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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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Greetings,
I just installed an Aquatic AV radio on my 09 Ultra, paired with Infinity Kappa's...... I would like to install an amp with out breaking the bank.

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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 07:20 PM
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I have an Aquatic av and Infinity Kappa’s as well, and I installed a Soundstream amp that I got off Amazon for around $80. It rocks! Most of the time I’m only running it at about 12 to 14 on the volume level.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 10:06 PM
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I have the Soundsteam amp also. Great amp.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2017 | 04:43 AM
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Which amp is that exactly? The only 1 I see on Amazon in that price range is 13 X 8 X 2, is that the size your running?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2017 | 07:32 AM
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The soundstream and Cerwin Vega B52 and B54 are both good budget choices for 2 ohm speakers like the kappas. Not the best amp when you start talking about higher end equipment, but will work well in that application and both are tried/true entry level performers. If you decide to move up to better 4 ohm speakers later will need a better amp to drive them.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2017 | 07:55 AM
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This is the one I have, looks like the price went up little bit since earlier in the year.

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Old Nov 25, 2017 | 08:56 AM
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If you plan on running 4 speakers this is a great little amp. Probably will kill your FM.

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Old May 20, 2018 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Fireball Jack
If you plan on running 4 speakers this is a great little amp. Probably will kill your FM.

https://www.amazon.com/Soundstream-P.../dp/B00VH40878
Do they all effect FM reception?
I am looking for something under $300 for front and rear speakers. Hogtunes, which are 2 ohm. And this is the extent of my knowledge. Just want something easy.
 
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It is hit and miss. I get FM but the sound isn't great. Depends more on distance from the towers I believe. I have an IPOD and stream music from my phone. FM in Seattle sux to much talking and commercials.
 
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Old May 20, 2018 | 11:46 AM
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Do all amps do this or just cheaper one? I don't want to give up FM.
 
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