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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 01:02 PM
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Decided to upgrade to Rockford Fosgate Punch P1650 speakers. I will be putting these in my fairing and in my lowers. Can get hooked up on 4 new speakers for $100, new in box.
Possibly adding Rockford P1T-S tweeters, $55, in the fairing.
Not sure what to do with the rear speakers yet
Can anyone recommend a good amp to go with this setup ?
 
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Originally Posted by jjlw
Decided to upgrade to Rockford Fosgate Punch P1650 speakers. I will be putting these in my fairing and in my lowers. Can get hooked up on 4 new speakers for $100, new in box.
Possibly adding Rockford P1T-S tweeters, $55, in the fairing.
Not sure what to do with the rear speakers yet
Can anyone recommend a good amp to go with this setup ?
What Bike are we upgrading?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2017 | 07:18 AM
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Sorry. 03 utra. Planning on keeping stock head unit.
 
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Sorry. 03 utra. Planning on keeping stock head unit.
The Rockford speakers are a little weak. But if you're getting a good deal on em I totally understand. Amp depends on if you want to keep your FM radio or not. Most of the Class D amps we use on our bike kill the FM. Bottom line. If you want to keep your FM it's gonna be expensive. If you don't care about FM the field is wide open.
 
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I would like to retain as much fm reception as possible. I would entertain other speaker/amp options.
Thanks again.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jjlw
I would like to retain as much fm reception as possible. I would entertain other speaker/amp options.
Thanks again.
For your situation this is a great amp at a good price that will maintain your FM reception.
https://www.soundoftristate.com/rock...PvkaAsvN8P8HAQ

These speakers are much better than the Rockford's:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/2221420...&ul_noapp=true
 
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Gannicus. The Infinity Kappa 62.11I 6.5" are going to be my best bet for my 03 ultra with the stock h/k radio?
What adapter rings would be the best for the fairing?
If FM reception is not an issue, what amp would you recommend?
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 09:13 AM
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Gannicus. The Infinity Kappa 62.11I 6.5" are going to be my best bet for my 03 ultra with the stock h/k radio?
What adapter rings would be the best for the fairing?
If FM reception is not an issue, what amp would you recommend?
Thanks
Grab this amp:

Amazon Amazon

and these adapters:

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The Kappa's are good to go with that amp!
 
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If I decide to add speakers to the lowers or tour pack will this amp work?
 
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Originally Posted by Gannicus
Grab this amp:

https://www.amazon.com/Soundstream-P.../dp/B00VH40878

and these adapters:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKXSJTM...l_6j4stcxm36_e

The Kappa's are good to go with that amp!
Does this amp kill your FM reception?
 
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