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In 2009, Gina joined PMPC to gain access to financial services to help improve her living situation and ability to engage in business activities. Gina is requesting a loan of 5,000 PHP, which will be used to purchase additional products to sell. This loan will be the first loan taken out by Gina from PMPC. She plans to use the additional revenue generated from the business to improve the general living conditions of her family.
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Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PMPC is one of the most progressive cooperatives in northwestern Mindanao. It reaches out to the rural poor using the Grameen model.
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About Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PMPC) was founded in 1992 by the beneficiaries, parents and staff of the Paglaum Community Development Foundation to address economic and livelihood activities for sustainability. The organization operates in the northwestern provinces of Mindanao and Visayas.In the local vernacular, "paglaum" means "hope." The initial foundation is dedicated to child development through a holistic approach. The goal is to build self-reliance and expand opportunity so the poorest of the poor can help themselves.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
A loan of $125 helped Gina to purchase additional products to sell.
- Repayment Term
- 7 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Pre-Disbursed:
- Aug 11, 2009
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- Aug 26, 2009
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Amid much chatter, Buchholz eyes 7-0 start
Red Sox righty opposes Worley, hopes to limit high-scoring Twins
Much of the banter about Clay Buchholz has focused on doctored baseballs and sunscreen.
Through all of the controversy revolving around him, the Red Sox right-hander has amassed a sterling 6-0 record and 1.69 ERA through eight starts. On Friday, he'll attempt to join Rays southpaw Matt Moore as the only pitchers in baseball to sport a 7-0 record.
That seventh win has proven to be elusive for Buchholz, who hasn't factored into the decision during either of his past two outings. That includes an eight-inning effort on Saturday, when he limited the Blue Jays to two runs.
Buchholz will next face off with a Twins offense that entered Wednesday's action tied with the Tigers for the most runs in May. The usual suspects have carried Minnesota's lineup, as Joe Mauer extended his hitting streak to 14 games on Wednesday and Justin Morneau pushed his to 11 before the team's off-day on Thursday.
Their production has shielded Josh Willingham and Ryan Doumit. Willingham, who slugged 35 home runs a year ago, is batting just .205 during the 2013 campaign. Doumit is hitting .216.
"You build your team around the middle of your lineup, and those guys are a big part of that," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "They're the producers. Willingham needs to get going here, and Doumit is swinging better. These guys need to get on, and they're doing their part."
The Twins hope Willingham is turning a corner. He socked an opposite-field double off the wall on Tuesday and struck an RBI single on Wednesday.
"He's doing a lot of different work," Gardenhire said. "[Tuesday] night, he was staying on the ball and driving it other way. Normally, that gets a guy feeling better. He definitely stayed back and shot it off the right-center-field wall. They always say when you're swinging and missing a lot -- and Willy does that as a home run hitter -- to sometimes stay back and get jammed a little bit until you get into a better rhythm."
Red Sox: Bailey likely to rejoin 'pen on Monday
• Andrew Bailey is expected to be back in the bullpen for Monday's series opener against the White Sox in Chicago.
The closer threw a 15-pitch simulated game at Tropicana Field on Thursday. His final step is to be activated for a one-game Minor League stint with Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday.
"I felt good. I threw all my pitches," Bailey said. "The next step is to pitch Saturday in Pawtucket and then be back. Everything feels good. It's a baseball thing, just getting acclimated again. Everything feels great."
On the disabled list with a strained right biceps, Bailey last appeared in a game for the Red Sox on April 28.
Twins: Worley tabbed for Friday
• Vance Worley hasn't been a model of consistency this season. The Twins hope that means he'll deliver a strong outing on Friday. In eight starts this season, Worley has allowed the following earned run totals: one, two, three (twice), four, five, six and seven.
The right-hander has surrendered 30 hits over his past three outings, a span of 15 innings. During that stretch, Worley has compiled an 8.40 ERA. He opposed Buchholz on May 6 and held Boston to three runs on nine hits in five innings. He didn't factor in the decision.
Worth noting
• Morneau has eight hits in 16 at-bats (.500 average) against Buchholz. Mauer has five hits in 13 at-bats (.385) against the righty.
• Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino went 3-for-3 with a solo home run against Worley on May 6.
• Buchholz has quality starts in seven of his eight outings this season. He has also tallied 60 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings and has lasted at least seven frames in all but one start.
Zack Meisel is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @zackmeisel. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Agenda: 07-13-2010Meshnet ProjectImplementation of message fusion from different neighbors. Agenda: 07-6-2010Schloss DagstuhlCommnents after the seminar that are interesting to me and possibly the lab:
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Dagstuhl '10 ("Understanding everyday activities" seminar)
ICRA '11 paperPlan: Internal:aggeliki_icra11 Agenda: 06-08-2010Meshnet ProjectEnhancing navigation functionality:
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Agenda: 05-25-2010Meshnet Project- Enhanced hallway navigation using map and bumper-based localization: math in place, more testing to be done Agenda: 05-18-2010Meshnet Project- Navigation from the AI lab to room 411 using AR tags for localization (AI lab corridor navigation: [7]) (5-19-2010)Update: navigation from AI lab to room 411 (video 3x [8]):
Although I made sure all the tags are identified during installation, some of them are more vulnerable to misidentification from side views. Neural project- First submission of work by Phil (Nov. '10 meeting of Neuroscience) Agenda: 05-11-2010Meshnet Project
Agenda: 05-04-2010Meshnet ProjectEnhanced last week's demo: the mobile robot performs 15 queries to BATMAN regarding the number of received packets and estimates an average, moves forward/backward based on the previous average signal, stops to get new measurements etc. Demo video: robot starting from distance greater than x in order to achieve distance x with the static node is shown here (I had problems with xvidcap to capture the screen for around 5 min. We will see a video of what the robot displays on its screen ([12]) and another video ([13]) of where it moves side by side) Conclusion: Using the packet loss rate for bringing 2 robots (1 static, 1 mobile) in max distance while remaining in range is problematic. Percentage of received packets is big and almost constant up to a radius x around the static robot. Beyond distance x, the percentage of received packets decreases exponentially with distance (also documented here: [14]). In practice, that means that starting from distance greater than x, we can achieve distance x with the static robot. Starting from a distance less than x, we cannot find the shortest way to achieve distance x considering only the number of received packets (but, we can have the robot move always forward till it crosses the x-radius circle around the static node). Need to work with the wireless signal strength that provides greater granularity in the measurements. That may be also a good idea given that BATMAN is slow ([15]) at updating link qualities for highly mobile nodes Tried wireless chipset Medialink MWN-USB54G that is detected as a RaLink Technology RT2501USB wireless adapter and it is supposed to work according to [16], but in practice the wireless statistics functionality is not implemented for ad-hoc links. Other possible solutions:
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Guy Bowering just served his first term as the first Ward 6 alderman in the city of Madison. Ward 6 is largely comprised of an area west of I-55 that was annexed into the city in 2008. Bowering and his wife, Nancy, have lived in Madison since 1996. He recently spoke with Sun staff writer Katie Eubanks about his first four years as an alderman.
