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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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I have a 2013 Ultra and am using the stock HK radio. I have BT Titan II 6 1/2" speakers in the fairing, Infinity Kappa 62.11I speakers in the rear pods and running a Soundstream PN4.520D amp.
I had a local Auto Stereo shop tune it and it has no power at all. I think the bike sounded just as loud as-is from the factory.
What is wrong here? Any ideas?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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You're a little light on power. If you were to switch things out and stick with Soundstream, the PN4.1000D would be quite a bit better.

Are you willing to swap amps?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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As Matt said. Light on power and all the wrong components. The SS 520.D won't push the Titan II speakers. Not a good match. You would be better off running the kappa's in the fairing and a set of Pioneer TS-A1686R speakers in the rear pods. If you like the Titan II speakers. You need to bridge the 520.D to those speakers for a two speaker system and wait until you get a more powerful amp to run the rear pods. Make sure the amp filter is on HP and the gains on that amp should be about 12:00 o'clock.
 
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You're a little light on power. If you were to switch things out and stick with Soundstream, the PN4.1000D would be quite a bit better.

Are you willing to swap amps?
I have no problem swapping amps. I just have my doubts about it fitting in my stock 2013 fairing.
I about had to use a crowbar to get the other one to fit. I had to remove the CB radio module and scrap it. No room.
I think anything bigger would have to be strapped on my back.
Do you have any proof that it would fit? Any step by step instructions and pictures?
 
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As Matt said. Light on power and all the wrong components. The SS 520.D won't push the Titan II speakers. Not a good match. You would be better off running the kappa's in the fairing and a set of Pioneer TS-A1686R speakers in the rear pods. If you like the Titan II speakers. You need to bridge the 520.D to those speakers for a two speaker system and wait until you get a more powerful amp to run the rear pods. Make sure the amp filter is on HP and the gains on that amp should be about 12:00 o'clock.
I'm not going to add a wheelbarrow full of components to this bike.
I actually tour with it. Not have it to go styling down the Blvd. Cargo space is precious to me.
I only need one 4 channel amp. I want to keep the Titan speakers and the other speakers and the Soundstream PN4.520D amp can be changed.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by eglideic
I have no problem swapping amps. I just have my doubts about it fitting in my stock 2013 fairing.
I about had to use a crowbar to get the other one to fit. I had to remove the CB radio module and scrap it. No room.
I think anything bigger would have to be strapped on my back.
Do you have any proof that it would fit? Any step by step instructions and pictures?
I don't have any experience with the 13 and down fairing, I'll let someone else answer that one.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by matt76cmich
I don't have any experience with the 13 and down fairing, I'll let someone else answer that one.
it will fit. ive installed on several '13 and down, velcro to top of HU... its tight on sides but will fit
 
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 07:10 PM
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What about a BT4180? Should push the Titans nicely.
 
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What about a BT4180? Should push the Titans nicely.
Yes that would be a good choice, but pricey. That might be best, since I believe it is smaller than the Soundstream.
What about the pod speakers? I think I made a mistake getting the Infinities. The Titans are 4 ohm. Should I stick with 4 ohm in the rear also?
 
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The 4180 will work but the Arc 600.4 is ideal especially running the old style factory HK head unit. The 4180 will be a bit too much for the kappa while the 600.4 will not increase power @ 2ohm and would best match everything.
 
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