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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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Default Optimal amp for running 2 sets of arc moto 6x9?
I'm planning on switching my rear setup to two sets of arc moto 6x9s and my fronts to 2 sets of focal, a 165 krx2 and a 165 krc. I've decided to move away from the biker robins line because I want more control over my audio settings. If necessary I will run 2 separate amps, but I want to be sure they will last on a bike.

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I'm planning on switching my rear setup to two sets of arc moto 6x9s and my fronts to 2 sets of focal, a 165 krx2 and a 165 krc. I've decided to move away from the biker robins line because I want more control over my audio settings. If necessary I will run 2 separate amps, but I want to be sure they will last on a bike.

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You willing to put the second amp in the bag? You could squeeze two in the fairing but obviously will get more juice from a bigger amp in the bags.
 
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Depending on the size of it, yes. I still need room in the bags for 2 of those 6 inch kicker comp subs. I'd like to have at least most of the storage in 1 bag left.
 
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Also, I need a recommendation on an amp to run the focals and a mono amp for the kicker subs.
 
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You want to run three amps?

Have you done the math on your charging system, amp draw, and resulting power output?
 
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You want to run three amps?

Have you done the math on your charging system, amp draw, and resulting power output?
No I haven't, and I'd honestly prefer to keep it to 2 amps, a 4 channel and a mono.
 
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Or even a 5 channel if it's doable
 
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What about a Diamond Micro5V2? At 2ohm it's a 5 channel putting out 100wx4 and 350x1
 
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I'd consider putting a 4 channel in your fairing and another larger powerful 4 channel in the bags. 6x9's in parallel and the other channel to the subs.

But....where in your bags do plan on putting the 6x9's and then the subs? There are air space limitations you may want to think thru.
 
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I'd consider putting a 4 channel in your fairing and another larger powerful 4 channel in the bags. 6x9's in parallel and the other channel to the subs.

But....where in your bags do plan on putting the 6x9's and then the subs? There are air space limitations you may want to think thru.
I was going to use the cycle sounds quad lids for the 6x9s and put the subs in the back bottom of the bags. I'm running 5 inch extended bags so I've got a bit more air than stock. I was going to have the local audio shop make me some little walls to close off the subs.
 
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