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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 08:27 AM
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General question: Who is making 6X9's (lids) and 6.5's (fairing, that will fit with minor mods) that can handle 300+ watts RMS steady state, not peak handling?
 
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I see where some of their 6X9's can handle 300+, but all the 6.5's I saw were 250 or less. Am I missing something?

Correction: I just found the CHX65.4 Pro Coax Horn Speakers
 

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General question: Who is making 6X9's (lids) and 6.5's (fairing, that will fit with minor mods) that can handle 300+ watts RMS steady state, not peak handling?
Euphoria Expert. They love power. My 6.5 are getting 400W each and they could take a little more
 
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Euphoria Expert. They love power. My 6.5 are getting 400W each and they could take a little more
I assume you are talking about he EX6NPS-CF. I love the fs @ 82.9, but a little concerned about the advertised 225w RMS as opposed to the Cicada CHX 65.2/4 @ 300w RMS
 
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Originally Posted by ShoreRider
I assume you are talking about he EX6NPS-CF. I love the fs @ 82.9, but a little concerned about the advertised 225w RMS as opposed to the Cicada CHX 65.2/4 @ 300w RMS
No, the EX6NCD-CF.

The NPS are a great speaker also. My buddy is running a set bridged to a JL 500/4 and they sound amazing and hit hard.

The CH's can be run at 300-400 watts, its just where do you want your crossovers at
 
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Power is not the real killer of speakers it is distortion.
 
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