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Avoncraft has a long and comprehensive history within the paddlesport industry.
First as a manufacturer of plywood and glassfibre kayaks, then as an importer and distributor to the UK market and now on from there.
Currently Avoncraft has two roles.
- Manufacturers Agent for Pelican International, supporting distributors and dealers through out Europe and Scandinavia
- Freelance Paddlesports coaching
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To actively promote health, wellbeing and a general enjoyment of our environment through Watersports
Make Watersports accessible, enjoyable and safe
We no longer retail or support any equipment, but will be more than happy to point you in the direction of your local paddlesport retailer.
For service and support on the brands we previously represented, please see the list below;
Aquabound - www.meridianzero.co.uk
Bending Branches - www.wwc.co.uk
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Eckla - www.systemxeurope.com
Elie - www.meridianzero.co.uk
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In the market for a boat? The 25th annual Palm Beach [Fla.] International Boat Show, to be held March 25 to 28, will showcase more than $350 million worth of watercraft-everything from powerboats, bowriders and personal vessels to yachts longer than 100 feet.
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Indians, soldiers and ghosts of Camelot have docked on her marshy shores. Early 20th century millionaires built castles and commanding women protected their estates. The history of Cumberland Island reads like steamy, romantic fiction.
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December 1, 2009
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olypmics countdown is on. Opening ceremonies take place on February 12, when tens of thousands of Olympic athletes, coaches, officials and organizers will be joined by hundreds of thousands of spectators at the BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver and the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort.
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"Do you realize more people have been to outer space," sputtered my friend Dave, "than have driven that car?" Of all of the reactions I got when word leaked out I'd be testing the brand-new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, his was my favorite. Dave's observation was closer to the truth than he realized.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
So, because we love you, we're hosting a giveaway right here on the KEH Blog page. Contest runs Monday, June 14th-Tuesday, June 22nd. Winner will be drawn at random and announced on Wednesday 6/23. Winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to KEH!
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I've been trying to cut back on the number of blogs I read, but not this one. The whole KEHblog website has been a valuable resource so it's tough to pick one post that has been my favorite. Instead, I'll say that my favorite resource is putting the PDF's up on the website -- like the roadshow and the "gone green" catalog. Keep up the great work!
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Great site. I just posted the following tweet about the current contest...
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Favorite post.. I would have to say it's 'Reasons to Buy Used'. As much as I love digital, I still find myself drawn to the equipment I wanted at a time in my life when I was unable to afford it. As a strobist, my favourite post has been about flash and lighting. Especially the tips about the PC cords.
I'm hoping to see more of this as I know a lot of the younger kids on here will appreciate it.
Keep up the good work!My favorite post has been "Reasons to Buy Used". I am in the search of buying a used DSLR and a friend recommended me to this site. I have learned that buying a used DSLR is the way to go for me. I have not purchased anything yet, but I'm definitely keep my eyes open for a great deal on a DSLR.
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I liked the post about how you grade equipment. I plan to upgrade equipment soon!
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my favorite blog was on filters 101, it really assisted me in taking the photos that i wanted. thanks guys for being honest in your ratings on camera stuff we all appreciate it!
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Your blog is fun which is great because photography is fun, too! Too many blogs and sites are far too serious and bogged (blogged) down by too much techie stuff that takes away from the magic of photography. I came across your site very recently on the hunt for good, used gear and am impressed by the amount of cool stuff for sale (not to mention the grading chart) as well as the cool stuff to read. Me thinks I might need a mini digital camera or a Zeiss Ikon with blue leather! So fav posts so far have been the unique cameras as well, vintage posters as well as the behind-the-scenes.
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Just received shipment place on Friday 18 June for a Hassy lens and strap! Incredible service equal only to the product in the package! Thanks KEH
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Well, considering I just found your awesome blog, (and will be bookmarking it) I'd have to say the "Reasons to buy used" http://www.kehblog.com/2010/06/reasons-to-buy-used.html definitely raised an eyebrow.
I never realized that manufacturer's recalls were 2%! The post was super informative and has persuaded me to buy more used equipment.
I have only purchased new lenses from KEH in the past, but I've decided today to sell a few of my pieces and to buy a used lens that I've been pining away for.
One last thing, you guys are so extremely pleasant and actually "fun" to deal with over the phone and in person... not like one of your competitors. KEH rules. Thanks for not being snobby.
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D-backs' Delgado eyes series win vs. Rockies
Chacin looks to pad career-high victory total with No. 14
The Rockies have held their own against most National League West foes this season, but they've struggled against the D-backs. Colorado has four games left in the season series to turn that trend around, beginning with Sunday's series finale at Chase Field.
Arizona has won nine of the 15 meetings thus far this season, while the Rockies are 8-8 against the Dodgers, 12-7 against the Padres and 9-10 against the Giants.
Colorado righty Jhoulys Chacin will square off against Arizona righty Randall Delgado on Sunday, with the clubs having split the first two games. The D-backs and Rockies will have their final series from Sept. 20-22 at Coors Field.
Delgado struggled against the Dodgers in his last start, giving up four homers and lasting just 2 2/3 innings. He's allowed 1.8 homers per nine innings this year, which would be the worst ratio in baseball if he had enough innings to qualify.
"I have a lot of questions about it," Delgado said when asked what he thought the reason was for allowing so many homers. "I thought I figured it out a month ago, but now it's happening again."
Sunday will be his first appearance against the Rockies this year.
He'll be up against Chacin, who is searching for his 14th win. The righty held the Giants to one run on four hits while striking out five over seven innings in his last start.
Chacin has a road ERA of 2.10 this season. His ERA since the beginning of August is 2.24.
"He's putting together a great run, a great season," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "His two-seamer is real good. It's diving to the bottom of the zone, and his changeup has turned into a really good pitch for him. And he can throw a slider to righties. He's got all three working."
D-backs: Lots of guys getting looks
With September callups, Arizona has four shortstops currently with the club -- rookies Didi Gregorius and Chris Owings and veterans Willie Bloomquist and Cliff Pennington. Manager Kirk Gibson plans to give most of the time down the stretch to the youngsters.
Gregorius got the start Saturday, while Owings looks to get the nod on Sunday.
"We want to see what they can do," Gibson said. "We know what Willie and Penny can do. So we want to get these guys some experience. [General manager Kevin Towers] will just have to make some decisions as the offseason approaches."
Rockies: LeMahieu streaking
Infielder D.J. LeMahieu wasted no time extending his hitting streak on Saturday, singling to right field in the first inning to extend his run to 14 games.
It's the second-longest current streak in the Majors, behind the Nationals' Denard Span's 25-game stretch.
• Todd Helton is two homers away from tying Ralph Kiner (369) for 74th on baseball's all-time list.
Worth noting
• Sunday will be the Rockies' 12th game of a 15-game stretch against NL West opponents. They're 3-9 so far.
Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Watch a video Watch a video review from one of our experts Front Back Side view Photos (5) Videos (2) View larger Polk Audio db651 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers for 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings Item #: 107DB651 In Stock 182 Reviews Was:$99.99 Sale:-$25.00 Free Installation gear for most cars Your price: $74.99 pair Earn up to 75 Rewards points Add to Cart Free Shipping Lifetime Tech Support + Add to wishlist + Email me alerts for this product View all associated offers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Does it fit my car? Select your car Find what fits your car ----- Please select a year ----- ----- Please select a make ----- ----- Please select a model ----- ----- Please select a body ----- ----- Please select an option ----- Loading... Will that piece of gear fit your car? We've climbed into thousands of vehicles to find out. x By buying this product you'll earn up to 75 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account
by Leigh Schoettinger Give new life to your music Good music becomes great when you hear it through Polk's db Series car speakers. Polk engineers use laser imaging to determine the ideal combination of speaker materials and design to eliminate distortion. The resulting technology produces speakers with smooth frequency response, sharp detail, and the ability to play music at high volumes without strain. Polk's db651 speakers feature 6-1/2" woofers made from a polymer/mica composite and durable rubber surrounds that won't fall apart under stress from heat, moisture, or time. Liquid-cooled 3/4" silk/polymer dome tweeters use powerful Neodymium magnets to deliver precise high-frequency reproduction, enveloping you in bright musical detail. And you can even pivot the tweeters, aiming them at your ears for improved stereo imaging. The built-in two-way crossovers keep the high and low frequencies flowing to the proper drivers for seamless, efficient audio. These speakers feature stainless steel mounting hardware and muscular ABS grilles that will add a stylish touch to your car's interior. And Polk certifies their db Series speakers for marine applications, so they're a great choice for your boat, motorcycle, or ATV. The supplied adapter rings enable the db651 speakers to fit into both 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings, ensuring an easy fit into VWs, Audis, BMWs, and other European imports. Priced per pair Product Highlights:6-1/2" 2-way car speakers (pair)supplied adapter rings allow for fit into 6-3/4" locationsDynamic Balance polymer/mica composite woofer with butyl rubber surround3/4" pivoting liquid-cooled silk/polymer composite dome tweeterNeodymium tweeter magnetKapton voice coilbuilt-in 2-way crossover networkmarine-certified for use in boats, convertibles, motorcycles, and ATVsABS wheel-design grillesstainless steel mounting hardwarepower range: 6-60 watts RMS (180 watts peak power)frequency response: 35-22,000 Hzsensitivity: 92 dBtop-mount depth: 1-11/16"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience.
Awesome sound Written By Nate H, Florida on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 These speakers are a huge step up from my factory with a surprising amount of bass for speakers! It's not the same as putting subs in your car but for 4 door speaks I can not complain! From my podcasts, to Tech N9ne, to Jason Aldean these speakers do not disappoint! Only slight modification needed to put into my 06 GMC Canyon, and by modification, I had to drill new holes. quick and easy!
Polk Audio db651 Written By Anonymous, Oklahoma on Monday, April 27, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers with nice bass
Polk Audio db651 Written By Dobie, Sunbury Ohio on Sunday, April 26, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent sound quality! Well built and easy to install.. Pros: Poly cone, well built & great sound.. Cons: Only comes in 4 ohms impedance!!
db651 Written By 04 silverado extended cab, ohio on Sunday, April 26, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Literally put these speakers in as soon as they came in the mail, bought them to replace junk factory speakers in front doors, even with stock head unit listening to music in my truck is finally enjoyable Pros: No distortion when the radio is turned way up, even with stock head unit bass response over stock speakers is noticeable
WOW Talk about BANG FOR THE BUCK Written By Nathan, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Wow what a great speaker at such a bargain. it would be a good buy at twice the price. I put these in the the front and the db651s in the rear of my 05 chevy 1500 crew cab, and was blown away. Very rich tone, silky smooth across the board, and much better bass the stock chevy bose speakers. Great for all types of music, and they are marine grade. Be sure and get the baffles, they add a lot. Pros: Price, Sound, Quality, Cons: are you kidding? they are A#1
Polk db651 Written By matt, Utah on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) If I am comparing these to my stock speakers then they are a good speaker. The polk is a lot more clear and doesn't rattle with bass. I installed these in the front on a Nissan Frontier 2004 truck and the install was not super easy if you don't have experience. Nissan doesn't carry harness extension on the front speaker so you have to splice and use female terminal adapters. You have to use included bracket to screw speaker to car door. It's hard to give these speakers a fair review because I still have the stock radio which doesn't give it enough power, also I haven't compared them to other aftermarket speakers. Pros: Upgrade over stock speakers Cons: not an easy install and all parts needed for install not included (nissan frontier 2004)
Disappointed Written By Benjamin J, Michigan on Saturday, February 07, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had these speaker in my Saturn Outlook for a couple of years, and I have finally gotten around to tearing them out. Possibly these speakers are a good value for the price paid, but they really aren't wonderful. I was told by Crutchfield that they were recommended because they reproduced better details in the music than other comparable speakers. Unfortunately, they have other major weaknesses such as harsh sound, raspy voices, 'static' like noise from the tweeters, and lack of smoothness. I am running these speakers on a Kenwood dnx890hd head unit and a Clarion XC1410 amp (4x50w). Power is not the problem. I think that these speakers were my first recommendation from Crutchfield that was bad. Interestingly, I have called back several times for tips on how to make the sound quality better. Each time Crutchfield has insisted that my problem was not the speakers. Though most of the changes Crutchfield recommended has improved the sound, none of them have made the speakers sound good. (I have even resorted to rewiring the speaker from the Amp and that didn't really help). Honestly, I am suspicious as to why so many of the Crutchfield employees are recommending these speakers so much. I have used Crutchfield on and off for over 20 years. This is the first time I have received truly bad advice. Pros: Good at reproducing instrumentals in the mid range Provides a full sound when given enough power (Aftermarket head unit alone will not be sufficient though) Saturn Outlook is a huge SUV. These speakers are plenty loud. Bass is adequate. These speakers are definitely far better than the stock speakers. Cons: Womens voices are especially raspy. None of the voice reproduction is clean - male or female. None of the sounds (voice or instrumental) are very smooth My ears fatigue quite quickly and need to turn them off after a while. There is a lot of harshness to the sound quality of these speakers
Polk Audio db651 Written By DJO, Oregon on Monday, January 12, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Disappointed. The factory AC Delco speakers sounded better than these. Pros: Fit well, easy to install. Cons: Does not improve sound quality. Crutchfield response on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 That's a common reaction when replacing car speakers. What you can expect to hear from a new speaker is better clarity and definition in the mids and highs. So your music will sound better and more lifelike, but you might not hear more bass. The only way to get more bass is to add more power, and if you want to keep the factory radio, that means adding an amplifier. A small (40-50 watts), 4-channel amp can supply twice the power of an aftermarket stereo and three or four times the power of the typical factory radio. That'll improve all the sound, but you'll especially hear it in the fullness of the bass.
