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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 05:48 PM
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I installed the plug n play 300w rockford fosgate kit, and enjoyed a great year of riding. Now, the fronts are blown and sound like drowning seals.

Any suggestions for a replacement/upgrade that won't break the bank and less likely to go kaput (figure I'll keep the amp and the rear)?

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Need a little more info. Which PBR amp, 2ch or 4ch? Also what size are the speakers that blew?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SBates08
Need a little more info. Which PBR amp, 2ch or 4ch? Also what size are the speakers that blew?
And. . .

1. Do you listen to FM radio?
2. How much do you want to spend?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AR4CE
I installed the plug n play 300w rockford fosgate kit, and enjoyed a great year of riding. Now, the fronts are blown and sound like drowning seals.

Any suggestions for a replacement/upgrade that won't break the bank and less likely to go kaput (figure I'll keep the amp and the rear)?

Thanks!!
Drowning seals tho...... Infinity kappas....62.11i....lol. everyone knows those are my go to speakers...
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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It's the 300w 4 ch setup. I'll do some looking on the kappas. Don't listen to a bunch of fm- mostly xm from the stock HU. The kappas mount ok without modification?
 

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Can't run the Kappa's with the 4 channel PBR. Gonna have to change amps. On a budget get the power Acoustik RZ4.2000D. You will also need 6.5 adapter rings for the Infinity's.
 
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Thanks for the info. I saw someone posted they had a set of fosgtes- PM me.
 
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I"m going to call fosgate in the morning and try to get it warrantied.
 
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