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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Hello all...
I am going to change out the speakers and amps on 2013 Roadglide. My plan is to go with ARC amps, HAT 5x7's in the lids and I can't decide on what to put in the fairing and was wanting a few opinions please.
The fairing already has 5x7's in it with separate tweeters. Should I stick with that size or change to Titan II 6.5's?
I think the 6.5's would be better but not sure. If so then does Biketronics make an adapter ring that would go from the 5x7's to the 6.5's? And do I just reuse the tweeters I have?

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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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more surface area with a 5x7, stick with the HATs front and rear if possible. should be a nice setup when you're done
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ
more surface area with a 5x7, stick with the HATs front and rear if possible. should be a nice setup when you're done
Not to bust your bubble but a 6.5" has MORE surface area than a 5" x 7" and is also a more stable geometric shape for a speaker.

6.5" round = 33.183 sq in
5" x 7" = 27.4889 sq in

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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BigGelvis
Not to bust your bubble but a 6.5" has MORE surface area than a 5" x 7" and is also a more stable geometric shape for a speaker.

6.5" round = 33.183 sq in
5" x 7" = 27.4889 sq in

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lol.. wondered who was going to call me out on it first.. GP you dissapoint me man!

yeah thought about it after I posted it but it's been a crazy busy day...

no bubbles busted BG.. someone needs to keep me in line.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ
lol.. wondered who was going to call me out on it first.. GP you dissapoint me man!

yeah thought about it after I posted it but it's been a crazy busy day...

no bubbles busted BG.. someone needs to keep me in line.
Sorry, I am a little **** on that stuff........lol
I am a CNC Programmer/Machinist of 30 years.

Plus, I have a CAD/CAM program sitting right in front of me.....lol
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Sorry to cause an argument....just kidding. Thanks for the info. I decided on Focal 165KRC's for the fairing and Focal 5x7's for the bags.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RussG69
Sorry to cause an argument....just kidding. Thanks for the info. I decided on Focal 165KRC's for the fairing and Focal 5x7's for the bags.
Russ let me know if find good online source & price on Focal. Been over 3.5yrs since i bought some. Got a riding buddy wants install some.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by acchd
Russ let me know if find good online source & price on Focal. Been over 3.5yrs since i bought some. Got a riding buddy wants install some.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 06:38 AM
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Russ let me know if find good online source & price on Focal. Been over 3.5yrs since i bought some. Got a riding buddy wants install some.
I got all my stuff from Soundz Customz. Pete was great to work with and it all will be plug and play.....
 
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Russ & UN thanks for info!
 
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