Speaker Question
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Speaker Question
I just installed the JBL GTO628 (2 Ohm, 6.5") speakers in my '08 Electra Glide Classic. Right now I'm running them off my HK radio.
The issue I have is it seems like I have to have the volume all the way up to get the same volume from the JBL's that I did at 1/2 volume from the factory 5.25" speakers.
Any ideas on the volume? Is it just because they are a larger speaker and require more power?
I realize they will sound better with an amp and probably require less radio volume setting. I'm waiting for an amp until I add rear speaker pods (which will be later this summer).
The issue I have is it seems like I have to have the volume all the way up to get the same volume from the JBL's that I did at 1/2 volume from the factory 5.25" speakers.
Any ideas on the volume? Is it just because they are a larger speaker and require more power?
I realize they will sound better with an amp and probably require less radio volume setting. I'm waiting for an amp until I add rear speaker pods (which will be later this summer).
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Bigger speakers need more power to move the voice coil, I don't know what the HD Head Unit putts out but those speakers are rated 60watts RMS 180 peak. Most head units are around 20watts RMS. Not enough juice to drive them.
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Is there a way to run a 4 channel amp only using 1 set (left and right) of line inputs to power 4 speakers?
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Just using 1 low level converter to RCA and 1 RCA cable? I assume that will not allow the fade option (my radio doesn't have it anyway).
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I just installed the JBL GTO628 (2 Ohm, 6.5") speakers in my '08 Electra Glide Classic. Right now I'm running them off my HK radio.
The issue I have is it seems like I have to have the volume all the way up to get the same volume from the JBL's that I did at 1/2 volume from the factory 5.25" speakers.
Any ideas on the volume? Is it just because they are a larger speaker and require more power?
I realize they will sound better with an amp and probably require less radio volume setting. I'm waiting for an amp until I add rear speaker pods (which will be later this summer).
The issue I have is it seems like I have to have the volume all the way up to get the same volume from the JBL's that I did at 1/2 volume from the factory 5.25" speakers.
Any ideas on the volume? Is it just because they are a larger speaker and require more power?
I realize they will sound better with an amp and probably require less radio volume setting. I'm waiting for an amp until I add rear speaker pods (which will be later this summer).
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I went ahead and ordered an amp and the rear pods to see if it makes a difference. Hopefully the amp makes a great difference. I went with a Clarion XC1410. It is 75watts RMS x4 with 2 Ohm speakers.
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I'm going to use the OEM 5.25" speakers in the rear pods for now. I will upgrade them to the JBL's when I can.