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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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This past weekend I removed my HD radio and installed a Sony CDX GT-720 head unit with Sirius radio, a Blaupunkt THA275PNP 75W x 2 amplifier, and 4 Polk Momo MMC 525 5-1/4" 2-way speakers. I used the Hawg Wired installation kit and adapter harness to retain the handlebar controls.
 
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My previous system was Hogtune front and rear speakers with their amp. It sounded pretty good but I wanted satellite radio and a Sony unit so I removed the whole system.
 
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The amp is a 2 channel amp. I was limited with space since I installed everything under the fairing. That is why I didn't go with a 4 channel amp. I wired the speakers so that the amp runs in a 2 ohm load. It is rated to handle this.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Must have had no use for a C.B. huh???
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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The system rocks! I use 1/2 of the volume as before and it is very clean and plenty loud. The speakers came with their own crossovers
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Only bad part is that I didn't take any photos of the install prior to putting the fairing back on.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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good luck with that amp i had two and both would cut out once volume went past about 3/4 doa search others had same problem, hope you dont
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Just wanted those of you tossing the idea to know that there are better systems out there that are cheaper.&nbsp\\;
 
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I'm totally satisfied with my choices.
 
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Well at least our post count increases with the forum problems.
 
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