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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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After reading rave reviews on the Harley Boom Audio speakers I decided to buy a set. The reviews were on the money with great sound, less volume needed and great appearance. The discover was this. I never thought to even look at the Ohms rating on these and now that I have decided to maybe replace my head unit I find that all of the head units I like are 4 ohms and do not recommend using 2 ohm speakers because of heat to the head unit amp. Is there any way around this with out changing the speakers. I really like them.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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gotta be some audiophiles on here that can help you out. Good luck!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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If you wire the speakers in series they would run at 4 ohms but that may introduce some other issues.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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J&M have both the 2 and 4 ohm. Great sound.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Overdoo
After reading rave reviews on the Harley Boom Audio speakers I decided to buy a set. The reviews were on the money with great sound, less volume needed and great appearance. The discover was this. I never thought to even look at the Ohms rating on these and now that I have decided to maybe replace my head unit I find that all of the head units I like are 4 ohms and do not recommend using 2 ohm speakers because of heat to the head unit amp. Is there any way around this with out changing the speakers. I really like them.
Well, you can add an amp
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bluesmanjesse
If you wire the speakers in series they would run at 4 ohms but that may introduce some other issues.
That's what I would do!

Add a set of 2 ohm lower fairing speakers, and wire your two left and two right speakers up in series. That'll give you a 4 ohm load to your head unit.
 
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