Polk DB651 Written By Patrick, Tacoma, WA on Sunday, January 11, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Speakers sound great! Huge upgrade over the stockers in my Silverado. Good bass response and nice clear and crisp high. Should have bought two sets when they were on sale instead of just one:( Pros: Easy install, well built, sound great! Cons: None yet
Polk Written By asukidd, Arizona on Monday, December 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Speakers! Good sound in a small truck. Pros: Easy to install. Cons: None
Just plain awesome! Written By Jsmith, Elizabethtown, NC on Thursday, December 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are just plain awesome! Some people spoke of poor bass response. I am getting great sound from mine. Not subwoofer bass, but full range sound. They also have crisp-sounding tweeters. Couldn't be happier with this purchase. Pros: Great full-range sound. Great fit.
Way better then the bose filth Written By Jason, Chicago on Monday, November 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Didnt fit in any brackets, but i was able to make it work. They sound great! So much more clear then the bose i took out. The highs are great, cant tell with the bass as the bose amp sucks! Id buy them again! Pros: Crossover! Cons: Didnt come with connectors to speakers.... Seems dumb not to include those...
Great sound Written By JP, Charlotte,NC on Monday, October 13, 2014 Great sound! Installed in 2012 Honda Civic sedan with Kenwood dnx691hd driving. Plays loud and clear with nice bass. Pros: Clear highs, mids, and nice bass. Cons: Non
Great deal Written By Gareth, Seattle, WA on Friday, October 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed in 2 pairs in a new car with stock HU so they are limited by a lack of power. They are still a noticeable improvement over the stock speakers. The construction quality seems excellent. My first purchase from Crutchfield and I am very happy. The included install instructions and the wire bracket to attach to the stock wiring was nice to have as I installed these in a leased car. Pros: Good clarity and range. Great price Cons: A little too bright for my taste - I feel the same way about Infinity speakers that I have heard - but with an amp and a sub and more eq control I'm sure I would be very happy with the sound.
Best speaker for the money!! Written By Anonymous, Missouri on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This speaker cannot be beat!! Excellent efficiency with internal crossover. Sounds great without amplification! Pros: Efficiency with internal crossover. Cons: Nothing.
Good speaker for the price Written By Patrickokc, KC on Saturday, August 30, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I upgraded the factory Bose speakers in the front doors of my 2011 Tahoe. I think one of the factory speakers was blown, and they easily distorted at higher volume. The Polk's were definitely an improvement, although not as major as I had expected. Good highs/mids, not a ton of bass (which I didn't expect from a speaker in this price range). Fast shipping from Crutchfield. Included instructions weren't bad, but I'd recommend doing some Internet research on pulling your door panels if you're not familiar with doing it.
Polk Audio db651 Written By Anonymous, goodview va on Friday, August 22, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very satisfied it was a easy installation Pros: Great sound and a direct fit
Polk Audio db651 Written By Anonymous, herndon pa on Thursday, August 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) nice crisp sound Pros: like the mid range and clearity of the speaker
Polk Audio db651 Written By Anonymous, Lemont.IL on Sunday, August 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A+A+A+
polk audio db651 Written By Missy, Gonzales, Louisiana on Saturday, August 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Speakers sound great! Pros: Easy installation, great sound and price Cons: none yet
Great Speakers Written By DaveE, Bear Lake, MI. on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy to install. Installed in my Mastercraft ski boat and sound awesome. Of course nothing but the best customer service from Crutchfield. Great price, fast free shipping. Pros: Again, very easy to install and sound great. Cons: None
Beautiful Sound Written By Zig, Fresno, CA on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers. I bought a set for my car and was so satisfied with the sound I bought a set for my truck. Awesome sound. Pros: The installation instructions made it easy. I have bad hearing. as it is, but these bad boys allow me to hear and enjoy the sounds I've been missing. Cons: None.
Bought for Rear Ext Cab in Silverado Written By SJ E, Boston, MA on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these for the rear of my 2007 NBS Silverado Ext Cab. Little tweaking with the bracket and install was complete. Sound is fantastic. Much better than stock. The clarity and detail is great. Makes you go through your music selection again to hear the new details. I put the DB6501 up front and these in the back. I listen to mostly metal, hard rock, and blues and these handle it all with ease. No shrill, no loss of mid, just a great all around speaker. If you are on the fence, just buy these. Pros: All Cons: None
Awesome Sound Written By apm300, Grove City, PA on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought another set of these for the rear after hearing how great the fronts were. Probably could have lived with the fronts alone, but thought a matched set was prudent. Pros: Great sound, very powerful. Cons: None.
Sound Great! Written By SteveK, Syracuse, NY on Sunday, June 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed these in the rear doors of my '09 Subaru Forester (paired with DB651S in the front and powered by 22 watt JVC head unit) and they sound so much better than the stock factory speakers. I put them through their paces with a variety of music from driving drums and bass to intricate instrumentals to subtle vocals. Everything sounded tremendous, although I did detect some buzziness when I boosted the bass level on the EQ. However, this may be a result of my installation - I'll check it in the coming days - as I installed the rear doors first before I was completely confident of what I was doing. Pros: Great sound reproduction. Well made. Fit vehicle well. Efficient (produce much more sound than factory speakers at the same volume level). Cons: Nothing yet.
db651's area nice speakers Written By jack, PENNA on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) EASY TO INSTALL AND SOUNDS GREAT; REPLACED ALL FOUR IN THE 05 TAHOE Cons: KINDA "BOOMY" AT TIMES
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Fantastic sound Written By TB 56, Kansas on Monday, May 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The Polk speakers recommended by the experts at Crutchfield did a great job assisting me with the upgrade. I used the Polk speakers as an upgrade from the factory Bose speakers and I couldn't be more pleased. These speakers were a definite upgrade from what I had previously in my Tahoe. The sound is much more complete and the fit was good as well. Great speakers ! Pros: Great fit with minimal work during the install. Very full sound across all frequencies. Well built speakers that should last a long time. Cons: Some reworking had to be done to fit these into my rear door cutouts. Small plastic tabs on the door had to be ground off with a Dremel tool. This only took a few minutes to correctly place the speakers into the rear doors.
Polk Audio db651 Written By Anonymous, Jerseyville, IL on Thursday, May 22, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sounds great, good clear sound. Definitely a quality speaker especially at the price range they are at. Pros: Price, Clarity, Construction Cons: Not as much bass as I would like
Great speakers Written By Aaron, Somerset, WI on Sunday, May 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very detailed speakers, not a lot of bass but very clean and amazing highs. Pros: Sound and price. Cons: Nothing yet
Super Loud and Clean Written By JJones, South Carolina on Monday, March 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I installed these speakers in the front doors of my 2010 chevy silverado extended cab and they were perfect. They are super loud and very clean and crisp sounding. You can hear clearly from about 10 feet outside of the truck when my stock radio is turned up all the way. They don't have great bass, but it certainly isn't bad. Pros: loud, clean Cons: distort at high bass
Polk Audio db651 Written By Jess, Massillon, ohio on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) They sound great. Was everything I was hoping for with a factory radio. Pros: A huge upgrade from the factory speakers
Polk Audio db651 Written By E D V, CA, on Saturday, February 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very Good
Awesome speakers Written By Jerry, CA on Thursday, January 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers. Vocals are particularly clear. Pros: Awesome sound Cons: a little pricey, but I think they're worth it.
