Winter upgrade plans
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Winter upgrade plans
Hi all!
I'm going to upgrade my audio system over the winter. Not going to go TOO crazy (I know, you're all chuckling). This is what I'm thinking...
2004 Ultra Classic with the stock head unit. I THINK it's 4 ohms. So I'm thinking of replacing the front speakers with the RF P152. A few questions...
Will these fit in the rear speaker pods too?
If I install the 4 speakers now, and then an amp later, will I notice any change with just the speakers? and will it do any harm to my stereo if I wait to add the amp. Just easier to do things a little bit at a time.
I've watched some amp install videos and I think I can do that part as well as the speakers. Need some suggestions on a good amp.
I realize there are better speakers (Biketronics) out there but $$ is unfortunately an issue.
Thanks for your help, ride safe!
I'm going to upgrade my audio system over the winter. Not going to go TOO crazy (I know, you're all chuckling). This is what I'm thinking...
2004 Ultra Classic with the stock head unit. I THINK it's 4 ohms. So I'm thinking of replacing the front speakers with the RF P152. A few questions...
Will these fit in the rear speaker pods too?
If I install the 4 speakers now, and then an amp later, will I notice any change with just the speakers? and will it do any harm to my stereo if I wait to add the amp. Just easier to do things a little bit at a time.
I've watched some amp install videos and I think I can do that part as well as the speakers. Need some suggestions on a good amp.
I realize there are better speakers (Biketronics) out there but $$ is unfortunately an issue.
Thanks for your help, ride safe!
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Head unit or amp. Doesn't matter which one, as long as you match the speaker impedance to whichever one you change.
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Ok, so I'll need a 4 ohm amp to go with the 4 ohm speakers, and will have to change all the speakers at once AND install the new amp?
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But you can use an amp rated for a lower number with a higher number speaker. So if you can find a 2 ohm stable amp you like, you can use it with 4 ohm speakers.
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you have been told correctly sir
2006 and newer are 2 ohm
2005 and back are 8 ohm.
to the OP:
You don't want to connect a 4 ohm speaker directly to this head unit.
You don't want to install an amp on stock speakers.. you'll toast them with power.
You don't want to install speakers onto your stock head unit.. you'll toast the ouputs of the head unit.
If I were you I'd simply get the product you want in stages as you need to but do not install it. Get your speakers then your amp or vice versa.
A very nice setup can be had for less than $300. , , amp.
Polk - $126 free shipping
6.5" - $26 free shipping
Amp - $143 free shipping