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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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I had my mind set on putting the BT 7.1 in the fairing and Polk mm651 in my lowers. I'm considering just using 4 mm651 since they are 2.7 ohms. I'm using 2 pbr300x2 amps and figured I'd get better performance running at 2 ohms. What do you think?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Can't go wrong with the 7.1's they rock with the RF PBR 300x2 ....IMO
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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I like your first choice better. The pbr300x2 has plenty of power for the 7.1's. There is no replacement for displacement.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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Thanks guys. I tend to over think things sometimes.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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If I were in your shoes, I'd go for the PBR300X2 driving the BT7.1s in the fairing. I opted not to install speakers in the lowers on my '08 CVO Ultra. I put the Polk MM651s in my fairing, and I upgraded the speakers in my rear pods to the new J&M 5.25s though. Pretty happy with my setup for the cost involved, but I think the bigger speakers in the fairing would really rock!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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Decision is final. Got the BT 7.1 for $259 on cruisercustomizer.Com Polk mm651 for $148 and 2 pbr300x2 for $134 each on Ebay.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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I think you'll be happy with that. Let us know how you like the sound once you get them installed.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 07:19 AM
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thanks for the thread. I'm considering same set up: B/T 7.1 with RF PBR300x2...glad to hear (no pun intended) it's a good set up...no other mods planned.

Question for all here - the threads are confusing: poly foam wrap the speakers or go with acoustic pads to line fairing? I have no issue with the $30-$40 for the pads for a cleaner install....opinions?

thanks
 
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Polyfill. The acoustic foam, IIRC, sticks too far out from the fairing and will make it more difficult getting it back on with the 7.1's.
 
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I haven't put my bike back together yet but I did buy the acoustic pads. My system consist of,

SONY MEX-GS600BT
BIKETRONICS 7.1 (fairing)
POLK MM651 (lower fairing)
2 Rockford fosgate PBR300X2
BIKETRONICS BT1000
Hogtunes BT87 antenna
Sirius V200 tuner
J&M acoustic pads
 
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