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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 12:35 AM
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I have a set of Kappa 62.11a. I hear talk about use foam around the speakers? Exactly what kinda foam and where does it go? Thanks
 
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Do a search for polyfill.....lots of pics. You want 2-3 thin sheets over the bag of the speaker.
 
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Haze, I was wondering this myself, is this the same stuff you can get at a Wall Mart or in a Fabric Store? And you just put it in the speaker compartment? Would this be necessary in my Bag lids? Or just the Dash speakers on a Road Glide? It's super cheap,,,,,or appears to be if it's the same stuff.
 
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I plan on using Boom Mat Speaker enclosures.
Amazon.com: DEI 050330 Boom Mat 6.5" Round Speaker Baffle - Pack of 2: Automotive Amazon.com: DEI 050330 Boom Mat 6.5" Round Speaker Baffle - Pack of 2: Automotive
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You don’t want that either.

Jim -- yes polyester batting / polyfill. A roll cost 10 bucks and very worth it. With those Arcs (i have a pair) I’d also consider adding a layer of dynamat behind the speakers in the fairing. Those speakers produce a TON of bass.
 
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Originally Posted by haze324
You don’t want that either.

Jim -- yes polyester batting / polyfill. A roll cost 10 bucks and very worth it. With those Arcs (i have a pair) I’d also consider adding a layer of dynamat behind the speakers in the fairing. Those speakers produce a TON of bass.
Dyna Mat, in the enclosure? Or inside the fairing someplace? I'm gonna have a ton of questions when I start my install in a few weeks!
 
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