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I'm sorry if this has been a topic, but I have BT2180 with Titans 7.1 in the fairing. I ordered a set of speaker lids based on the design and failed to notice that the speakers are 2ohms, my question is can I fit a second amp in the fairing without causing any issues such heat or what. I was thinking of adding the Arc 125.2 mini to run the lids. Any ideas would be great and I'm currently on a budget. Thanks in advance to all forum members.
 
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I'm sorry if this has been a topic, but I have BT2180 with Titans 7.1 in the fairing. I ordered a set of speaker lids based on the design and failed to notice that the speakers are 2ohms, my question is can I fit a second amp in the fairing without causing any issues such heat or what. I was thinking of adding the Arc 125.2 mini to run the lids. Any ideas would be great and I'm currently on a budget. Thanks in advance to all forum members.
What year sled are you wanting to install this on?
It might be easier and cheaper to just switch out the 2ohm speakers to 4 ohm. That amp will push 4 speakers but you will lose your front to rear fade
 
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What year sled are you wanting to install this on?
It might be easier and cheaper to just switch out the 2ohm speakers to 4 ohm. That amp will push 4 speakers but you will lose your front to rear fade
I'm sorry, it's 2005 Electra Glide Standard with a Kenwood KDC 558U HU. Here's a picture of inside the fairing. 2 amps in the fairing.-photo704.jpg
 
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Also the speaker lids are J&M Rokker XX 5x7's
 
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Also the speaker lids are J&M Rokker XX 5x7's
Many will probly suggest to change out the speakers.
Depending on the footprint of the amp you can install a second amp in the fairing with some rearranging of your current set up.
 
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I was looking at the HAT 5x7's, they are a little pricey. Can the 2ohm speakers be wired in parallel with the 4ohm.
 
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Rob, just curious what did you pay for the J&M lids and speakers, looks like they are $899 0n JM website.
 
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I was looking at the HAT 5x7's, they are a little pricey. Can the 2ohm speakers be wired in parallel with the 4ohm.
It isn't advised to mix 2 and 4 ohm speakers unless you run them on there own channel

You can run 2 4ohm in parrell which will give the amp a 2 ohm load but running 2 2ohm will give the amp a 1ohm load which is not good as most amps are only 2ohm stable
 

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Rob, just curious what did you pay for the J&M lids and speakers, looks like they are $899 0n JM website.
I paid $629.00 shipped
 
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Originally Posted by Babyboy
It isn't advised to mix 2 and 4 ohm speakers unless you run them on there own channel
How well would the Arc 125.2 run the J&M's. I should stayed with BT, but I really like the design of the J&M lids.
 


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