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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 03:11 PM
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Anyone hear of Focal amps? I asked a local stereo store about upgrading my street glide and he said focal is way stronger than Biketronics Titan.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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If you compare the specs of the Focal FD 4 350 compared to the Biketronics 4180 the Focal is way under powered...4x58 rms for the Focal...4 x 180 rms for the 4180 @ 4 ohm. I don't think the local stereo guy knows what he is talking about.
 

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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Moto Mike
If you compare the specs of the Focal FD 4 350 compared to the Biketronics 4180 the Focal is way under powered...4x58 rms for the Focal...4 x 180 rms for the 4180 @ 4 ohm. I don't think the local stereo guy knows what he is talking about.
Most of those local stereo shop boys transition from Papa Johns pizza to the local stereo shop. . . LOL. All jokes aside RD. Focal is famous for their K series speakers. Amps. Not so much. You can poll 100 guys here and not one will be running a focal amp if that stat tells you anything.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gannicus
Focal is famous for their K series speakers. Amps. Not so much. You can poll 100 guys here and not one will be running a focal amp if that stat tells you anything.
And that pretty much sums it up.
 
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Originally Posted by Gannicus
Most of those local stereo shop boys transition from Papa Johns pizza to the local stereo shop. . . LOL.
 
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Thanks guys, I actually called him back and he said he looked at the specs for the Titan, and stated it was more powerful. Now he is looking at becoming a dealer. What do you recommend if I just want to upgrade the two speakers in the fairing?
 
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I might add, i don't mind spending money on quality.
 
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Originally Posted by Rdeluca
I might add, i don't mind spending money on quality.
Normally I would recommend the Cerwin Vega B52 but for unknown reasons guys are having a hard time finding it. The Diamond Micro 2v2 is the same amp. So for a two speaker system I would start with this amp:

http://www.diamondaudio.com/products...specifications


Speakers: I'd go with the Arc Moto 602's in the fairing.
 
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Thanks for your help Grannicus, Ive been reading a lot of your post and you seem like you've tried it all. So one more question, Amp....B52 or the BT2180. Speakers, Arc Moto 602 or the BT 7.1? Also does it matter if I have a 2015 SG special. I want to keep my head unit. Does that mean I need the radio line leveler? Basically i want a badass system, I don't care about cost. Tell me what to buy!!!!lol.


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