Amplifier question
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Amplifier question
I am about ready to get started with my radio install project but I am thinking I need to add an amp to this system. I have the Biketronics retro radio/Sony adapter with 4 Arc Audio 5025 speakers rated at 75-140 watts each. Here is the amp I am thinking of using:http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...ss+MR1000.html
It is marine grade but it is a little bigger than I would like. I can't afford a 4-5 hundred dollar amp from the big boys so this is a good option for me providing there is enough room to mount it in the fairing. Has anyone put a 12" X 8" amp inside a batwing and if so how is it mounted? Or if anyone has another affordable idea...
It is marine grade but it is a little bigger than I would like. I can't afford a 4-5 hundred dollar amp from the big boys so this is a good option for me providing there is enough room to mount it in the fairing. Has anyone put a 12" X 8" amp inside a batwing and if so how is it mounted? Or if anyone has another affordable idea...
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I am about ready to get started with my radio install project but I am thinking I need to add an amp to this system. I have the Biketronics retro radio/Sony adapter with 4 Arc Audio 5025 speakers rated at 75-140 watts each. Here is the amp I am thinking of using:http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...ss+MR1000.html
It is marine grade but it is a little bigger than I would like. I can't afford a 4-5 hundred dollar amp from the big boys so this is a good option for me providing there is enough room to mount it in the fairing. Has anyone put a 12" X 8" amp inside a batwing and if so how is it mounted? Or if anyone has another affordable idea...
It is marine grade but it is a little bigger than I would like. I can't afford a 4-5 hundred dollar amp from the big boys so this is a good option for me providing there is enough room to mount it in the fairing. Has anyone put a 12" X 8" amp inside a batwing and if so how is it mounted? Or if anyone has another affordable idea...
You can get a Bazooka 200W four channel amp that fits above the radio, and comes with a wiring harness for plug and play installation. A friend has one on his '06 Road Glide and is happy with it. You can find them for under $400 IIRC.
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There was another post on here talking about an Elf mini amp, supposed to be a knock-off of an ARC, I don't have one & I don't know if the quality is as good, but the price is right. Look up Elf mini amp on ebay, $150 BIN.
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I am about ready to get started with my radio install project but I am thinking I need to add an amp to this system. I have the Biketronics retro radio/Sony adapter with 4 Arc Audio 5025 speakers rated at 75-140 watts each. Here is the amp I am thinking of using:http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...ss+MR1000.html
It is marine grade but it is a little bigger than I would like. I can't afford a 4-5 hundred dollar amp from the big boys so this is a good option for me providing there is enough room to mount it in the fairing. Has anyone put a 12" X 8" amp inside a batwing and if so how is it mounted? Or if anyone has another affordable idea...
It is marine grade but it is a little bigger than I would like. I can't afford a 4-5 hundred dollar amp from the big boys so this is a good option for me providing there is enough room to mount it in the fairing. Has anyone put a 12" X 8" amp inside a batwing and if so how is it mounted? Or if anyone has another affordable idea...
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I checked out the elf but its only a 2 channel amp. Don't I need a 4 channel amp if I am running a 4 speaker set up? What If I want to add tweeters also? Sorry for being ignorant on the subject, I am starting from scratch here.
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Perhaps one of our very knowledgeable guys will chime in to explain how to wire four speakers to a two-channel amp. In the meantime, this link will help explain how to do it taking into consideration the ohm/impedance of the speakers and amp:
http://www.bcae1.com/spkrmlti.htm
Carl
http://www.bcae1.com/spkrmlti.htm
Carl
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After reading the article on wiring a 2 channel amp to 4 speakers, wouldn't I be losing my fader controls? Would I retain fader control only by using a 4 channel amp? Maybe its not a big deal if I'm running the second set of speakers in the Hogtunes lower fairing kit.
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I guess I could just try it without an amp and see how it sounds. I have a week or two before I start this project so I have some time to check out all my options.
Another question... just to make it more interesting. Has anyone here put tweeters in the clock/temp gauge holes? They come with crossovers so I can wire them strait to the radio, correct? http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/db...s=db351#db1001