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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 09:59 AM
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Definitely would prefer something with proven success and that will last. Not looking to be swapping out year after year. Do you have specific recommendations?
I gave two above. The SS and the NVX amps. I used that SS amp with a pair of those same speakers in my last bike. They sound pretty good. I will say though, my speakers blew right at a year, was able to replace them under warranty, but never installed the new ones. I switched everything up...amp and speakers.
 
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
I gave two above. The SS and the NVX amps. I used that SS amp with a pair of those same speakers in my last bike. They sound pretty good. I will say though, my speakers blew right at a year, was able to replace them under warranty, but never installed the new ones. I switched everything up...amp and speakers.
Well that's scary, considering although they're not the most expensive items on the market I've still thrown about a grand in to this project. Wonder why your speakers blew...gain was too high?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 10:34 AM
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Well that's scary, considering although they're not the most expensive items on the market I've still thrown about a grand in to this project. Wonder why your speakers blew...gain was too high?
That's very possible. I took my bike to a car audio, and considering they hack up my wiring harness a bit, I dont trust anything they did. I cant tell you how much power I was sending the,. Err on the side of caution when setting yours up. I bought them on amazon, and who ever the seller was replaced them no questions asked.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 10:35 AM
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Here's a thread on the power amp you are looking at.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...rz4-2000d.html
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 10:43 AM
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Here's a thread on the power amp you are looking at.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...rz4-2000d.html
Ahh good find. Didn't see that one.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
Ahh good find. Didn't see that one.
Ran across that one a few weeks ago we someone asked me about installing one.......kept it in my go to file
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mcdc1224
Ran across that one a few weeks ago we someone asked me about installing one.......kept it in my go to file
What were your thoughts on it based on what's mentioned, given your experience?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Pablo Feliciano
What were your thoughts on it based on what's mentioned, given your experience?
I would pick one of the 2 teedoff noted or grab a stinger and call it good with Kappas.....really depends on what you are looking for and will be satisfied with. I learn early on to go bigger than needed when it comes to amps
 
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I have run a power acoustic amp and although it gets loud, it is just a dirty sound and distorts quickly. Reminded me of a RF pbr amp.
 
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Any reason i should add any tweeters since I'm removing fairing anyway or between the 4 speakers should it be just fine?
 
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