Great speakers Written By Audiotech, Michigan on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 These speakers sound great great highs,mids,lows Pros: Sound great in my front door speakers Cons: Wont fit in the rear deck of my car unless i get the slim db6501s but i knew that before purchase
Polk Db651 Written By Engguy, Georgia on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) 2nd time I have bought from Crutchfield. Installed in rear door of 2005 Nissan Frontier. Pretty straight forward, did have to drill out the mounting plate holes as they were way to small to get the speaker screws started straight. Also had to extend the bottom mounting whole a quarter of inch to match factory door mount. Any way speakers sound great! Bass for classic rock hits pretty hard. Powered by a 25watt JVC head unit I bought last year. Was going to get amp and sub next year but might not have too. Can hardly wait to hear speakers once they are broken in, since I have heard they sound better after a several hour breakin. Pros: Sound is great for classic rock. Bass was much better them expected when I listened to Boston's More Than A Feeling. Also sounds great when playing the 1812 Overture. Cons: Mounting bracket had to be drilled, speed clips provided by Polk had to be removed in order to fit in factory mount.
Good speakers for the money Written By Chris Edwards, Chattanooga, TN on Friday, December 06, 2013 Great sounding speakers for the money. I put 6 of them on our houseboat with two JBL marine amps. Plenty loud enough. Pros: Price, sound good and well built. Cons: None
Factory speaker upgrade Written By Gary, Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, December 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My 2011 Silverado 2500HD came with a Bose Audio System. You would think that if Bose was going to put their name on something and maybe introduce someone that has never heard any of their product before, they would want to do a lot better than this. After upgrading the front speakers to the Polks there was definitely an improvement. Brighter and smoother top end and a little less distortion at louder levels. But not a significant change. Pros: Better high frequency response than the factory speaker. Less distortion. Cons: Not worth the cost and labor. Looks like to get the improvement I expected I'll have to revamp the whole system.
Let the music flow. Written By AW, Bartlesville, OK on Sunday, December 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Both the Polk Audio db651 & db651s sound great with my stock 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab truck radio. As expected the radio volume is turned up just a bit as the speakers use more amps. My design criteria was to replace speakers and have a clearer sound. The base is adequate for my ears that are north of age 50. Now I'm back to cleaning & detailing the truck. Pros: The speakers preform and sound better than the factory speakers.
Front door apeakers Written By Scott b, Austin tx on Sunday, November 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Decent amount of brightness but not much else Pros: Bright Cons: No bass at all
Okay Written By Mike F., Temecula, California on Wednesday, November 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These sound okay but could be better. Maybe because it's only 6.5"? I got these to replace my 6x9's because the tech guys at Crutchfield told me that aftermarket 6x9's will not fit. I would have to get 6.5" with adapter plate. Well, I tried that and they fit but the sound size is very small compared to my stock 6x9's, so I returned these speakers back to Crutchfield. I did some sizing up and had bought some Polk 6x9 speakers. The tech was right that they didn't fit but, all I needed is an adapter ring for the 6x9. And guess where I found one? I used my stock Toyota 6x9 speakers and removed the cone and installed the new aftermarket 6x9 into the Toyota adapter. WaLa! It fit perfectly! And it sounds great too! I don't know why I haven't seen any tech forums suggesting this. It was so easy! Plus, I didn't need a wiring harness; I just soldered some new speaker wires onto the existing Toyota connector. Can you say plug and play? Pros: If you have a Toyota Tacoma you can use an aftermarket 6x9's as long as you reuse the Toyota adapter. Cons: Too small of sound!
Polk Db651 2006 Harley Ultra Classic Rear seat side install Written By Kevin, Kissimmee, Fl on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Excellence these are installed where they said it couldn't be done! Pros: Waterproof Legendary Polk Sound on a Harley Cons: None
Great speakers Written By Matt, Ohio on Saturday, October 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The db651 is a nice speaker. Very smooth highs with no harshness and ample bass--it really moves some air. Sound MUCH better than VW Jetta MKVI factory speakers. I had the Polk DXi series installed in a different car with a different head unit. They were nice too, but I like the db series better. The DXi series seemed too sharp on the high end. Not the case with these. Pros: Smooth highs. You can adjust the tweeter. Cons: None with the speakers themselves. If you are installing in a VW Jetta Mk VI, the speakers will be a good 1.5" away from the door panel--Crutchfield doesn't supply a spacer like the factory speakers have, so some of your sound will get lost behind the door panel. Crutchfield has no installation instructions for the Jetta MKVI either. Really? The top selling VW car? Come on, Crutchfield.
Polk Audio db651 Written By John, San Jose on Thursday, October 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Sound, Great Value Easy Installation! Pros: Great Sound, Great Value Easy Installation!!! Cons: None
Awesome, fits 2012 Wrangler Unlimited soundbar Written By Tony T, Military Base on Saturday, October 05, 2013 On Crutchfield, 2012 Jeep JKU says db651s fits sound bar and 651 does not. This is incorrect. The DB651 does indeed fit, but you have get rid of the stock grill cover and use the polk ones. I did this, and painted it matte black, and it looked stock
great bang for the buck Written By dsgerlach, louisa, va on Thursday, September 26, 2013 Great Product At A Great Price. Don't Hesitate With Purchasing These Excellent Speakers For A More Than Standard Upgrade To Your Existing Factory System Pros: Even Install, Great Balance From Lows To Highs. Cons: n/a
Simply Amazing! Written By Tracy, Twin Cities area, MN on Saturday, September 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Finished installing these earlier today, and I already love them! They replaced an older set of Polk's that had been driven hard for eight years and finally wore out, (model db650, bought here from Crutchfield back in 2005). These newer db651's are everything I hoped they would be. I have a 12-inch subwoofer, so I was unconcerned from the start about whether these Polks had good bass or not. Using the head unit's high-pass filter, I cut off frequencies below 80Hz to these Polks. Just love the warm tweeters! Marvelous! I absolutely love these Polks! The warmth of the tweeters is the very reason I bought db's a second time. Pros: Clear and warm sound quality. Absolutely delightful! Cons: Crutchfield's fit guide does not appear to be entirely accurate for my vehicle. I installed these in a 2003 Dodge Dakota club-cab. Fit-guide says these don't fit in the front door location. I think this might be true if attempting to re-use the Dodge factory bracket, which make the speakers protrude out approx. ¾-inch from the door's sheet metal, but it is not necessary to use the Dodge bracket. You can use the included Polk bracket or the Crutchfield supplied Scoche bracket and mount direct
Works for me! Written By MarkU, Panhandle FL on Sunday, September 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These replaced front door speakers in 08 Tundra double cab. Hooked up to stock head unit. Much better, clearer sound. Now for the rear speakers...... Pros: Painless install, fit perfect, no surprises. Cons: None
Distinct improvement over stock Written By Girish V, Hinsdale, IL on Saturday, September 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I replaced the last two of the rear stock speakers with these and the sound stage definitely sounded so much more improved. Vocal sound really nice and I can hear words I had never heard with the stock. String instruments definitely sound much better. Bass is not the best, but I do not expect much since I need to add a subwoofer for that. Pros: Better vocals, string instruments; great price and look very sturdy and well made. Cons: Not the best bass,
Great speakers! Written By P, San Diego on Tuesday, September 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install and sound great!! Highly recommend installing an amp. I used the Alpine MRP-F300 and made my deck sound awesome! Highly recommend installing a sub if you don't have one already! Pros: Easy install with the included parts and hardware. Cons: None yet!!
