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I am considering installing 8" speakers in the rear of each saddlebag, of my 2012 Roadglide, facing the rear wheel.
What are the go to speakers that are being used in this setup.
My System currently consists of 2 SD 800.4D and 1 SD 250.2 Amps and a DD DSI-2 Processor.
I am running H.A.T. Unity 6.5's and Beyma SQL 60 horns in the upper fairing.
PRV 6MR500 8ohm in the lower fairings.
H.A.T. Imagine 6x9 in the lids.
The upper fairing speakers are wired to 1 SD 800.4 on channels 1 & 2.
The lowers are wired parallel bridged to channels 3&4.
The Lids are wired parallel to the other SD 800.4 to channels 1&2. Leaving channels 3&4 free.
The Horns are wired to the SD 250.2.
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Originally Posted by Mike-81
I am considering installing 8" speakers in the rear of each saddlebag, of my 2012 Roadglide, facing the rear wheel.
What are the go to speakers that are being used in this setup.
My System currently consists of 2 SD 800.4D and 1 SD 250.2 Amps and a DD DSI-2 Processor.
I am running H.A.T. Unity 6.5's and Beyma SQL 60 horns in the upper fairing.
PRV 6MR500 8ohm in the lower fairings.
H.A.T. Imagine 6x9 in the lids.
The upper fairing speakers are wired to 1 SD 800.4 on channels 1 & 2.
The lowers are wired parallel bridged to channels 3&4.
The Lids are wired parallel to the other SD 800.4 to channels 1&2. Leaving channels 3&4 free.
The Horns are wired to the SD 250.2.
Thanks.
Mike
What ohm ratings are the SD800.4 amps??
 
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What ohm ratings are the SD800.4 amps??
Babyboy they are each 4 ohm.
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I doubt many would agree, but i would suggest PRV 8MR600X. Those things are amazing in the right build, and should match well with what you have in the lids.
 
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I doubt many would agree, but i would suggest PRV 8MR600X. Those things are amazing in the right build, and should match well with what you have in the lids.
Thanks for the info Ndfastln.
I was thinking of those also.
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Originally Posted by Ndfastln
I doubt many would agree, but i would suggest PRV 8MR600X. Those things are amazing in the right build, and should match well with what you have in the lids.
Ever try those in lids or lowers? The specs look interesting.
 
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Ever try those in lids or lowers? The specs look interesting.
Only in the bags so far, but I'm very impressed by them. They are a bit heavy for lids but may work in lowers.
 
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I’m running the 8mb600ft. They hit pretty hard and are a midbass speaker.
Put some earbuds in and take a listen.

 
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Originally Posted by FrenchieM
I’m running the 8mb600ft. They hit pretty hard and are a midbass speaker.
Put some earbuds in and take a listen.

https://youtu.be/4Xabe3yGeTY
Thanks Frenchie, sounds outstanding.
I was looking at those also.
I definitely want to go with PRV just have to decide which model.
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I used the same ones as Frenchie, and they were my favorite for an 8.
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