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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 03:39 PM
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Just ordered the aquatic MP5 head unit and 4 kappa 62ix speakers.

Trying to decide what amp to get. Selecting amps to me has always been confusing.

Does anyone run this setup and can chime in?

 
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Does FM reception matter to you?

Those kappas dont need a ton of power.
 
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
Does FM reception matter to you?

Those kappas dont need a ton of power.
​​​​​​Well i use Bluetooth 90% but i guess don't care to eliminate FM...why? Didn't know a amp selection would impact Fm reception.
 
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Most class d amps will kill FM. Some arent as bad. I know the stinger spx will retain FM but you dont really need that much amp for those speakers.

You could look at the sound stream pn4 520d amp or even the nvx vadm4
 
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
Most class d amps will kill FM. Some arent as bad. I know the stinger spx will retain FM but you dont really need that much amp for those speakers.

You could look at the sound stream pn4 520d amp or even the nvx vadm4
Ooo that's interesting. Never knew that, thanks. I will look in to those now. Thank you!
 
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After surfing through many forum pages and seeing it come up again and again, I ended up ordering a Power Acoustik RZ4-2000D.

Think I'll have any issues with this setup mentioned above as well as mounting into a 04 EG classic fairing?
 
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Not an amp thats recommended here lol

Good luck
 
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
Not an amp thats recommended here lol

Good luck
Really? I found it on various in this forum. Why not? Not too late to cancel it, it's thru Amazon and it hasn't shipped out. What's better for my use? Not savvy with audio at all, too many to pick from.
 
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I found one post by a guy here thats really knowledgeable said it was under powered and over rated. Bu since you still wont need 160 per channel at 4ohm for those speakers, it might be ok.

I'd rather stick with something I know will work or that others here know works. Unless you're all about testing products and if they dont work, you can move on to the next one. lol
 
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
I found one post by a guy here thats really knowledgeable said it was under powered and over rated. Bu since you still wont need 160 per channel at 4ohm for those speakers, it might be ok.

I'd rather stick with something I know will work or that others here know works. Unless you're all about testing products and if they dont work, you can move on to the next one. lol
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?
 
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