Crisp Written By Rob, omaha, nebr on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was a little hesitant on buying these as I figured crutchfield was just trying to sell polk and I was looking at another name brand but went ahead and ordered these. They came several days later and I installed them in my denali which was super easy. The music that came out was nice, crisp and clear so I am happy to have them. I have a factory amp and these speakers come alive. As everyone else has said if you want bass then add subs which I did and the polks complement the entire sound system. If you want great highs mixed with mids then buy these polk speakers you cant go wrong. Pros: price, ease of install, and sound quality. Cons: none
Excellent Speakers Written By RandyL, Orlando, FL on Sunday, July 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Recently I purchased a 2011 GMC Sierra truck. Unfortunately the stock speakers were so poor all music was muted and muddy. I knew Crutchfield could solve my problem and did so with the Polk db651 pair of 6 1/2 inch speakers that I installed in both doors. Highs are beautiful, mids are clear so the song words can be understood and the bass is nice and tight. Pros: Installation instructions and all necessary hardware to install the speakers included. Nothing was left to guess at! Cons: Nothing
Polk speakers Written By Mike, Beaver Falls, PA on Friday, June 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy installation and the speakers have a pretty good sound even with the factory radio. Pros: Good sound and easy to install in our 2006 Silverado. Cons: None so far.
Outstanding Speakers Written By Derrick, NJ on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Great sounding speakers for the money! At first i didnt like the amount of bass that they produced and was a little worried about it. Then roughly 1 month later they completely blow me away!! Alot of people seem to not know about a speakers break in time to really shine you need at least 80 to 100 hours of break in time and within that period do not turn them up past 3/4 of the volume if it is connected to a head unit and 1/2 way if connected to an amplifier. Trust me it is well worth the wait!!!! Pros: Best 6.5 speakers for the money!!! Deep satisfying bass around 50hz and the mids are clean and highs are on the flat note (unlike infinity) which is the kind of sound i prefer! Cons: The fact that we have to break the speakers in!!!
Polk Audio db651 Written By DaveR, CT on Monday, June 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speaker and a significant upgrade to the sound. Did not fit the door, or the supplied adaptor kit. I would have had to use the speaker adapter to mount it on the separate adapter kit and that would have had to be modified to fit the car door I wound up modifying the original speaker/mount and attaching the speakers directly to that Pros: Great sound. Decent price Cons: Did not fit, supplied mount adapters did not fit. Took some energy to adapt original speaker/mount
Big Improvement Written By Paul, New Jersey on Saturday, May 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers sound so much better than the stock VW speakers in my daughter's 2011 Jetta that we may not look to install a subwoofer in the future. Pros: Reasonable Price Excellent Sound Cons: No real issues
These rock! Written By Mark, Brookville,IN on Sunday, April 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These sound great! Good bass sound and crisp mids and highs. Pros: Excellent replacement for my 04 Silverado Cons: None
like em Written By Abe, Texas on Monday, March 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got these along with the shallows. The site said that they would only fit up front. I took a chance and got the shallows for the back doors and was also able to get the adapters and wire kits. Sound is an upgrade. If u want bass get sub to go along. Not bad set of speakers though. Pros: Clear sound Cons: Not much bass
Polk speakers Written By Alvin, Mayaguez, PR on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good speakers and good sound in my 1990 Montero. Custom instal in front door. Pros: Vocal sound good. Cons: Low bass no good.
Fantastic!! Written By Rich, USA on Monday, March 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I installed these in my 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab. The speaker adapters and speaker wire harness connectors Crutchfield provides makes the job so incredibly easy! The master instruction guide from Crutchfield is awesome. Took me longer to take the door panels off then it did to install the speakers. The difference between stock speakers and these polks cannot even be compared. So much better! Also, I have a Alpine amp pushing these and they can handle every bit of power you feed them. Pros: Great sound. Great quality Great Mid range Cons: Wish had a bit more low end
polk audio Written By kj, Cherokee on Friday, March 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sounding speakers Pros: Fits in vw jetta 6 3/4 holes front and rear with out any spacers just have to drill 4 new holes simple Cons: None
Polk Audio db651 Written By Anonymous, Baton rouge, LA on Monday, February 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great. Even marine grade. they have built in tweeters so if you looking for bass this isn't them. If you want to upgrade to a nice stereo these are great mids and high speakers. They are very loud and crisp.
Good Speakers at a decent price Written By Ed, Boston, MA on Monday, February 18, 2013 One of my factory installed speakers died in my almost 9 year old truck. So I had them all replaced & professionally installed with these speakers. They sound great. I am not an audiophile but they sound 100x better than my original truck factory speakers...They fact that they are paired up with my none factory Sony explod head unit makes a huge difference.. Pros: Great sound. Cons: Too hard to install them yourself
Polk Audio db651 Written By legin, Hilo,HI on Friday, February 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) bought these polks to replace the factory speakers in my new kia soul. the difference is night and day, the polks handle everything the factory stereo can dish out. they sound great, good bass response clean highs, nice speakers. Pros: great sounding speaker. if you can follow instructions and have basic tools its easy. Cons: rear speaker bracket did'nt work with these speakers, mounting holes exceeded the diameter of the bracket.
Polk Audio db651 Written By W.L. Buntin, Danville, VA on Thursday, February 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I recently purchased a 2005 GMC Serria 1500 Crew Cab and the door speakers were shot. I decided to replace them with the Polk Audio db651 speakers and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The installation was fairly easy and the adaptors included made the speaker wire connections a snap. Just be sure to watch the video on YouTube first to make getting the door panels off eaiser. If you're not handy with a drill and figuring out how to adapt the front speakers to fit, you might want to get a friend to help. The speakers sounded a little flat at first but after a few days they sounded great. Good bass, midrange and treble. If the CD player in my stock radio wasn't broken I wouldn't change it. That will be my next project and I'll probably come back to Crutchfield for that. Pros: Great sound Cons: None so far.
