Arc vs Ground Zero vs Cicada
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Yeah, I dont think I wouldve been upset with any of the speakers I mentioned. I just couldnt understand how people were getting such warm sound from the Mmats when they have such a high frequency response. Im definitely no audio expert but I was swayed by the Arcs lower response frequency as well as that suspended tweeter I mentioned. If I had more money to burn I wouldve gotten both sets to do a side-by-side comparison. Lol
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He was talking about the 8" speakers.
I can tell you that I have a set of 8" Cicada that I'm installing on my bike and I am very impressed with them so far.
I can tell you that I have a set of 8" Cicada that I'm installing on my bike and I am very impressed with them so far.
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I've been looking at Cicada's closely...specifically the CX65 models. Wonder if they would be better in my fairing than the mmats.
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I have not personally heard the CX's but I would just about guarantee the mmats are much better, with better lows as well. PA601cx's are a great speaker. Gypsy tried the CX in his TP pods and didn't like them.
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I'm running the CH8's. I've heard a few sets of the CH65. They are loud, clear, a some punch.
I have not personally heard the CX's but I would just about guarantee the mmats are much better, with better lows as well. PA601cx's are a great speaker. Gypsy tried the CX in his TP pods and didn't like them.
I have not personally heard the CX's but I would just about guarantee the mmats are much better, with better lows as well. PA601cx's are a great speaker. Gypsy tried the CX in his TP pods and didn't like them.
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I'm running the CH8's. I've heard a few sets of the CH65. They are loud, clear, a some punch.
I have not personally heard the CX's but I would just about guarantee the mmats are much better, with better lows as well. PA601cx's are a great speaker. Gypsy tried the CX in his TP pods and didn't like them.
I have not personally heard the CX's but I would just about guarantee the mmats are much better, with better lows as well. PA601cx's are a great speaker. Gypsy tried the CX in his TP pods and didn't like them.
Last edited by travelingypsye; Jul 25, 2022 at 10:51 AM.
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So glad you guys posted this...I was seriously considering 2 sets of CX (fairing & TP).
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I currently am running the CH65.2 and their DSP amp. Set up as bit-amped, and its great! I can hear it clear as day at 70mph, 2/3 volume. There is not a lot of low end to it, but that is expected. Im running just the fairing speakers and using the preset horn flashed EQ settings. I could penalty get more out of it if I tweaked it, but I like where its at. Had one bad speaker, but Cicada covered both and were replaced without any issue. Very much recommend these speakers!!!
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GerriS
Just an update, I decided to go with the Arc Audio CX6's. I got them for $395 from CreativeAudio. The GZs require pod modification and more power than I can provide with my RF amp; the Cicadas I couldn't find any real good info on them but they seem solid; finally the Mmats got great reviews and it was a tough choice between the Arc and them, but ultimately I liked the suspended tweeter on the Arcs since I feel the sound will be a little warmer, which I prefer.
I'll report back when they're installed and let everyone know how I like them.
Thanks for everyone's input!
I'll report back when they're installed and let everyone know how I like them.
Thanks for everyone's input!