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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 12:47 AM
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2- diamond micro 4v2 amp
6- infinity kappas 6.5(lower, tourpak, upper)
2- Pioneer TS-D6902R 6x9(saddlebag lids)
about $1k I guesstimate as time comes I'd move to some hertz but for now is this worth putting this in or is there something better I can purchase with $1k I figure putting in 2 diamond micro amps is a good route to go so down the line I'd only have to upgrade the speakers idk what's your input.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Frisco GiantzSneaky Keaks
I'm ready to pull the trigger don't
2- diamond micro 4v2 amp
6- infinity kappas 6.5(lower, tourpak, upper)
2- Pioneer TS-D6902R 6x9(saddlebag lids)
about $1k I guesstimate as time comes I'd move to some hertz but for now is this worth putting this in or is there something better I can purchase with $1k I figure putting in 2 diamond micro amps is a good route to go so down the line I'd only have to upgrade the speakers idk what's your input.
You have a littke flaw in your plan. Kappa are 2 ohm. So the first 2 sets are fine off micro 4. Second micro 4 wont have enough juice to run the other kappa and the pioneer. Can't parallel any of the kappa due to dropping to 1 ohm impedance. For the front stage you are fine, but the 80 per side wont run those pioneer. I would keep a amp dedicated to the 6x9 at about 150 per side. So find some 4 ohm speaks that will parallel like hcx165 as just an example, then you can run a moto 600 or a similar power output (150 x4 @ 4 or 2 ohms) and then run the rear off a d4 or micro 4 bridged. Front 2 channels of first amp parallel to fairing and lowers, rear 2 feed the tour pack, 2nd amp just for 6x9. Find some 4 ohm that fit the bill rather than 2 ohm in this case.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 02:18 AM
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Thanks sly I'm a have to research the wiring I speak of and speakers for pods ty any other suggestions are greatly appreciated
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by slyedog
You have a littke flaw in your plan. Kappa are 2 ohm. So the first 2 sets are fine off micro 4. Second micro 4 wont have enough juice to run the other kappa and the pioneer. Can't parallel any of the kappa due to dropping to 1 ohm impedance. For the front stage you are fine, but the 80 per side wont run those pioneer. I would keep a amp dedicated to the 6x9 at about 150 per side. So find some 4 ohm speaks that will parallel like hcx165 as just an example, then you can run a moto 600 or a similar power output (150 x4 @ 4 or 2 ohms) and then run the rear off a d4 or micro 4 bridged. Front 2 channels of first amp parallel to fairing and lowers, rear 2 feed the tour pack, 2nd amp just for 6x9. Find some 4 ohm that fit the bill rather than 2 ohm in this case.
Totally agree. ^^^^^

Might want to rethink your speakers all the way around and go 4 ohm speakers.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 07:31 AM
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Ganacuis any suggestions on 4 ohm

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Totally agree. ^^^^^

Might want to rethink your speakers all the way around and go 4 ohm speakers.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Frisco GiantzSneaky Keaks
Ganacuis any suggestions on 4 ohm

I'm not Gann but I'm sure he'd recommend these:

http://www.focal-america.com/product/ultima/

Don't let the price scare you. I'm sure they can be found for a little less money. LOL
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 09:05 AM
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Frisco, these are the Pioneer's you want in the lids.

BTW, what year and model bike are you referring to?
And what lids are you going to use?
 
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Originally Posted by WestTexasRanger
I'm not Gann but I'm sure he'd recommend these:

http://www.focal-america.com/product/ultima/

Don't let the price scare you. I'm sure they can be found for a little less money. LOL
Holy Cow WTR!! $24 grand!! Nice down payment on the 2017 CVO SG or Ultra LOL!!

All Jokes aside Frisco, I'm lovin the DD speakers right now. I'd replace the 3 sets of Kappa's with these:

https://ddaudio.com/products/mids-an...ponents/dx6-5/


This way you can run your speakers in parallel and stay under budget.
 
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