Awesome Speaker Written By RonF, Lake Charles, LA on Thursday, January 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) For the money, the speakers sound so much better than originals! Crutchfield Team made this installation as simple as it can get! Very happy with the advice received on the whole audio setup! Pros: Clean sound, all connections worked as advertised Cons: Directions supplied were mostly helpful except the disconnecting of the door release cable bracket and electronic connectors for door locks and windows.
polk speakers Written By Otis J, Riverside, CA on Saturday, January 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) they work and sound great. it was well worth the money. Pros: look and sound good. Cons: none yet
Great Written By Marek, Des Plaines on Sunday, December 16, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The best Speakers EVERRRR!!!! Pros: The Best Cons: NONE
Great Speakers Written By JohnD, Kansas City, MO on Saturday, September 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got these to go with my JVC head unit in my truck and they sound great. I've had a lot of good experience with Polk DB speakers in the past and these were even better than I thought. I was expecting the bass to be non-existent or very weak, but they are very well rounded and actually thump a little depending on the music. (Your results may vary...it may just be my truck door cavity carries the low notes better than other car doors.) Of course the highs and mids are very good, which is pretty much a given for most Polk speakers and why I chose these in the first place. I bought some pioneer 6.5" speakers for half the price of the Polks to put in the rear just for fill and they sound crappy compared with the Polks. If I had to do it again I would probably get another pair of Polks for the rear, but oh well. That's what you get for trying to save money. Overall they are a great sounding co-axial speaker and worth the price. They are probably about as good as it gets for this configuration unless you step up to component speakerI would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well performing speaker in this price range. Pros: Great sound, well rounded, good value for the price Cons: Don't like the grille cover design, but I didn't need them as they are behind the factory door panel screens anyway
Excellent Value Written By Derek, Lehigh Valley, PA on Monday, September 17, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This past weekend I replaced all 4 door speakers in our 2013 Kia Sportage with these units, and the improvement was definitely more than I anticipated. My wife is no audiophile, but she immediately noted the brighter and crisper treble, as well as the tighter, deeper, and more accurate bass response. With the 2013 Sportage, you do NOT have to use the "slim" versions of these speakers, and the factory head unit has more than enough power to drive them. Pros: Excellent performance for the money Cons: None whatsoever


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The governor also vowed to pursue a recent study's recommendations for easing inmate crowding, saying that should save $116 million for corrections and public safety efforts over the next six years.
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin delivers his annual State of the State speech Wednesday in Charleston.
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While touting signs of a stable financial picture, Tomblin outlined a lean spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1. It includes $4.45 billion from general tax and lottery revenues, a nearly $129 million drop from the current budget. It reflects cuts previously called for by Tomblin, which total around $75 million.
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A native of the coalfields, Tomblin re-affirmed the support for mining he espoused as a longtime legislator and as governor finishing an unexpired term - before winning a full four-year term in November. The industry has lost 5,000 state jobs within the last year, and state revenues have suffered as well.
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Education dominated the 40-minute speech. Tomblin drew heavily from the much-discussed audit that contrasted hefty spending - the proposed budget will devote $2 billion to public schools, or 46 percent of general tax and lottery revenues - with the bottom-of-the-barrel rankings for student performance.
"Education in West Virginia must change, and that change begins now," the governor vowed.
Tomblin declared as unacceptable the state's 78 percent high school graduation rate, and the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress rankings that put West Virginia below average in 21 of 24 categories. To reach his third-grader reading goal, Tomblin is enlisting the state Board of Education to make sure all elementary school teachers have that specific training, wants to require all 55 counties to offer full-day preschool within three years, and supports the nonprofit Benedum Foundation's efforts in this area.
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Tolkien this, Feist that! Cmon! What's goin' on here? Monsters huh? Whad about dem? Aliens, nasty robots, vampires, supervillians, dragons and such. Right- here's my list, not the definitive version, I'll re-edit a LOT, as I'm sure I'll think of a load more soon's I post this- right, this is just to get the ball rolling- I'm itching for some info. Right here goes. PENTIAK's top 10 cool monsters: 1. ED-209: "You have ten seconds to comply" A mean mudder if ever there was, except for he had trouble with stairs. 2. Predator: "Turn around! Over here!..."- anytime! 3. Alien Queen: "(hiss! snarl!)" ok another obvious 1, but her place is well earned. 4. 'Raptors in JP: If only they were allowed savage people in the film as they did in the book. Still, the were NASTY. 5. Ghidora/Monster Zero: The DEFINITIVE dragon, and this is gonna get a severe backlash of fantasy fans going at me. 6. The Medusa in Clash of the Titans: I always thought she was cool. 7. Maximillian in Black Hole: (ok so he scared me when I saw it as a kid!) 8. Martians in War of the Worlds: (represent the old skool!) great book, great movie, dodgy 70's album... 9. Those weird crawly black things in Dark Crystal: anyone remember their name? 10. The skeletons in Armies of Darkness: a personal favourite of mine, not so much nasty as complete jerks- "keep your filty bones outa my mouth!" And now the top 10 sad monsters: 1. The Darleks: like ED-209, had trouble with stairs, but nowhere near as cool, they couldn't even sort out 'ol Doctor Who. Who later went on to be a scarecrow. 2. The robot in Logan's Run: "Plankton, seagreens and protien from the sea..."- oh dear. 3. King Kong: Classic film or dumb gorilla? 4. V: aliens with shoulder pads and perms. 5. The Cylons: ..... 6. The white spider in Krull: I like spiders, crazy looking things, it looked cool but it didn't DO anything! And that annoyed me. 7. The bugs in Starship Troopers: why didn't they just nuke the planet? 8. Robbie the robot: forbidden planet. 9. NEW Godzilla: the cheeck! godzilla's a man in a rubber suit, don't try give him a 90's makeover, I never saw the film, and I never will, matter of principal! 10. The robot at the end of Nemisis: like it wasn't made of tinfoil? OK- fire away, I wanna see some input people!
I think the scariest monster of all had to be "The Thing" in John Carpenter's remake of the classic movie. The one monster that turned Hollywood around from the 'man in a rubber suit' type genre had to be Geiger's ALIEN. Now THAT was a monster, hats off to the crew who pulled off one of the scariest movies ever and revamped a whole generation of space monster movies.
