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Old Aug 29, 2019 | 01:23 PM
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Looking for insight on the next step in my audio build. Current set up electra glide running 8 Crescendo UN6.5s in the fairing, lower fairing, and lids. Also have 2 DS18 bullet tweeters in gauge holes being powered by the radio. Front speakers are powered by a Crescendo s4 and rears on a DS18 EXL 600.4. Havent decided on what models but will be getting a DSP, amp for tweeters, and probably an amp to run all 8 6.5s. Mainly need advice on what mids to run or subs. Bunch of bass would be nice. Stock bags but i would seal them off if need be.

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Keep in mind that you will not be able to hear the lows at speed. With that in mind,mid bass is your best best as you will be able to hear the mids including vocals while riding where if you put subs in they are gone all together while riding.
 
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Originally Posted by Nick979
Looking for insight on the next step in my audio build. Current set up electra glide running 8 Crescendo UN6.5s in the fairing, lower fairing, and lids. Also have 2 DS18 bullet tweeters in gauge holes being powered by the radio. Front speakers are powered by a Crescendo s4 and rears on a DS18 EXL 600.4. Havent decided on what models but will be getting a DSP, amp for tweeters, and probably an amp to run all 8 6.5s. Mainly need advice on what mids to run or subs. Bunch of bass would be nice. Stock bags but i would seal them off if need be.

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Do u have double 6 5 lids? Im trying to picture the entire 6 5 layout. If so, u dont need more vocals coming from a midbass driver. If you love deep bass, then seal the bags and get subs. U will feel the bass at speed, but like TG said, u wont hear it.
 
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Do u have double 6 5 lids? Im trying to picture the entire 6 5 layout. If so, u dont need more vocals coming from a midbass driver. If you love deep bass, then seal the bags and get subs. U will feel the bass at speed, but like TG said, u wont hear it.
Yes dual 6.5 lids. What subs are people running in stock bags? Shallow mount or regular subs?
 
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JL Audio TW3 series is popular, so is DD Audio.
 
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