Confused newbie, audio upgrade!
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From: jonesboro, la
Thanks guys for all the replies and good info. I'm not really wanting to be heard in the next county or nothing, just wanting a little more volume at hwy speeds. As far as my budget goes, any where in the 300-600 range. With the CV B52, does that mess with the FM signal on my radio, cause I do still listen to FM stations around my area.
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Thanks guys for all the replies and good info. I'm not really wanting to be heard in the next county or nothing, just wanting a little more volume at hwy speeds. As far as my budget goes, any where in the 300-600 range. With the CV B52, does that mess with the FM signal on my radio, cause I do still listen to FM stations around my area.
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I had no problem with FM when I was running a Cerwin Vega B2, the B52s little brother, on my 15'. I have since threw away my antenna and listen to music exclusively through thumb drive or Bluetooth.
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All the guys above are correct. The PBR was popular 5 years ago. Not the preferred amp today. As Matt said. On a budget you want the Cerwin Vega B52 or the JL amp for a two speaker set up. Preferably you want 4 ohm speakers. This will give you more flexibility if you ever decide to upgrade.
A few good quality set of 6.5 speakers to buy are:
1. DD AW6.5 speakers with the AT28 tweeters.
2. AD Designs CX62
3. Arc Moto 602
All three of these 6.5's are 4 ohm speakers and will perform well with the amps mentioned.
A few good quality set of 6.5 speakers to buy are:
1. DD AW6.5 speakers with the AT28 tweeters.
2. AD Designs CX62
3. Arc Moto 602
All three of these 6.5's are 4 ohm speakers and will perform well with the amps mentioned.
I have been leaning towards the Arc's with the D4
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From: Midland Twp, MI
Over the AW components? I know I didn't have the AWs long, but the D4 bridged to the AWs seemed better than the Arcs to me. I really liked the 602s while I had them, I could feel the snare drum in my chest at 50mph, I I still felt the AW was better. And yes, my ear could be hearing things slightly different.