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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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I'm running the BAL designed setup currently in the fairing.

Thinking about swapping the D4 amp out with the D5.500.
Keep the fairing components bridged and running the 5th channel to 2 6.5 (either 500 or 1000 series) subs in lid speaker holes.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SgtMic
I'm running the BAL designed setup currently in the fairing.

Thinking about swapping the D4 amp out with the D5.500.
Keep the fairing components bridged and running the 5th channel to 2 6.5 (either 500 or 1000 series) subs in lid speaker holes.
What else are you running on your rear stage? Do you have any Mids or Highs back there? If not I would think that you may be better of with a mid what will give you some Lows and a horn Vs going to a sub.

Just my thoughts...

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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 11:44 AM
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I have mids and horns in the fairing. Only thing in the rear is the tour pak stock speakers. I only use the tp during the winter.
I've been reading about the Pioneers in the lids but don't really want to stuff an amp in the bag since I use mine for other gear.
Not much room in the fairing for another amp either.
I'm looking to gain some bass. Even though it will be lost on the highway.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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I wouldn't....not in the lids. Those subs are designed to play in a specific enclosure size. If you want serious thump and volume go with the JL 8.8 set up but it gets

You can fit a small amp on you clutch side BT bracket that would power 6x9's well.
 
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Originally Posted by BaggerAudioLab
You can fit a small amp on you clutch side BT bracket that would power 6x9's well.
Amp choices?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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I plan on using an NVX MVPA4 to power and extra pair of 6x9 in the bags. Bridged the put out 175 per channel and you can easily fit one on either side of the BT brackets on a Rushmore.
 
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Originally Posted by Springerfan
I plan on using an NVX MVPA4 to power and extra pair of 6x9 in the bags. Bridged the put out 175 per channel and you can easily fit one on either side of the BT brackets on a Rushmore.
That's a good one!
 
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That's a good one!
The credit goes to T, he gave me the idea.
 
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The credit goes to T, he gave me the idea.
Hail to the King! LOL!! T is a valued friend. One of the best guys you would ever want to meet.
 
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