Confused newbie, audio upgrade!
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Confused newbie, audio upgrade!
I have a '14 SG and looking to upgrade my stock system. After reading several post and reviews, for several weeks now, the RF PBR300x2 seems to be a popular choice on this forum, plus I'm also on a budget. What I really need to know is, what is a good quality set of 6.5" speakers to buy, without having to modify my stock pods. Really want something that will drop right in. Do I need 2 or 4 ohms, and exactly how to wire them? That is the confusing part! Will I need to flash my HU at the dealership once I do get it all installed? I've read you don't and I've read you do. I will only be changing out the front speakers, and adding a amp. I'll be doing the install myself. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Road Captain
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Hold off on the PBR for now. The guys on here will direct you through this hole project. Also what is your meaning of budget? For some it may be $100 and others a $1000 or more. Throw out the number you are actually able/willing to spend and the guys will get you fixed up.
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For a 2 speaker setup I'd go for the CV B52 over the PBR. The B52 is rated at 200W X 2@ 4ohm and will be able to give you plenty of power no matter what speakers you go with. There is also the JL MHX280/4, but you'd be limited to 4ohm as this is a popular amp to bridge to get around 170Wx2@4ohm.
B52
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZA...erwin+vega+b52
JL
Well, it appears the $150 2015/16 version is a little harder to get.
B52
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZA...erwin+vega+b52
JL
Well, it appears the $150 2015/16 version is a little harder to get.
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I have a '14 SG and looking to upgrade my stock system. After reading several post and reviews, for several weeks now, the RF PBR300x2 seems to be a popular choice on this forum, plus I'm also on a budget. What I really need to know is, what is a good quality set of 6.5" speakers to buy, without having to modify my stock pods. Really want something that will drop right in. Do I need 2 or 4 ohms, and exactly how to wire them? That is the confusing part! Will I need to flash my HU at the dealership once I do get it all installed? I've read you don't and I've read you do. I will only be changing out the front speakers, and adding a amp. I'll be doing the install myself. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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.
Cruiser
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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.
Road Captain
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You guys that are doing CX62s or 602s putting them in the stock fairing pods or using the BT brackets?
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Cruiser
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Front
DD AW6.5 speakers with the AT28 tweeters, BT Brackets
Rear
AD Designs CX62 in the rear pods with VTwin Audio rear pod spacers
Amps
JL amp to power the DD's & 4. B52 to power the AD's
Accessories
VTwin Amp mount try - (It's a nice cheap must have)
BT Line leveler (A must have)
10' - 4 Ga. Power line (Stinger wire)
10 '- 4 Ga. Ground wire (Stinger Wire)
5' - 8 Ga. Power line (Stinger wire)
5' - 8 Ga. Ground wire (Stinger Wire)
30' - 16 Ga. Speaker wire (Stinger)
1 - 4 Ga. to (2) 8 Ga. power distribution block (Fusible)
1 - 4 Ga. to (2) 8 Ga. ground distribution block
Zip ties (18"+)
Velcro
I might be missing some little odds and ends like wire connectors, but I think that is a good list to start with. On a side note, I am currently working on doing the dynamat in the front fairing using the stencils from another thread.
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