Amp / Speaker help
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Amp / Speaker help
Many questions.... I have an Alpine CDE-SXM145 BT, Arc Audio 125.2 Mini and Hertz HCX165 Speakers. I bought the Amp and Speakers from an audio shop and they installed them when I had my Factory head unit 3 years ago.
I just noticed that the speakers are 4 ohm and the amp says 2 ohm on it. Is that significant?
I need to adjust the amp to my new alpine unit although I have no idea what all the adjustments are.
Where is a good place to mount the satellite antenna?
Thank You!
I just noticed that the speakers are 4 ohm and the amp says 2 ohm on it. Is that significant?
I need to adjust the amp to my new alpine unit although I have no idea what all the adjustments are.
Where is a good place to mount the satellite antenna?
Thank You!
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Many questions.... I have an Alpine CDE-SXM145 BT, Arc Audio 125.2 Mini and Hertz HCX165 Speakers. I bought the Amp and Speakers from an audio shop and they installed them when I had my Factory head unit 3 years ago.
I just noticed that the speakers are 4 ohm and the amp says 2 ohm on it. Is that significant?
I need to adjust the amp to my new alpine unit although I have no idea what all the adjustments are.
Where is a good place to mount the satellite antenna?
Thank You!
I just noticed that the speakers are 4 ohm and the amp says 2 ohm on it. Is that significant?
I need to adjust the amp to my new alpine unit although I have no idea what all the adjustments are.
Where is a good place to mount the satellite antenna?
Thank You!
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i concur just found that out myself
BUT i changed to a marine amp and all the ends of wires are now covered i also used a waterproof shield over the speaker tops and 3 gell bags to absorb moisture and a sound matt blanket on the inside of the fairing chaps what a difference MONSTER difference
clearer sound less interference and when its wet no high level hiss
cost total in uk inc the amp Ł230.
BUT i changed to a marine amp and all the ends of wires are now covered i also used a waterproof shield over the speaker tops and 3 gell bags to absorb moisture and a sound matt blanket on the inside of the fairing chaps what a difference MONSTER difference
clearer sound less interference and when its wet no high level hiss
cost total in uk inc the amp Ł230.
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So...... the audio shop I bought from did me no favors?...... Do you have an amp recommendation ? Also, do you have an opinion on satellite radio antenna location?
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https://www.crutchfield.com/p_136984...c&awug=9016148
All kinds of places under the fairing for your antenna. Just depends on where you want to place it.
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They never do bro! Car audio and Bike audio is night and day difference. The BOOM speakers sound good in a car. If you are only running a two speaker system get this amp and bridge it to the hertz speakers.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_136984...c&awug=9016148
All kinds of places under the fairing for your antenna. Just depends on where you want to place it.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_136984...c&awug=9016148
All kinds of places under the fairing for your antenna. Just depends on where you want to place it.
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Yes, satellite antenna can go in the fairing. Some mount it on the dash behind the wind shield, Thus allowing it to receive max signal. I have my HD antenna inside the fairing and have never had a problem.
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Thank you for your time! I keep threatening to go to a 4 speaker system but haven't yet.... What would be a good amp that would suit me now and if and when I go to 4 speakers? Also, can a Satellite radio antenna actually go inside the fairing? I thought they had to be out in the open?
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If I bridge that amp to use in the front, I would need still another amp in the event that I went to 4 speakers in the future, right? If that is true, what would be a good amp to buy now for use with 2 speakers that could also handle 4 speakers when needed?