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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?

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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?
 
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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?
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.
 
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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.
I suppose the other possible route would be to start with just the 6.5”s and the Micro4V2 amp. Then if I find it lacking I could add either one or two 8”s OR the 6x9 lid kit then. Then if not satisfied, add the other. If it still needs more after that, add the second amp.

does this sound like a reasonable progression?
 
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Originally Posted by jcslim
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?

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your thinking 6x9's in the lids and NOT in the bags, correct?
 
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How about 8.8 lowers and 8.8 lids. 1 amp. If not enough highs in the rear, add a set of b3 horns or compression drivers too. Also a 2nd amp for them. Might as well go with a dsp then too.
 
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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.
 
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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.
That sounds interesting. Definitely need more info on that amp. Tell us more...
 
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Originally Posted by SOFTPETER
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.
150x8 at 2 ohm or 4ohm?
 
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That sounds interesting. Definitely need more info on that amp. Tell us more...
150x8 @ 4 ohms.
Cant wait.
 
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