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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 05:58 PM
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I plan on changing all 4 of my speakers in my 2014 ultra limited out to the infinity kappas, I would like to run one amp so that way I still have room later under the faring for when I add speakers to my lids. Anyone have a recommendation on an amp? I was thinking of the pbr300x4 for the speakers but worried about the 2ohm impedance on the 4 ohm only amp or should I just run two 2 channel amps then stuff another at a point in the tour pack, but would like not to loose the space. Anyone got a good setup going.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Writeoff2014
I plan on changing all 4 of my speakers in my 2014 ultra limited out to the infinity kappas, I would like to run one amp so that way I still have room later under the faring for when I add speakers to my lids. Anyone have a recommendation on an amp? I was thinking of the pbr300x4 for the speakers but worried about the 2ohm impedance on the 4 ohm only amp or should I just run two 2 channel amps then stuff another at a point in the tour pack, but would like not to loose the space. Anyone got a good setup going.
You don't want to run the PBR300X4 with the kappa's. That amp is not 2 ohm compatible. If you are looking to save space heres a nice little amp that was rercently tested on the forum. The results of the test is on a sticky at the top of the audio forum. looks to be perfect for what you are trying to achieve.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...FVA8gQodKzgALQ
 
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 06:33 PM
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Or go with the SS PN4.520D you can pick one up here
Soundstream PN4.520D 520W 4 Channel Class D Picasso Series Compact Amplifier PN4520D Soundstream PN4.520D 520W 4 Channel Class D Picasso Series Compact Amplifier PN4520D
130 watts @ 2ohms x4
 
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 07:06 PM
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If he calls Bill at biketronics he might still let him use the sale codes to get what he needs.
I called Bill last Tuesday and he let me use the codes for my 7.1's it's worth a try.
I was out of town for work and didn't get in to the group buy until I got back last Monday.
 

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does the sound stream kill the fm?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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I forgot I mention like to do this on a budget lol. With the Canadian dollar at almost 30 cents on the dollar it put a damper on my funding not to mention it's like a kick in the nuts. Is the sound stream better that running 2 fosgates. I guess I could change up speakers if need be but I really like the crispness of the infinity products. Kind of limited on what to buy over here also Mickey shore just keeps pushing the fosgate stuff. I have all the wiring done upto the faring with 2 x 8 guage ground and power cables, yes overkill probably but I had it laying around. I also have the twin wiring harnesses installed. I thought I had a good direction minus the need to pick out an amp. To much reading to many choices just makes your head hurt. I might just run a set of kickers in the rear because I like their grills even thou the infinity ones are not that bad.
 
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I'm running the Kappa's all the way around on my Limited and I'm using the JL XD400/4. Yes it fits in the fairing.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Be advised that you may lose FM reception with a class D amp
 
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Most but not all people lose FM reception with the SS PN4.520D amp, as john said most class d amps will make you lose FM reception, just the nature of the switching creating emi interference.
 
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Anyone heard of this amp. Power Acoustik BAMF2600/4D. Looks to be a little stronger than the 4180. Right on the limit of size. Reasonable price
 
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