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Old Mar 25, 2016 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred Halstead
Also as ease of installation and tuning which amp would you recommend. The BT4180 or the ARC 600.4?
BT4180 is plug and go, no tuning at all - that can be good and bad depending on how you look at it

ARC 600.4 you'll need to set your gains, see this sticky: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...-with-dmm.html
 
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Originally Posted by Tailwind
As many mention here, it all depends on what u are looking for.
My goal has always been sound quality for the front stage then finish it off with some thump at the rear stage. I have Focals in fairing and lids (In this configuration both considered front stage) and put Moto 692 inside the bags (rear stage) mounted facing the wheel with grill holes drilled in the bag.
If ur not gonna go that far then I would choose the lid 6x9 that will get u the highest priority of your ears. Both are great speakers!!!! If you want a bit more SQ then the Hertz is the way to go. If u want more bass and deeper thump then Moto.

Since my priority is SQ and if I was only going to do fairing and lids I would lean a bit towards the Hertz.

Just sayin!!!

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Thanks Tailwind that is the info I am looking for. I only want to do fairing and lids because I want my storage space. I liked the Focal 5x7 for the lids but there just wasn't enough bass.

Which amp would you recommend as far as ease of installation and tech support. I'm a little intimidated by working with a brand new Rushmore.
 
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Originally Posted by Fred Halstead
Thanks Tailwind that is the info I am looking for. I only want to do fairing and lids because I want my storage space. I liked the Focal 5x7 for the lids but there just wasn't enough bass.

Which amp would you recommend as far as ease of installation and tech support. I'm a little intimidated by working with a brand new Rushmore.
get the biketronics amp.

The 5X7's with the best low end I know of are the JL Audio's.
 
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Keep in mind the HD lids aren't 5x7 or 6x9, their 6x8 so you'll need an adapter to run real 6x9's or 5x7's

Vtwin sells them:
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X2 on the VTWIN 5x7 to 6x9 adapters, I order those for customers and have been happy.

Biketronics is an easy plug and play, but the Arc is less money. Both great amps!

No need to be intimidated with your Rushmore, this place is a great support system!
 
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