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Old Jun 10, 2019 | 02:58 PM
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Thinking about doing lowers on my bike.

Kinda got my mind set on the 6.5 GZ red baskets. Problem I’m having is figuring out the right amp to power these guys. I’m trying to find a micro amp at but so far have only found ones that put 150 w Rms.. are there some others I’m missing?

Also I’ll have to rerun my power and ground since it’s only 8 gauge. Currently have a 60 amp fuse on the power wire, what size would I go to if adding another amp? Do I just add the amperage rating of both amps to get the correct size?

I’m always up for suggestions. Current set up is MMATs 4110 amp, pa601cx in fairing and pa690cx in the lids.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2019 | 03:02 PM
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How do you like the Mmats pa601cx compared to others.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2019 | 03:06 PM
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How do you like the Mmats pa601cx compared to others.
Compared to the few other 6.5s I have heard I really like them. Sitting still I think the highs could be a little bright for some people, but overall I really like them.
 
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Red baskets are definitely gonna need more power than 150 watts.

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I ran 4 ga wire to the fairing to feed multiple amps.
Another amp option would be a nvx, it’s 250x2 bridged. I’ve never heard one on those speakers tho.
 
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Another amp option would be the GZ Micro. 250x2 bridged.

4ga wire to a distribution block the 8 ga from there to amps.
 
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Another amp option would be the GZ Micro. 250x2 bridged.

4ga wire to a distribution block the 8 ga from there to amps.
What size fuse should I go to?
 
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I have a main 100 amp breaker by my battery and then I have everything fused in the distribution block. I also have 4 amps.

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I have a main 100 amp breaker by my battery and then I have everything fused in the distribution block. I also have 4 amps.

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I like that idea... what distribution block are using? Does the block itself actually have spots for the fuses? Or do you have an in-line fuse on the cable after the block?
 
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I'm curious, what is it you feel your missing from your sound? BTW a Cerwin Vega B52 is small, inexpensive, and 200wX2 @4ohm.
 
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