ARC Audio Amp
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
amp is a great amp as already pointed out and you're on the right path to doing what you are doing. Always at least try what you've got first. If that don't satisfy you then move on with speakers.
Polk MM651 and MM6501 are both great speakers for the price
Biketronics Titan II 7.1" absolutely kick butt and you'll need that ARC quality/power of an amp to make them come alive.
Polk MM651 and MM6501 are both great speakers for the price
Biketronics Titan II 7.1" absolutely kick butt and you'll need that ARC quality/power of an amp to make them come alive.
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UM are 4 ohm speakers and that's fine, just need more power to push them to the level the 2 ohms would take.
IE. your radio has 17 bars I think.
with the arc amp, you'll probably be happy around 10 bars cruising with a 2 ohm speaker
with 4 ohms speakers, you'll be somewhere around 13 bars to achieve the same volume as above
*DISCLAIMER*
That was strictly a reference to point out the differences. Your setup will depend upon your ears, and your equipment.
IE. your radio has 17 bars I think.
with the arc amp, you'll probably be happy around 10 bars cruising with a 2 ohm speaker
with 4 ohms speakers, you'll be somewhere around 13 bars to achieve the same volume as above
*DISCLAIMER*
That was strictly a reference to point out the differences. Your setup will depend upon your ears, and your equipment.
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Road Captain
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From: Marlton NJ
if I want to add rear speakers in the future should I get the ARC Audio KS125.2-MINI Amp or the ARC Audio KS125.4-MINI Amp? Sorry for the questions but I am not a stereo guy but I want a good loud system.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Marlton NJ
UM are 4 ohm speakers and that's fine, just need more power to push them to the level the 2 ohms would take.
IE. your radio has 17 bars I think.
with the arc amp, you'll probably be happy around 10 bars cruising with a 2 ohm speaker
with 4 ohms speakers, you'll be somewhere around 13 bars to achieve the same volume as above
*DISCLAIMER*
That was strictly a reference to point out the differences. Your setup will depend upon your ears, and your equipment.
IE. your radio has 17 bars I think.
with the arc amp, you'll probably be happy around 10 bars cruising with a 2 ohm speaker
with 4 ohms speakers, you'll be somewhere around 13 bars to achieve the same volume as above
*DISCLAIMER*
That was strictly a reference to point out the differences. Your setup will depend upon your ears, and your equipment.
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Road Captain
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From: Marlton NJ
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The UM speakers, besides being 4-ohm, have a non-removable grille that the tweeter is molded into. You don't want those.
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If you're going to add the rears at a later date, IMO it is best to get the 125.4 amp now if you can afford it. Otherwise you have to do the install all over again.
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From: Northwest Arkansas
Either amp will work but with a 2 channel, you'll lose your fader.
Didn't know HAT made Biketronics. My friend owns HYbrid Audio and he never mentioned that to me and knows I'm a rider. I'll have to give him a hard time next time I see him. :-)
Didn't know HAT made Biketronics. My friend owns HYbrid Audio and he never mentioned that to me and knows I'm a rider. I'll have to give him a hard time next time I see him. :-)