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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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Thinking about this setup for my new system.....Give me your feedback


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Sony MEX-GS610BT

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JL Audio 400/4

Fairing Speakers
JL Audio C%-653 6 1/2

Saddlebag Speakers
Infinity Kappa 693.11i 6x9
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NC-WillieG
Thinking about this setup for my new system.....Give me your feedback


Headunit
Sony MEX-GS610BT

Amp
JL Audio 400/4

Fairing Speakers
JL Audio C%-653 6 1/2

Saddlebag Speakers
Infinity Kappa 693.11i 6x9
Feedback. . . The JL-653 components are going to be a PITA to set up on a bike. The JL C5-650x sound just as good and less grief to set up. Good choice on the Infinity 6 x 9's. The infinity's blend well with the JL's ( 650X) because the JL's have real smooth bass and the infinity's are crystal clear!! My little brother has this set up and it sounds unbelievable!! But very expensive!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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I would opt for the JL 600/4 amp........WAY more powerful !!

The 400/4, at 75 watts per channel , into a 225 peak watt speakers, and 100 watts into a 330 peak watt speakers, isn't taking advantage of the money you spent !!

Bite the bullet !!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 10:30 AM
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Yeah but will the JL Audio 600/4 amp fit in the fairing? I know the 400/4 will fit.
 
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You'll get more power out of 2 pbr300x2's for less money.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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I use a $150 iPod, it works great!
 
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Originally Posted by Pioneer74
You'll get more power out of 2 pbr300x2's for less money.
+1 For sure!
 
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Based on JL400/4 dimensions I've wondered if Zapco ST-4D would fit in batwing fairing never heard anyone on here try one?
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Dimensions in Inches : 6.7(W) x 2.2(H) x 7.87
4 Channel Full range class D
Power @ 2Ω: 4 x 160 watts
Power @ 4Ω: 2 x 320 watts
RMS Rated Power @ < 0.05%THD
Power @ 2Ω: 4 x 160watts
Power @ 4Ω: 4 x 100watts
Bridged @ 4Ω: 2 x 320watts
 

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Originally Posted by acchd
Based on JL400/4 dimensions I've wondered if Zapco ST-4D would fit in batwing fairing never heard anyone on here try one?
Since the Zapco has about the same specs as the Soundstream PN4.520D , at 3 TIMES THE COST,.....I doubt that you'll hear of anyone trying it...
Not that it's not a great amp, but..........

Most guys are looking for 'more for less',......not the other way around !!

Price point is a MAJOR attribute to the choosing of audio products, especially in a crappy environment , like a motorcycle........The juice isn't often worth the squeeze.

If we were talking car audio, ....then a lot of things would be different.
 

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Maybe if Zapco gave me my FM & 640 watts power $400 doesn't seem that much IMO.....
 
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