceptionally well for all the speakers. You find the tabs that align to the screw holes you need and simply snap the remaining ones off with a pair of pliers.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NWEJWA/?tag=jkforum-20
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Thank you very much for the info and link. Added those adapters to my add list
 
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