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Old Sep 30, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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Currently have a Cerwin Vega b52 amp running a pair of PRV Neo 4 Ohm speakers and DD B3 Horns . Sony head unit. My CV amp quit on me (prob because of the hurricane I rode in Saturday) so I’m curious if anyone has any recommendations for a new amp.

I used the CV amp to power Kappas before I got the PRV’s so I didn’t have as many amp options when I bought it since the kappas were 2 ohm.

The JL Audio. 280/4 is an option just not sure if it’s better than the B52 for my setup. Open to some ideas.
 
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Originally Posted by jory434
Hello boys-

Currently have a Cerwin Vega b52 amp running a pair of PRV Neo 4 Ohm speakers and DD B3 Horns . Sony head unit. My CV amp quit on me (prob because of the hurricane I rode in Saturday) so I’m curious if anyone has any recommendations for a new amp.

I used the CV amp to power Kappas before I got the PRV’s so I didn’t have as many amp options when I bought it since the kappas were 2 ohm.

The JL Audio. 280/4 is an option just not sure if it’s better than the B52 for my setup. Open to some ideas.
How much physical space do u have to work with?

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What about a small 4 channel so you wire them separately? What else is in the bike.
 
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How much physical space do u have to work with?

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2013 street glide with a Sony head unit. I would like the amp on top of the head unit
 
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What about a small 4 channel so you wire them separately? What else is in the bike.
Not a thing just a fairing setup. I love it.
 
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I'm w Haze on this one brother. If u have room for a 4 channel amp on top the HU that really will provide for the best capability of u setup. Get the woofers on 2 channels and get the horns on the other 2. Being able to control those 2 separately will deliver a much more complimentary setup.

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I’m not against a 4 channel amp. I shoulda worded the thread title different. Looking for a good amp for my setup
 

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I’m not against a 4 channel amp. I shoulda worded the thread title different. Looking for a good amp for my setup
Budget?
 
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Got a Stinger 700/4 on the way. Thank you Haze and Tailwind for the recommendations on a 4 channel amp. Always nice to have a solid opinion on the forum before making a purchase.
 
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