Cicada audio 6.5 motorcycle coax horn speaker review by NVS Audio ch65.2

[@lafrederick49]

Took Carlos comments and fixed the manual. Updated on all CH speakers product pages on my website. Thanks Carlos. I take this stuff seriously. Always trying/working at improving my product.

[@Knight_Glider]

Larry, are the CM6x9's waterproof or weather resistant?

[@jmess5036]

Larry, I purchase the two OHM 6.5’s and 6x9’s and couldn’t be anymore happy. Thank you for producing top notch products!!

[@Kingscorpio3693]

@@jmess5036 do you have a video ,I'd love to here these as I'm leaning towards this set up

[@brandonhinsey4526]

Thanks for an amazing product line! I ordered a pair of CH65.2's because of Carlos' review!! As soon as I get my 14+ bags and adapt then to my '06, I'll be grabbing the CH69.2's and CHLID cut kit from you!

[@jackbradley9586]

Hi Larry, I didn’t even know about the CH6x9 or that cicada even existed honestly. I just dropped a pair of your 2 ohm 6x9’s in my bags and even before doing any tuning I was extremely impressed. I’m sure once I get them tuned they will sound even better but so far it’s looking like I’ll be a Cicada customer for a long time to come.

[@starzandmarz]

This is really my first time listening to someone talk and to truly understand everything!! We need you in Tampa FL, you are truly the missing part to Harleys here…

[@thomasr.1bad21ultra9]

agreed I am just outside of Tampa.

[@charlesringenberg3442]

NO in the dallas area!

[@thomasnash2903]

I recently had these installed on my road glide , all I can say is WOW !! Crystal clear and very loud , Sounds awesome I’m very happy Thanks Carlos 😊

[@Kingscorpio3693]

Do you mind letting me hear them

[@tonycombo]

I have been subscribed to you for a couple years. I was at Leesburg Bikefest this weekend and I heard a motorcycle go by that sounded better than any audio system I've ever heard on a motorcycle. Crystal Clear four blocks away and perfect Bass. He was advertising for his installing booth. Cicada audio was what they were installing and I will one day also. Seriously, this was the best sounding motorcycle system I have ever heard and I've heard quite a few. It was perfection!

[@suburbanworkshop]

This is an awesome channel. This is by far the best site to get "information" on products, not hype but real world stuff. Keep up the good work the site is very informative and I really like the pros and cons about different products and also taking a realistic approach to what is needed versus what is wanted. There are laws of diminishing returns on all products and with motorcycle speakers the best bang for the buck is what is really needed given that we'll be listening at highway speeds with lots of wind noise so the speaker may have some nice nuances but can you really pick them up with a helmet on your head and wind in your face

[@chipanderson4768]

RIP Larry, true innovator of all things audio.

[@williamsd2000]

I’ve heard these in person, they are ridiculously loud and clear!!!!

[@3fiddy2720]

Funny I came to see had you done a video for these. At the time you hadn’t. So I was watching other videos then you posted this. It was very interesting to see your input on these speakers.

[@stevebohme7939]

I just installed the 5x7 Cicada Pro Coax in my 2018 CVO Street Glide. It was a direct replacement for the garbage Boom II saddlebag speakers. Easy install and sounds amazing. I highly recommend Cicada to extend the life of your Boom II system.

[@JoshuaMompher]

Nice video. We are picking Cicada up in 23'. Looking forward to diving into the motorcycle market.

[@kendawson3104]

So glad I stumbled upon your page! Really like how technical and real you are and your testing, especially showing your shop! Now I don't feel so bad having mine a little unorganized haha. Going to be contacting you about getting a set up.

[@RGHD912]

I want to hear four of the 6.5 Cicadas upper and lowers, plus two 8” Hertz or Euphorias midbass in the rear! NVS make it happen!!

[@jarroddunnavan8400]

Thank you for the video. Helped make up my mind. Can’t wait to hear them in my bike.

[@seanbogue8174]

Thanks for the great review, have been waiting to hear about these.

[@sega702]

Great information, always learning with you Carlos. 👍😀

[@phillipbrooks6919]

Thank you for all your information brother

[@edalvarado6274]

Bigger voice coil also has more information to produce better detailed sound, Thank you for your channel, Greetings from Puerto Rico

[@sneedjr]

Great video, could the 6.5s and 8” mid bass drivers be powered efficiently @ 2ohms on a sound digital 1200.4?

