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Old May 8, 2023 | 02:40 PM
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I currently have the GZ 6.5SPL YELLOW BASKETS IN THE FAIRING & LOWERS. 2 amps installed for each set, 250 watts to each speaker. Will the cicada ch65 be any better? Only looking to put in the fairing & leaving the lowers. I am running without a DSP.
 
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I currently have the GZ 6.5SPL YELLOW BASKETS IN THE FAIRING & LOWERS. 2 amps installed for each set, 250 watts to each speaker. Will the cicada ch65 be any better? Only looking to put in the fairing & leaving the lowers. I am running without a DSP.
Cicada are loud and clear.
GZ have more bass and fullness, but not at loud and clear.

What are you wanting out of the system that the GZ don't have?

Some guys love the Cicadas, some guys hate them.
 
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If you are not going to add a dsp I would leave the GZ in place as the Cicada may be on the bright side in the fairing.
 
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OK, probably leave them & save money. Just looking to see whats new & if its worth the investment.
 
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If you are not going to add a dsp I would leave the GZ in place as the Cicada may be on the bright side in the fairing.
Yes they are. I have to turn down the highs a touch otherwise they can be quite piercing.
 
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