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Old Mar 15, 2018 | 06:35 PM
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I some some questions about the my upcoming install of a sound system on my 2013 Street Glide. The head unit is Aquatics, a compact Kenwood amp, with Polk 6.5 Speakers in the batwing, and Polk 6x9s in the lids. Where will I put the amp? Also, what gauge speaker wire should I use.....Any help would be great
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Model number of the amp??
 
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i some some questions about the my upcoming install of a sound system on my 2013 street glide. The head unit is aquatics, a compact kenwood amp, with polk 6.5 speakers in the batwing, and polk 6x9s in the lids. Where will i put the amp? Also, what gauge speaker wire should i use.....any help would be great
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Have you already purchased this amp? If so can you return it? You're not going to be pleased at all with its performance.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2018 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC0352
I some some questions about the my upcoming install of a sound system on my 2013 Street Glide. The head unit is Aquatics, a compact Kenwood amp, with Polk 6.5 Speakers in the batwing, and Polk 6x9s in the lids. Where will I put the amp? Also, what gauge speaker wire should I use.....Any help would be great
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Amp will sit directly on top of the radio. 16 gauge speaker. 8 gauge power and ground.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2018 | 07:34 PM
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But as SB said. Very weak amp for the speakers you have.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2018 | 08:12 PM
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The title of the thread brought back memories:



Sorry I couldn't resist. Bocephus and Kid Rock are playing Cadillac... at this very moment.

If he returns that Kenwood y'all feel like helping him through a SS PN4.1000d install in the fairing
 
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Yeah I can return it...what do you recommend?
 
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Originally Posted by SBates08
Have you already purchased this amp? If so can you return it? You're not going to be pleased at all with its performance.
I can return it...what do you recommend?
 
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Soundstream pn4.1000d for a great budget amp.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...PN4.1000D.html
 
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