[@dionne681]

Damn!!! The bass sounds amazing for a 6.5 coax with a driver

[@Dhollywood7]

Any idea when you are going to do review of the 6.5 midbass CM65. I’ve been trying to get some real life opinions, but no one has posted anything. Thinking about swapping out my yellow baskets for them.

[@03customshadow]

I’m installing those right now and the midbass 8’s in the lids off a cicada 2000.4 with 4 tweeters as well

[@anthonyochoa9868]

Do you have the pdf of the paperwork you showed on how to connect the wires and crossover

[@butchhighwayranger4930]

Cool Vid! Thank you for information. Regarding the road glide 6.5 coax fairing install; I will need to modify for clearance? Thank you.

[@NVSAUDIO]

Yes

[@ericperry72]

What the market needs is a 6x9 true midbass that has a carbon fiber cone. Would be nice if the perfromance was on par with the Euphoria expert 8" cf.

[@flatlinerflashify]

always excellent info. Curious if you're going to do a versus battle with cicada 6.5 and euphoria 6.5?

[@tonydillberg1840]

I WOULD LIKE TO REVIEW THAT REVIEW

[@bigboy-ky3mx]

cicada wouldn't compare

[@RGHD912]

Different price point different league!

[@daronstan3709]

Great stuff. Going to be running a pair of the 2 ohm in fairing on SD1200.4 on channels 1&2 at 300 watts each, what is a good crossover point for these at that wattage? I like to get some good mid-bass out of them.

[@charleswright1204]

I have a 2019 Harley Davidson streetglide , I have the Rockford Fosgate kit installed professionally. The front speakers and 6×9 saddle bag speakers , if I leave everything else alone and change the saddle bag speakers to the Hertz spl speakers, would I be able to tell a big difference in how loud it is at highway speeds

[@NVSAUDIO]

No The amplifier controls how loud a speaker plays It will be clearer but not louder

[@charleswright1204]

@@NVSAUDIO thanks for the information

[@BlackEyeSRT]

@NVSAUDIO I'm trying to get the loudest set up I can with speakers in my fairing's, my lowers and my bags I'd need a cut in kit for the lids I use my bags so I won't be able to do any subs. What would you recommend Carlos and I will be able to do the install myself

[@leftoutmn]

So have you been able to get your hands on there amps yet? If so, thoughts specifically the 150/4. looking to do a 4 speaker set up would you recommend to run 2 150/4 with this set up? Soldering all connections and what type of oxygen / gauge wiring? Any other recommendations would be appreciated. Thx for your videos and reviews. Wish I live closer to you.

[@jmess5036]

Water proof, resistant or none of the above?

[@recargabox7663]

which kit is better, the one in the video, or Rockford stg3

[@drewhopeful]

Hey, do you happen to have a suggestion on how you would run a Cicada Audio setup utilizing the Coax speakers in a Road King setup? I only see technical details on builds with fairing-radios. If possible, I’d like to have some kind of handlebar control that I can use with gloves. If I need to email someone, I can do that too. I’m just trying to turn this bike into something special. It belonged to my late father in law.

[@soulsmoove8250]

hmm very interesting 2ohm on 1200.4. are these in stock??

[@artray724]

Can the 2ohm 6.5 replace the lower boom speakers as a direct swap?

[@patrickdoyle7695]

Quick question, so is the crossover already wired out of phase ? Or do you need to wire the tweeters out of phase ?

[@jakeopperud3700]

Any experience with the cicada cxx65.4 speakers?

[@NVSAUDIO]

yes they are nice

[@AndSheAndI]

Any chance you can test the MS65NEO by Diamond Audio!

[@zakia5050]

can you run these speakers in pairs at 1 ohm I have the 2400x4 2 ohm

[@polylove77]

Looks like I'll be doing all cicada

[@chrismorrow5009]

Is the crossover needed if you’re not running stock head unit? Running Sony 5500 and SD evox 800.4

[@bigwillcast]

So I bought these 6.5’s and 6x9s with a 1400 cicada amp - is that enough power? Or am I short? - not looking to be in competition audio - just have good audio for a ride.

[@2Fifty2FAAB]

My question is, should I run the horn and woofer separately, and if I run them to one channel will I be able to tune the horn and woofer separately if they're on the same channel?...

[@jaymiller6910]

Considering these 6.5 in fairing to replace Hertz neo 6.5. Cannot use Cicada 6x9 in lids because of the removable Rockford subs and the magnet and depth on the 6x9s won't fit. I am buying the new Cicada 1400.4 amp. Can I run these 6.5 2ohms with Hertz 6x9 neos that are 4 ohm off that amplifier?

