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Old 11-19-2015, 05:41 PM
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Hey guys, as some of you may know, last week I finished the AMP install on my 2015 Road Glide and now I'm itching for a new set of 6.5" speakers.

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Bike - 2015 Road Glide
Radio - Stock 4.3 HU
No flash, BT or Magic Box
AMP - Cerwin-Vega B2
Current Speakers - JBL GTO638

All over the web the fairly standard recommendations are; JL, Hertz or ARC if money isn't an object (unfortunately it is in my case)

Infinity Kappas for sound and volume if you're on a budget

But being one to go against the grain more often than not, I've been exploring other alternatives to the Kappas and I've done a bunch of searching and researching and come across these possible alternatives;

CDT Audio CL-6EX.2
Amazon.com : 6.5" CDT Audio 2 Ohm Coaxial Speaker Pair CL-6EX.2 : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics Amazon.com : 6.5" CDT Audio 2 Ohm Coaxial Speaker Pair CL-6EX.2 : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics

CDT Audio HD-6EX
Amazon.com : HD-6EX - CDT Audio 6.5" 130W RMS 2-Way Coaxial Speakers : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics Amazon.com : HD-6EX - CDT Audio 6.5" 130W RMS 2-Way Coaxial Speakers : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics

CDT Audio HD-6EX.2
Amazon.com : HD-6EX.2 - CDT Audio 6.5" 130W RMS 2-Ohm 2-Way Coaxial Speakers : Car Electronics Amazon.com : HD-6EX.2 - CDT Audio 6.5" 130W RMS 2-Ohm 2-Way Coaxial Speakers : Car Electronics

I've never used (or even heard any CDT Audio gear before) but their speakers seem to have pretty good feedback.

A couple of other more recognized names I'm considering;

Alpine SPR-60 6-1/2" Coaxial 2-Way Type-R
Amazon.com : Alpine SPR-60 6-1/2" Coaxial 2-Way Type-R Speaker Set : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics Amazon.com : Alpine SPR-60 6-1/2" Coaxial 2-Way Type-R Speaker Set : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics

CERWIN VEGA V465
Amazon.com : CERWIN VEGA V465 6.5-Inch 400 Watts Max/75Watts RMS Power Handling 2-Way Coaxial Speaker Set : Car Electronics Amazon.com : CERWIN VEGA V465 6.5-Inch 400 Watts Max/75Watts RMS Power Handling 2-Way Coaxial Speaker Set : Car Electronics

So any feedback, input or personal experiences would be much appreciated.

Thanks.
 
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Old 11-19-2015, 06:02 PM
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I've had all the above mentioned speakers in my bike at one time or another except the cerwin vega speakers. No experience with those. That said. The Kappa's have them all beat. I understand going against the grain but we recommend the Kappa's on a budget for a reason. They are the best you can buy for our bikes on a budget.
 
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Thanks. Ordered the Kappas a few moments ago.
 
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You wont regret the kappas. Im amazed at the power they can take.


 
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Kappa 62.11's are impressive. Just pulled mine out for some BT7,s and I can't believe they performed as well as the 7's. (Garage comparison only, dang snow)
 

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I've got a set of gently used jl c3's or a set of hertz ecx 165's out of my RG I'd make you a deal on! I went to a set of mid drivers & horns!


Edit: Just saw you ordered kappas!
 
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Just to be up front I've only spent little time tuning it. Working late the last two days and the wife doesn't approve of the noise after 10:00.
 

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I've got a set of gently used jl c3's or a set of hertz ecx 165's out of my RG I'd make you a deal on! I went to a set of mid drivers & horns!
Edit: Just saw you ordered kappas!
Yep, wish I would have waited a day or two now

I'm always in for a good deal
 
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Originally Posted by TVH475
I've got a set of gently used jl c3's or a set of hertz ecx 165's out of my RG I'd make you a deal on! I went to a set of mid drivers & horns!


Edit: Just saw you ordered kappas!
I'm curious, what did you end up going with?
 
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Originally Posted by TVH475
I've got a set of gently used jl c3's or a set of hertz ecx 165's out of my RG I'd make you a deal on! I went to a set of mid drivers & horns!


Edit: Just saw you ordered kappas!

where did you find space for horns? i'd like tp see that install.
 


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