amp choice
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amp choice
Okay - because I can't leave well enough alone, I have considered an amp to add to my system. I have the JVC KD-X35MBS and the Polk Audio DB 652. I am happy with the quality of the sound. I can hear it at 85+, albeit not as loud as I might like. Everyone recommends an amp, and I really can't get that recommendation out of my thick dome.
I have been looking at this amp: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP...ower-Pack.html
I am looking for sub $150 for the amp, and I would like the dimensions to be as small as possible. This one is about the same size as my head unit, so fitment should be good. It's a class D, which I have read is important. It's also a 4 channel, as I would like the option to expand to speakers in the lowers, if I so choose.
What are your opinions on this amp? Do you have recommendations for a different options that is compact? I don't want to have to trip plastics to get this to fit, that would be a deal breaker for me.
This is a 2008 Street Glide.
Thanks!
I have been looking at this amp: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP...ower-Pack.html
I am looking for sub $150 for the amp, and I would like the dimensions to be as small as possible. This one is about the same size as my head unit, so fitment should be good. It's a class D, which I have read is important. It's also a 4 channel, as I would like the option to expand to speakers in the lowers, if I so choose.
What are your opinions on this amp? Do you have recommendations for a different options that is compact? I don't want to have to trip plastics to get this to fit, that would be a deal breaker for me.
This is a 2008 Street Glide.
Thanks!
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It's a matter of finding the balance between compact, suitable watts and $$$. Most of the Speaks that are used for conventional aftermarket builds are in the 125-150 RMS range thus 45 watts from this amp just is not going to get u where u want to be. There are plenty of folks that run pretty solid amps in 2008s thus be patient and see what kind of input u get, but u have way more room under the hood than u think u do and can prob get there in the $150 range. Then put some new speakers on your long term shopping list and u build upon a solid growth amp.
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Will these work with the Soundstream Nano? I know they are made for the RF Punch.
I know there will be some work in getting everything mounted and wired, but I am looking for minimal (read 'none') modifications to the bike itself.
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There are amp mounts that work with aftermarket headunits that allow for pretty easy mounting of alot of amps. Look baddazz bikes in texas. They have a very nice amp tray for around 50$ that will work with the soundstream amps and you wont have to cut any plastic
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I have seen those. They seem quite long. Will they fit without cutting any plastic? I am happy to mess with the wiring and everything inside the fairing, to make room, but I do not want to cut any plastic. I really can't stress that enough. I was looking at this mount
https://www.amazon.com/Davidson-Amplifier-aftermarket-PBR-300x2-PBR-300x4/dp/B00KSO87SA/ref=pd_bxgy_107_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KS O87SA&pd_rd_r=6E8B1CG3NPH5F234SH7C&pd_rd_w=xrfhi&p d_rd_wg=nQlW0&psc=1&refRID=6E8B1CG3NPH5F234SH7C
Will these work with the Soundstream Nano? I know they are made for the RF Punch. https://www.amazon.com/Soundstream-PN4-1000D-4-Channel-Picasso-Amplifier/dp/B00VH40878/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527651103&sr=8-1&keywords=soundstream+nano
I know there will be some work in getting everything mounted and wired, but I am looking for minimal (read 'none') modifications to the bike itself.
https://www.amazon.com/Davidson-Amplifier-aftermarket-PBR-300x2-PBR-300x4/dp/B00KSO87SA/ref=pd_bxgy_107_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KS O87SA&pd_rd_r=6E8B1CG3NPH5F234SH7C&pd_rd_w=xrfhi&p d_rd_wg=nQlW0&psc=1&refRID=6E8B1CG3NPH5F234SH7C
Will these work with the Soundstream Nano? I know they are made for the RF Punch. https://www.amazon.com/Soundstream-PN4-1000D-4-Channel-Picasso-Amplifier/dp/B00VH40878/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527651103&sr=8-1&keywords=soundstream+nano
I know there will be some work in getting everything mounted and wired, but I am looking for minimal (read 'none') modifications to the bike itself.
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