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Hi all, got a question on amps. To start I am just looking for a simple fairing setup. Looks like you guys recommend setup based of speaker choice. I am not really brand loyal and haven't really gotten to hear a lot of systems. Honestly probably won't get to hear any so I am kind of going to have to go at this deaf so to speak. Seems like the favorite is mmats 601cx and a stinger amp and bt line levelers. Sweet sounds easy enough, I will go for it.
But I ran across a deal on a diamond micro 4v2 and a bt 4180. So my question is would one of those be better than the stinger or just stick with the stinger?
Back story is its going on a 15 street glide special. Dont need a parking lot queen setup, just something that jams going down the road. Like classic rock and country. Old school hip hop.
Thank you for any info, maybe I am going about the selection of stuff the wrong way so I apologise in advance.
But I ran across a deal on a diamond micro 4v2 and a bt 4180. So my question is would one of those be better than the stinger or just stick with the stinger?
Back story is its going on a 15 street glide special. Dont need a parking lot queen setup, just something that jams going down the road. Like classic rock and country. Old school hip hop.
Thank you for any info, maybe I am going about the selection of stuff the wrong way so I apologise in advance.
Last edited by Cinchup; Dec 20, 2019 at 11:47 PM.
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Originally Posted by Cinchup
Hi all, got a question on amps. To start I am just looking for a simple fairing setup. Looks like you guys recommend setup based of speaker choice. I am not really brand loyal and haven't really gotten to hear a lot of systems. Honestly probably won't get to hear any so I am kind of going to have to go at this deaf so to speak. Seems like the favorite is mmats 601cx and a stinger amp and bt line levelers. Sweet sounds easy enough, I will go for it.
But I ran across a deal on a diamond micro 4v2 and a bt 4180. So my question is would one of those be better than the stinger or just stick with the stinger?
Back story is its going on a 15 street glide special. Dont need a parking lot queen setup, just something that jams going down the road. Like classic rock and country. Old school hip hop.
Thank you for any info, maybe I am going about the selection of stuff the wrong way so I apologise in advance.
But I ran across a deal on a diamond micro 4v2 and a bt 4180. So my question is would one of those be better than the stinger or just stick with the stinger?
Back story is its going on a 15 street glide special. Dont need a parking lot queen setup, just something that jams going down the road. Like classic rock and country. Old school hip hop.
Thank you for any info, maybe I am going about the selection of stuff the wrong way so I apologise in advance.
A simple 2 channel amp with respectable / quality Watts is all u need. Prob 125-150 watts available per speaker will give u a little head room.
If ur getting a great price on that 4v2 it might be a pretty prudent move as well. Stay away from the BT355 as ur gonna need crossovers w the 601CX.
T
Last edited by Tailwind; Dec 21, 2019 at 12:05 AM.
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Originally Posted by Cinchup
Oh wow I was way off on understanding any of this stuff. Lol
So then if I just got a 2 channel amp would those mmats not be a good choice?
And what kind of crossovers?
So then if I just got a 2 channel amp would those mmats not be a good choice?
And what kind of crossovers?
If ur just doing 2 speakers and are not going to grow into other speaker locations, that NVX VADM2 really is an economical and good quality option.
T
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Just an opinion, but I'd stick with a 4 channel amp, Stinger or MMats 4110 either will be great with the 601cx's. Yes, cost a few more bucks now but gives you expansion options if you ever want to add lowers or lids. Could be that you stay happy with a 2 speaker set up, but often the case that a little taste for your ears leaves you wanting a bit more... I'll be going for 6 speakers this off season...
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Sbates, thats what I was hoping but U didn't want to argue. That's what was throwing me off.
No u glide, that was my thought, I guess I didn't say that exactly in my post. But I would think there should always be room for expansion. I just didn't know what amp was a better choice.
No u glide, that was my thought, I guess I didn't say that exactly in my post. But I would think there should always be room for expansion. I just didn't know what amp was a better choice.
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Merry Christmas all and hope you had a wonderful day.
With the holiday shipping and local places being closed, I was able to collect almost all of my components. Stinger 700, amp install kit (amazon), bt355 (front only for now), 2 mmats pa 601cx. I still need the fairing power extension harness. I think that is all I am missing. Unless someone else knows of something.
Also doing it this way, I don't need a flash, correct?
Thank again
With the holiday shipping and local places being closed, I was able to collect almost all of my components. Stinger 700, amp install kit (amazon), bt355 (front only for now), 2 mmats pa 601cx. I still need the fairing power extension harness. I think that is all I am missing. Unless someone else knows of something.
Also doing it this way, I don't need a flash, correct?
Thank again