[@goodbaduglybaggers6479]

Good day my friend. Have you reviewed the Cicada amp, and if so, what are your thoughts on it?

[@k.h.getthejobdone4595]

I’ve been waiting for the Cicada dsp. Missed the first wave that came through. I know my setup, I would love to use the Cicada 8s in my twisted 8 lids.

[@Jeffmd2020]

I have the soundstream reserve HDHU9813 head unit with a arc audio moto720 amplifier and I’m not running a DSP but I have a 13 band EQ in my head unit but the instructions for these speakers say to use the 4ohm resistors if you’re NOT using a DSP or EQ to make the horn tweeters not so bright. Does my head units 13 band EQ count as “using a EQ?” Or would it be best for me to install the 4ohm resistors anyway? I’m new to the horn speaker world with crossovers and resistors so sorry for the 20 questions. lol

[@kw8619]

I would like to know how much you would charge to install 4/.6.5 speakers And 6×9 saddlebags led Speakers with app from Hurtz

[@mattneiderer2203]

How do you like the cicada 6x9s? Im kinda wanting to do all cicada now

[@crown4770]

how do you think they compare to Wild Boar By Hogtunes 6.5?

[@ericmartinez4869]

What’s wrong with installing pioneer speakers??

[@brianirons3958]

Are they a drop in fit or do you have to modify the pods?

[@NVSAUDIO]

Modify

[@warrenhurdle7384]

Sir I follow your station but you explain why I ordered Cicadas 6x9 pro several days ago and have not heard from them? I called three times and no call back yet? Beginning to trust the reviews I’ve read about Larry’s company. Please help!

[@Tonyyyzx11]

Hey which speaker is best for a roadglide ultra with a jm rokker 500w amp. Hertz or cicada which is best for my set up?

[@jamieernest7977]

What are your thoughts between these and the cx65.2?

[@anthonyfasano2267]

Can I use this in a rear deck in a car

[@glidingisriding5523]

Did you get the mid bass driver’s yet I’d love to hear about these as well

[@VINLAND_FXB]

Quick question. On their website it says "500WRMS/1000 MAX Power Handling- PAIR". Does that mean each speaker is 50pW RMS or that the combined 2 speakers is 500WRMS and each speaker on its own is 250W RMS? Also, i really dig the sound and clarity of this speaker. If my system im putting on my bike is going to be a 2 speaker, 1 amp system, will these speakers be able to cover full enough range that the average person wont notice any range missing? Or if im going to run a 2 speaker system should I not go with a Horn speaker?

[@dmytrikingsborough3297]

Each is 250

[@charlesringenberg3442]

Will it work in the fairing without modification?

[@ChewinFat]

Will those 6.5’s fit in a 2009 ultra classic, thinking about putting 3 sets in if they will fit in the fairing, lower fairings and rear tour pack on the side of the passenger seat…..not looking to add anything into the saddle bags because I carry stuff for work and whatnot and need the space. Also what amp and how many would I need to properly run the speakers and tweeters, and with the crossovers would you still recommend running a dsp?

[@JLK1978]

Great question was thinking same thing.

[@xander11167]

So, would i still require a DSP to go with the built in crossover?

[@carolynewilliams9887]

HELLO WHERE IS YOUR SHOP LOCATED,MY RIGHT SPEAKER SOUND LOWER THAN MY LEFT SPEAKER

[@jamesh1865]

Hello Sir, have you heard of the Velocity speakers sold by American hard bag?

[@brianfleck2997]

Hi I have a 2017 ultra limited I happen to have a diamond micro4v2 amp not trying to win competition but I would like some advice for best replacement speakers and set up I should do if you got time to give advice I would greatly appreciate it thanks.

[@waynelyfe7626]

Are you going 8” speaker?

[@jmess5036]

Carlos, could you run two 6.5 and a pair of 6x9’s cicada with a 1200.4 or 2400.4 run in stereo? Will the 1200.4 be under powered?

[@jaymiller6910]

Yes would that be enough power

[@marcosmesa2094]

I have 65.4 in aftermarket lowers what size spacers do I need for the cicadas to fit and what site can I get them that will work

[@romesyoutubechannel5356]

Great stuff. Any thoughts on the CX65's ?

[@jmess5036]

Carlos, how do these compare to the new diamond audio Neo’s?

