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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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Alright Audiophiles!!! Another question/debate.
Switching to a new road glide, coming from street glide and currently have a Biketronics 4180 amp but up in the air on speakers. The ones I'm debating on...Hertz MPX or SV165/st25, Arc 602, Biketronics Titan 2, Focal 165, or DD.
I plan on keeping the amp, unless running a different one is drastically going to improve it.
I have a cerwin vega sitting on the shelf currently collecting dust in case I do bag audio.
 
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Don't run PA speakers with the 4180. use coaxial or get a different amp.
 
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Don't run PA speakers with the 4180. use coaxial or get a different amp.
Ok, I knew I should've just messaged you lol. So are the hertz mpx significantly better than the hcx? Or are the arcs right there with them
 
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I really liked how Tailwinds Focal KRX components sounded on his Rushmore with that amp. Much more than milles or Motos.
 
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Ok, the other ones I've considered is jl c5 speakers.
Now with components how are people mounting the separate tweeters?
 
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I just installed hertz mpks on mine. I got boom grills then cut out for the tweeters and siliconed them in.
 
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I just installed hertz mpks on mine. I got boom grills then cut out for the tweeters and siliconed them in.
Awesome that helps! Thank you
 
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Originally Posted by bigh8840
Ok, the other ones I've considered is jl c5 speakers.
Now with components how are people mounting the separate tweeters?
If you do not want to get the grills and cut them yourself, We can mount the tweeters for you before they leave the shop. We keep all Hertz components in stock. If you need any help just let me know I will be glad to help.
 
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Originally Posted by BaddAzzBikes
If you do not want to get the grills and cut them yourself, We can mount the tweeters for you before they leave the shop. We keep all Hertz components in stock. If you need any help just let me know I will be glad to help.
Are you on fb in any of the pages? I can just message you through there
 
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