Aquatic AV speaker selection?
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Road Captain
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Aquatic AV speaker selection?
Recently installed Aquatic AV HU. Have a question about speaker selection. HU is 2 and 4 ohm stable. Puts out 45W x 4 at 4 ohm and 72W x 4 at 2 ohm. Would I be better off with 2 or 4 ohm speakers? Not adding an amp. Only went this direction b/c HK HU failed.
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Either will work, but obviously 2 ohm speakers will be louder. A very popular 2 ohm speaker is the Infinity 62.11, but they are usually driven with more than 72 watts by forum members here.
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I just installed the Aquatic head unit without adding an amp. It sounded fine but I decided to swap the 6 year old factory speakers as well after the expense and time spent replacing the HK radio in my 09 ultra classic.
I went with the Boom! speakers despite the fact that the audiophiles favor other brands over the HD models. I didn't want to deal with adapters or potential fitment issues so I stayed with the stock 5.25" speakers.
In the end they sound good and I'm happy with the results. YMMV.
I went with the Boom! speakers despite the fact that the audiophiles favor other brands over the HD models. I didn't want to deal with adapters or potential fitment issues so I stayed with the stock 5.25" speakers.
In the end they sound good and I'm happy with the results. YMMV.
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The Kappa's begin to sound good at 100 watts of power. The HU will drive them but no where near their full potential. I'd just purchase a Cerwin Vega B2 amp for those speakers. Problem solved.
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Road Captain
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Just bought some JL Audio 6.5s. I couldn't find any Kappa 62.11 locally and didn't want something I couldn't listen to first. Speakers sound good, and I'm assuming as they break in will only get better. Didn't amp them as I didn't have the funds. Will give an amp a whirl over the winter.
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