[@sylvestersride]

I’d like to know 😊

[@charlesringenberg3442]

Could you recommend the shop in the Dallas area?

[@RadarLove84]

Audio Hoggz NTX

[@thecoreelementsmoto]

Nice. Looking forward to your thoughts on the Coax, amps, and dsp amp. I know you would rather the standalone dsp

[@johnst65]

Where did you cross over the 6.5s

[@JayDetroiter]

Can I add them to my Harley lowers

[@dextersimmons6020]

Any reviews yet

[@superduty131]

Nice review....Really need to use a lapel mic. Volume is all over the place and your voice is the at the lowest .

[@Smoke0716]

I’m thinkn a cicada build they sound great

[@ewewell]

When you say a ton of power what amount of power are you saying

[@Jeffmd2020]

I got a card with my ch65.2 speakers today that said to set the amp frequency no lower then 120hz and something about a 24db octave… asking your opinion on this cause to me 120hz on the amp frequency dial just seems high to me.. I’ve always had mine set to about 85hz. But according to cicada if you set it lower then 120hz it’s damage the speakers

[@NVSAUDIO]

Anything with a horn i tune 120 / 150 and up The card is correct

[@Jeffmd2020]

@@NVSAUDIO thank you

[@extremebaggers7817]

You told me run my amp with hki dsp to Full pass. In video and manual it says high pass. What should I do. I’m assuming because of dsp that’s reason for you recommending full pass

[@carlneuman5958]

ALWAYS HIGH PASS

[@WilliamHolcak]

Do fit Indian

[@kennyharp4125]

Hey Carlos, would you run 2 Cicadas 6.5 on an Arc Audio Moto720? It's a 2 speaker bike (BMW). currently using said Amp with 2 Arc CX6 speakers.

[@extremeaudioinc]

Kenny. If you're running the Fullcomp pods, the fronts would most likely be ok. If you run the CH65.4's you could bridge the Moto720.4 at 360 x 2. Assuming you're running the CX6's off just two channels, it will certainly gain a ton in overall output.

[@kennyharp4125]

@@extremeaudioinc I appreciate the response and the knowledge. And yes, i am using the FullComp pods up front. Just not sure if its a direct fit. Keep up the good work Carlos.

[@mattmeazy9988]

I’ve got questions. Could I possibly email u about my build?

[@kwesidavidson7131]

Can somone inform me on the differences in car audio and bike audio???

[@codysimmons1194]

How about these compared to the euphoria and beyma ?

[@thomasr.1bad21ultra9]

I can only speak for what I have watched in the reviews, apparently NOTHING touches Euphoria or Beyma. There is great review posted and since these are "Diamond" like, I'd imagine the same applies. For another $250, save your pennies and buy the Beyma if you want top notch speakers but costly. Carlos also reviewed the Diamond Audio in the same video and put those in the same higher end category as the Beyma and Euphoria and he rated those well. Out of the 3 top tier, Beyma, Diamond and Euphoria the Diamond offer the best price point. If cost is a factor perhaps compare the Diamond to the Cicada as they’re both priced similarly. Just my two pennies.

[@MossTheJockey]

Thanks

[@Daris-y2c]

Nice

[@lugopc]

Are these water resistant Using this on Tour-Pack Lids

[@naptownink]

These things sound good in person but not even close to my euphoria coax

[@ryanandrews8436]

What's so much better besides the ex6ncd. Price and hype is definitely higher of the db drive. I would think the Cicada is much more better built speaker knowing that all of the db drive is catalog Chinese ordered speaker

[@naptownink]

@@ryanandrews8436 depends on how much power you give them. Like Carlos mentioned don’t compare a 500 dollar speaker pair to a 1000 dollar pair. Don’t get me wrong these Cicadas are super nice and have great sensitivity. The included crossovers with euphoria are cheap though we can agree on that.

[@Daris-y2c]

👍🏽

[@HOLMESLAMONT]

DAMN

[@that14st14]

Bro I have problems with mine sounds like it's just like treble doesn't sound good I just buy my bike but I think they did something wrong 😑

[@brandonhinsey4526]

Could be a number of things; depending on the year of your HD, if you're stilling running the factory head unit, you my need a radio "flash" to remove the locked preset EQ settings from the factory; also, the settings on your amp may need to be adjusted (high-pass/low-pass, and crossover settings)... Also, the horn tweeter can be overpowering your mid's, which can "tuned-down" by adding the included resistor in-line on the positive input wire.