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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 01:07 PM
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Hi was wondering getting a 2019 street glide special and one of the first things i will be doing is upgrade speakers and amp.Can someone advise between the 2 amps which would be the better amp Arc Audio KS125.2 of Focal Focal FD2.350 I am not an audio expert but going over specs Focal has more power.Hoping some of the audio guys can advise.Thx
 
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What speaker will you be running?
 
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Well maybe a 6.5 focal not sure have not got that far had infinity Kappas on old street glide but have not made a choice on speakers yet
 
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Hi was wondering getting a 2019 street glide special and one of the first things i will be doing is upgrade speakers and amp.Can someone advise between the 2 amps which would be the better amp Arc Audio KS125.2 of Focal Focal FD2.350 I am not an audio expert but going over specs Focal has more power.Hoping some of the audio guys can advise.Thx

Look at the NVX VADM4. It's 4 channel but small and you cam run it bridged 2x200. Great amp for the price.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 02:24 PM
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You should also look at the mmats 601 cx speakers. Most consider them one of the best all around 6.5 speakers right now.
 
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The NVX that JAGlide suggested would be a good budget option. I am running one in my wife's 19 RGS and it is working well.

Post up a budget, current goals for the system, future plans (lowers, lids, tour pack...) and we can get you rockin.
 
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I just want to be able to hear the music at highway speeds.Have no intentions of putting on lowers or saddlebags speakers.Think the Focal amp @105 watts RMS @4 ohms and Focal speakers should hopefully help the sound from the faring
 
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First of all you need a bt355 line leveler to curve the boom eq signal that can harm an amp and aftermarket speakers. As mentioned above the nvx vadm4 is a solid contender for what you need. It dynos out around 90+ per channel and over 200 per channel bridged. The mmats 601cx for the fairing are about as good as it gets for a 6.5 coax and paired with that amp will provide a loud/warm sound without being ear piercing with highs. You will also need an amp wire harness to power the amp with a 50/60 amp inline fuse. Be sure you get a harness that has a long enough ground wire to run back to the battery.

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stinger spx350x2 is a nice marine amp
 
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Well maybe a 6.5 focal not sure have not got that far had infinity Kappas on old street glide but have not made a choice on speakers yet
I have a brand new pair of the kappas for sale. Good price. 85 shipped conus, if you're interested.
 
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