One Amp or two?
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 325
Likes: 112
From: Charlotte NC
One Amp or two?
I’m adding sound to my 2017 Road King Special. I’m thinking about Rockford Fosgate 6.5”s in fairing lowers; the 6x9 Rockford Fosgate saddlebag lid kit; one 8” woofer in each saddlebag OR two 8” woofers in one saddlebag. All controlled by an NVX BlueTooth handlebar controller.
Will one 600Watt Diamond Micro 4v2 be enough to power all six speakers with the 6.5”s and 6x9s on one channel and the 8”s on the second channel, or will I need a second amp for the 8” woofers and run the 6.5”s and 6x9s off separate channels on the first amp?
Thanks for your help!
Will one 600Watt Diamond Micro 4v2 be enough to power all six speakers with the 6.5”s and 6x9s on one channel and the 8”s on the second channel, or will I need a second amp for the 8” woofers and run the 6.5”s and 6x9s off separate channels on the first amp?
Thanks for your help!
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 668
Likes: 34
From: Florida
Which speakers are you going to run in all them holes? Need to know alot more detailed build plans before we get into amps. What is your end game? PLP, sounding great going down the road or some where in between?
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 325
Likes: 112
From: Charlotte NC
6x9 saddlebag speakers = Rockford Fosgate TMS69BL14
8” woofers = Hertz SV200L
Audio Source = iPhone via Bluetooth controller (NVX XUBT4 or similar)
Amp = 1 x Diamond Micro4V2 or 2 x Diamond Micro2v2 orsomething else if there are suggestions?
I’m thinking maybe just put in the 6.5”s and 6x9s with a Diamond Micro4V2 amp, then if I find it’s not enough for me I can add two 8” woofers to one saddlebag using the American Hard Bag Aggressor 880 kit maybe running off the same amp. Then if that isn’t enough, pop in another amp for the 8”s. If for some reason that doesn’t make me happy, I can always add another set of 8”s to the othe saddlebag.
I’m not looking for perking lot bragging rights though. My goal is to hear my music loud and clear at 80mph on the highway.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 325
Likes: 112
From: Charlotte NC
6.5” lower fairing speakers = Rockford Fosgate TMS65
6x9 saddlebag speakers = Rockford Fosgate TMS69BL14
8” woofers = Hertz SV200L
Audio Source = iPhone via Bluetooth controller (NVX XUBT4 or similar)
Amp = 1 x Diamond Micro4V2 or 2 x Diamond Micro2v2 orsomething else if there are suggestions?
I’m thinking maybe just put in the 6.5”s and 6x9s with a Diamond Micro4V2 amp, then if I find it’s not enough for me I can add two 8” woofers to one saddlebag using the American Hard Bag Aggressor 880 kit maybe running off the same amp. Then if that isn’t enough, pop in another amp for the 8”s. If for some reason that doesn’t make me happy, I can always add another set of 8”s to the othe saddlebag.
I’m not looking for perking lot bragging rights though. My goal is to hear my music loud and clear at 80mph on the highway.
does this sound like a reasonable progression?
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 79
From: so cal
I’m adding sound to my 2017 Road King Special. I’m thinking about Rockford Fosgate 6.5”s in fairing lowers; the 6x9 Rockford Fosgate saddlebag lid kit; one 8” woofer in each saddlebag OR two 8” woofers in one saddlebag. All controlled by an NVX BlueTooth handlebar controller.
Will one 600Watt Diamond Micro 4v2 be enough to power all six speakers with the 6.5”s and 6x9s on one channel and the 8”s on the second channel, or will I need a second amp for the 8” woofers and run the 6.5”s and 6x9s off separate channels on the first amp?
Thanks for your help!
Will one 600Watt Diamond Micro 4v2 be enough to power all six speakers with the 6.5”s and 6x9s on one channel and the 8”s on the second channel, or will I need a second amp for the 8” woofers and run the 6.5”s and 6x9s off separate channels on the first amp?
Thanks for your help!
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 475
Likes: 51
If you can wait about a month, a brand name company is bringing out a 150x8 amplifier out that will work well in your setup.
Its going to be full range and the size of a Micro2v2. I have been told by them that the MSRP should be $399-$449.
Its going to be full range and the size of a Micro2v2. I have been told by them that the MSRP should be $399-$449.
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,482
Likes: 239
From: Minnesota
That sounds interesting. Definitely need more info on that amp. Tell us more...
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 668
Likes: 34
From: Florida
150x8 at 2 ohm or 4ohm?