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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 08:11 PM
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Trying to figure out which amp to use. I am a newbie with audio stuff. I want an amp that will fit in the fairing. Will be running Kicker KM8's in the saddlebag lids. Currently have kicker ds525's in the fairing which I may or may not upgrade in the future. Not planning to run more than 4 speakers total. Also not trying to break the bank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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This should do the trick: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...PN4.1000D.html
 
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Yep ... That will do it!! Might want to switch out the fairing speakers to these:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...74-KSC674.html


Sound is ten times better than the one's you have in there. All you need is adapter rings.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 09:06 AM
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Cant go wrong with those selections!!!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Have you just replaced the OEM speakers with the KICKER set? do you also need to buy the AMP or other sound 'booster'?
I have the stock BOOM audio and i was told the Amp is strong but speakers are mediocre.
 
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Originally Posted by MichiganMikey
Trying to figure out which amp to use. I am a newbie with audio stuff. I want an amp that will fit in the fairing. Will be running Kicker KM8's in the saddlebag lids. Currently have kicker ds525's in the fairing which I may or may not upgrade in the future. Not planning to run more than 4 speakers total. Also not trying to break the bank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Do you listen to FM? Any D class amp is likely to kill FM reception, and if you don't have another audio source like blue tooth or at a minimum a CD player I wouldn't recommend it.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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Thanks for the input everyone.

Originally Posted by Gannicus
Yep ... That will do it!! Might want to switch out the fairing speakers to these:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...74-KSC674.html


Sound is ten times better than the one's you have in there. All you need is adapter rings.
Gannicus, will any of the standard 6.5 adapter rings work with the KSC674's?

Also will be running stock HU for now with plans to eventually change to the Aquatic AV unit. Not really concerned with FM reception.
 
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Thanks for the input everyone.



Gannicus, will any of the standard 6.5 adapter rings work with the KSC674's?

Also will be running stock HU for now with plans to eventually change to the Aquatic AV unit. Not really concerned with FM reception.
Yeah Mikey. . . I use these for most of my installs they are cheap and good quality. Never had a fitment problem. They are actually sold from eastern performance.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPEAKER-ADAP...-/121358701848

Note* if you get these make sure you get the set that will fit your RG. If I remember correctly the RG's are a little different. I'd just call eastern performance to make sure.
 

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Note* if you get these make sure you get the set that will fit your RG. If I remember correctly the RG's are a little different. I'd just call eastern performance to make sure.
Thanks! Actually I have a SG. Should have mentioned that in the beginning.

Can't wait to get my scoot back so I can get started
 
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Thanks! Actually I have a SG. Should have mentioned that in the beginning.

Can't wait to get my scoot back so I can get started
They will fit perfect in the SG!
 
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