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Jul 29, 2016 | 11:41 AM

4myglide

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Subs

Has anybody every tried some of the smaller "subs" in lower fairings?
I realize 6.5" sub is probably an oxy moron...
Was considering a kicker or JL with appropriate amplification.
Thoughts?

Jul 29, 2016 | 12:08 PM

CVOJOE

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Yes, I did a setup for a friend and we put 2-6.75" Kicker subs in the lowers. These were the 1 ohm DVC subs, powered by a HW RS-400 amp put 200W RMS to each speaker.

Light tight crisp bass in the parking lot, could not be heard at all at speed. (really more of a strong mid-bass sound than a sub-bass)

IMO, not worth the money, but it's what he wanted. He is more about bike night than riding.

IMO...put a good set of Arc Moto 602's in your lowers and power the heck out of them, those will make you smile

BTW...My opinion and $5 will get you a good cup of coffee at Starbucks

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Jul 29, 2016 | 12:29 PM

Gannicus

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 4myglide

Has anybody every tried some of the smaller "subs" in lower fairings?
I realize 6.5" sub is probably an oxy moron...
Was considering a kicker or JL with appropriate amplification.
Thoughts?

Doesn't work bro. This has been an ongoing conversation for years on this forum. I finally had to try it myself. I tried 10 ways to Sunday with several different subs. The results were futile!! Let me be perfectly clear to all who try this. It doesn't work.

That said. In that location you need loud and clear. My suggestion is to purchase speakers with 94-97 DB sensitivity for speakers in that location. The Moto's are as good as it gets in that location if you're looking for some bass. They won't be as loud as the need to be. But you'll have a nice warm mid bass if they are powered correctly.

Jul 29, 2016 | 01:02 PM

4myglide

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Thanks again to all for the great advice.

Jul 29, 2016 | 04:46 PM

nineball

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well you could get good response but you would be doing a lot of fiberglass fabrication making enclosures and it would most likely look awful when you were done