PENTIAK's top 10 cool monsters: 1. ED-209: "You have ten seconds to comply" A mean mudder if ever there was, except for he had trouble with stairs. ****I wouldn't put this as a 'monster', it wasn't that scary, more like a prop for the movie Robocop. It was an antagonist to be sure, but not a 'monster'. Forget stairs, I remember seeing this thing get its foot stuck in a manhole and go round and round. It was pretty dumb if you thought of it as a 'main' monster or adversary. 2. Predator-****Pretty cool. Actually taken from a UFO type incident in real life (supposedly) when a group of special forces (elite!) were hunted by something in the jungle that used energy weapons to disrupt their bodies. The story leaked out from very hushed circumstances, and then I guess someone made a movie out of it. 3. Alien Queen- No where near as scary as the ALIEN itself. I liked how James Cameron took ALIEN and made the sequel to show just how bad these creatures were. It didn't matter if you had a gun or not... The Queen was cool, but no where near as scary as seeing all of those aliens crawling over the ceiling or bursting up through the floors or coming up in the water behind Newt... 4. 'Raptors in JP: I personally *HATE* the raptors, I guess because as soon as JP came out, *EVERYTHING* became named 'Raptor', including the new F-22 fighter. Raptors just aren't that 'scary'. 5. Ghidora/Monster Zero: You don't like Godzilla because it is a man in a rubber suit, but you like a man in a rubber suit with three heads held up by fishing wire? 6. The Medusa in Clash of the Titans: One of Ray Harry Hausen's better creations. More 'neat' than scary, IMHO. 7. Maximillian in Black Hole: Pure evil, the blades were more for terror than any practical use. The part where he and the mad doctor's corpse came together and they were 'dancing' in the gravity of the black hole, then the doctor was trapped inside of the robot shell (his eyes in the slit of the robot dome where they were positioned like some Christ-figure up on the burning mountain and all the drones were walking in to 'worship' him was just disturbing as a child). 8. Martians in War of the Worlds: The album by Jeff Wayne kicks major a$$. The PC game was pretty stupid (and boring, but had extra unpublished music on it, so it was worth the $10 I paid for it in the discount bin). The Martians were cool, getting the PC game just to watch the 'martian' intro demo was worth the price. 9. Those weird crawly black things in Dark Crystal: The Garthim, giant crab-spiders. Very cool, but not scary. 10. The skeletons in Armies of Darkness: didn't have a 'scare factor' impact like the Ray Harry Hausen skeletons in "Jason and the Argonauts". Sorry, old Ray was scaring audiences in the '50's and '60's long before this movie ever came out. And now the top 10 sad monsters: 1. The Darleks: *DALEKS*, and yes, they were pretty sad, but the way they ran around and shouted "EXTERMINATE!" was kind of scary. The story was cool, how the Daleks came to power, etc. I think the concept was lost somewhere in the cheap production costs. 2. The robot in Logan's Run: "BOX!" Box was scary just because it was a 'wild' robot, it was damaged somewhat and couldn't differentiate people from deliveries, that is what made it scary. Imagine walking into McDonald's for lunch and having the robot behind the counter grab you up and start preparing you for food! Box was scary in a very adult way. 3. King Kong: Don't knock a classic. King Kong is the 'KING' of giant creature features. 4. V: utterly forgettable. About the same genre as Rick Dee's and his "Disco Duck". 5. The Cylons: Now, the Cylons were a truly evil race. I have a soft spot for BG, if just because the Cylons were the victims of TV censors. They were originally supposed to be totally fluid, totally human like in movement, they were going to be quick, augmented, and very powerful. However, the TV censors didn't want too much violence, so the Cylons got dumbed down to the point of being moronic. They just walked around in line and got shot (kind of like the British in the American Revolution...). The Cylons were cool, the TV censors were the real idiots, and we all paid for it. 6. The white spider in Krull: I liked the white spider, just because I'm a closet arachnophobe and I hate spiders. Something that big coming after me, my getaway on sneakers, with traction, would produce a sonic boom. 7. The bugs in Starship Troopers: Why didn't they nuke the planet? How can bugs throw a asteroid clear across the galaxy and hit a pinpoint target on Earth? What happens when Heinlein's widow sells out for more money? You get Starship Troopers, the movie. VERY good bugs (like a giant ant swarm), but dumb humans. We still call ST: the movie "Dougie Howser in Spaaaaaaaaccceee!" Utterly forgetable. 8. Robbie the robot: Robbie was about the greatest robot ever built, Robbie was to robots what the 'alien' was to space aliens. Robbie gets props, he was totally cool, especially for his time. 9. NEW Godzilla: Godzilla is a fan cult classic. You like Godzilla's enemy, but don't like Godzilla. The logic fails there. Godzilla (the American movie) was a total disappointment. Godzilla 2000, the Toho production, was by far the best use of special effects and toy tanks yet! I recommend it, the scene of the guy, his daughter, and the female reporter driving off, looking in the rear view behind the car, and seeing Godzilla trashing the city was better than anything in Jurassic Park! 10. The robot at the end of Nemisis: I *liked* Nemesis 1, the others have sucked big time. That Gunnar guy is just the king of sucky movies, he's as much fun to watch as Tom Thomerson (Dollman, Trancers, etc.) for cheesy movies when you want to let your mind rot. Nemesis was pretty neat, for a movie made in someone's garage... I honestly think that the flying LAPD 'unit' in the beginning of the movie looked an awful lot like a from the box build of a Fledermouse from SF3D. I'll have to watch it again to be sure.
1st of all I really should've posted this in the Movies/TV section, DOH! Black-echo: Critique- (ps your submission for excercise 2 was top notch. ) Point1- when I said monsters it was a vague term because "bad guys" sounds so lame. ED-209 ROX! Slag him off all u like but you wouldn't say it 2 his face. Didn't know they called the F-22 that. An A-10's a lot more vicious and it gets a name like Warthog, not fair really. Didn't say I disliked Godzilla, I know better, I dislike the notion of a 90's C.G. Godzilla, it's wrong.(Ghidora is real you know- the cheek!) Now I'm really upset because I meant to put in Mothra- there was a load I had thought of then when I submitted it it didn't work so I had 2 write 'em out again and I forgot most the good ones. Mothra- put him in, in the sad pile, he was a gimp. And the Thing in cool pile- forgot that1. Thank u for the Hausen I'd forgotten his name, stop-go always rates above C.G. anyway, the way it moves is in itself unnatural which is why, in my opinion, it's so effective. By the way I wasn't really going for scare factor, if I was I'd have submitted the Death Coach from "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" (starring Sean Connery singing what's supposed to be an Irish ballad) which really freaked me out as a kid. I'd still love to know how they did that! Doogie Howser is space(or anywhere else)- perhaps the scariest thing yet mentioned. ("Would you like to no more?"- hell no!) And Nemesis was tremendous, not many people appreciate that kinda thing, I'm a firm believer in a good&bad movie in 1. Nemesis is this. I've become a connisuer of the "Straight-to-video-SF" genre. Me and a friend of mine with some beers, a ritual. Great stuff, purists will go crazy. But I love dumb entertainment anyway. We have a way of getting REAL quality B-movie SF- the three criteria are as follows. 1. Post Apocalyptic Future. 2. With Christopher Lambert(the KING of straight to video) 3. ...Unknown Terror Stalking... What annoys me about monster/alien SF flix is the "Newts" those IRRITATING characters like a rash in a bad place. And you just want them to DIE!DIE!DIE! Blair Witch ditto, I hated every minute of it and the only reason I watched the entire thing was to see that annoying bitch DIE in the most gruesome and depraved manner imaginable- I'd fooled myself into thinking there was going to be some point to it, some nasty thing waiting... Man, that girl REALLY ANNOYED ME!!! AAAAAGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!


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