Upgrade/Install Advice
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Upgrade/Install Advice
I have collected a few parts and I have a plan. Though I thought I might ask for advice because sometimes my plans are not the best way to do things
2003 FLHTCUI
Current setup:
Radio Sound Head (CB & Intercom)
Front - J & M Speakers 40-423 8ohm
Polk 1001 Tweeters (4ohm) Paralleled to the J & M's thru crossovers
Rear - Stock
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New Stuff:
Arc mini 125.2
Front - Kappa 62.11i & adapter rings
Rear: Move the J&M's back there
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Plan:
Radio Sound head front speaker outs to the Arc (mounted sideways on radio)
The Arc amp drives the Kappas & Polks (in parallel)
The radio sound rear output drives the J & M's that get relocated to the rear
(2) 8ga wire is run from amp to battery gnd & + w/30a fuse
Any suggestions on other pieces to this?
I was going to use the speaker level inputs on the Arc, how much better would using a line converter be?
And where can I get a small amount of polyfill?
TIA
2003 FLHTCUI
Current setup:
Radio Sound Head (CB & Intercom)
Front - J & M Speakers 40-423 8ohm
Polk 1001 Tweeters (4ohm) Paralleled to the J & M's thru crossovers
Rear - Stock
-----------
New Stuff:
Arc mini 125.2
Front - Kappa 62.11i & adapter rings
Rear: Move the J&M's back there
-----------
Plan:
Radio Sound head front speaker outs to the Arc (mounted sideways on radio)
The Arc amp drives the Kappas & Polks (in parallel)
The radio sound rear output drives the J & M's that get relocated to the rear
(2) 8ga wire is run from amp to battery gnd & + w/30a fuse
Any suggestions on other pieces to this?
I was going to use the speaker level inputs on the Arc, how much better would using a line converter be?
And where can I get a small amount of polyfill?
TIA
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I have collected a few parts and I have a plan. Though I thought I might ask for advice because sometimes my plans are not the best way to do things 2003 FLHTCUI Current setup: Radio Sound Head (CB & Intercom) Front - J & M Speakers 40-423 8ohm Polk 1001 Tweeters (4ohm) Paralleled to the J & M's thru crossovers Rear - Stock ----------- New Stuff: Arc mini 125.2 Front - Kappa 62.11i & adapter rings Rear: Move the J&M's back there ----------- Plan: Radio Sound head front speaker outs to the Arc (mounted sideways on radio) The Arc amp drives the Kappas & Polks (in parallel) The radio sound rear output drives the J & M's that get relocated to the rear (2) 8ga wire is run from amp to battery gnd & + w/30a fuse Any suggestions on other pieces to this? I was going to use the speaker level inputs on the Arc, how much better would using a line converter be? And where can I get a small amount of polyfill? TIA
2003 FLHTCUI Current setup: Radio Sound Head (CB & Intercom) Front - J & M Speakers 40-423 8ohm Polk 1001 Tweeters (4ohm) Paralleled to the J & M's thru crossovers Rear - Stock ----------- New Stuff: Arc mini 125.2 Front - Kappa 62.11i & adapter rings Rear: Move the J&M's back there ----------- Plan: Radio Sound head front speaker outs to the Arc (mounted sideways on radio) The Arc amp drives the Kappas & Polks (in parallel) The radio sound rear output drives the J & M's that get relocated to the rear (2) 8ga wire is run from amp to battery gnd & + w/30a fuse Any suggestions on other pieces to this? I was going to use the speaker level inputs on the Arc, how much better would using a line converter be? And where can I get a small amount of polyfill? TIA2010 Limited with some stuff
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Give the Kappas as much power as possible and keep the tweeters powered off the radio with the J&M's. If you give those tweeters 100w in front of you in your fairing they would sound extremely bright and probably crackle and sound like crap. The Kappas get plenty bright with 125w from the Arc Mini.
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You absolutely cannot run those speakers in parallel. Doing so will burn up your amp. If your going to amplify the Kappas and the Polks you need a 4 channel amp. The only way to use the amp you have is to run those speakers in series and IMO would be a total waste of time, we're talking about 30watts per speaker....not worth it. I suggest a different amp. One with 4 channels. Then you could find a location to mount the arc and push the rear speakers with it. 2010 Limited with some stuff
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Well, sure sounds like I was right to ask for advice, though I'm not liking what I'm hearing
sounds like I should collect a 4 channel amp recommendations accepted)
Or 86 the Polk tweeters ( that are screwed into the inner fairing)
What's the thought on line level converter vs speaker input on the Arc?
And poly fill source...
sounds like I should collect a 4 channel amp recommendations accepted)Or 86 the Polk tweeters ( that are screwed into the inner fairing)
What's the thought on line level converter vs speaker input on the Arc?
And poly fill source...
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Well, sure sounds like I was right to ask for advice, though I'm not liking what I'm hearing sounds like I should collect a 4 channel amp recommendations accepted) Or 86 the Polk tweeters ( that are screwed into the inner fairing) What's the thought on line level converter vs speaker input on the Arc? And poly fill source...
sounds like I should collect a 4 channel amp recommendations accepted) Or 86 the Polk tweeters ( that are screwed into the inner fairing) What's the thought on line level converter vs speaker input on the Arc? And poly fill source...With that said, I still say you'd be better off with Kappas in the rear to replace the JM's and a 4ch amp.
Polyfil can be found at Walmart.
I don't have any experience with the line level converters so I can't help you with that.
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So, I guess with this information, I will use the Arc to drive the Kappas up front, and move the J & M's to the rear and see how that sounds. Maybe try the Polks paralled to the rear...
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Is there a secret to getting this Arc mini amp inside the fairing? I have it on top of the radio as far back as I can get it up against the instruments
I finally closed it up, but there is definitely interference as it bows a bit at the windscreen I am sure that water can make entry...I don't see anywhere else to put this thing!
Have not done anything else until I get this sorted out. Any suggestions welcome.
I finally closed it up, but there is definitely interference as it bows a bit at the windscreen
I am sure that water can make entry...I don't see anywhere else to put this thing! Have not done anything else until I get this sorted out. Any suggestions welcome.
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That amp fits with no issues. Check out the pic in this thread?
Do you have CB module on top of your radio? You may need to relocate that to under your radio.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-with-bx2.html
Do you have CB module on top of your radio? You may need to relocate that to under your radio.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-with-bx2.html