NVS Audio reviews the new Cicada CHX 6.5 weather proof carbon fiber motorcycle coax speaker 🔊

[@brandondavidson543]

Great video and very informative. Can’t wait to get our CHX65 in to test ourselves.

[@markprive4164]

Thanks Carlos , if you were doing a 2 speaker set up only running an SD 800.4 how would you compare these to the 6.5 gz yellow basket neos ? thanks

[@RGHD912]

Carlos explain the difference in sound if any on 2ohm vs. 4ohm speakers and woofers as well. Thanks

[@NVSAUDIO]

2 ohm just makes the amp put out more power on that channel Most people run out and get the 2 ohm because it’s “louder” I like The fact that they come in 2 and 4 ohm for the install flexibility. For example the ch are much louder than the chx but the chx have more mid bass and require more power . so I’m doing a bike right now on a 1200.4 4 ohm I did the ch in the faring in 4 ohm so they gat 197 watts each and I did the chx in the lids in 2 ohms so they get 300 watts each . The extra power to the rears will make them play even with the front in loudness . I get the weather proofing in need in the lids and more power to overcome the fact that there are less sensitive than the fronts . Win win 🥇

[@62willy1]

@@NVSAUDIOhi Carlos, question.. did you run this setup from start or is it cause the customer already currently owned the ch65.2’s ..? I ask cause curious if that’s what you recommend best for a solid balanced sound running 2 different cicadas this way in a 4 spkr setup? Because I’m looking to run a 4 spkr cicada setup in my SG as well. Thanks 🙏

[@scool10]

Excellent video. I have an unrelated question I added NEOMS8's to my extended bags with 6x9's in the lids. Should I get rid of the lid speakers and just run the 8's

[@NVSAUDIO]

Depends on what other speakers are on the bike

[@scool10]

currently running pioneer 6x9 car speakers in the lids NEO 8's in the bags and 4 alpine r 6.5's in the fairing. which 6x9s do you suggest? I have an extra set of 8's I was going to put in lowers, would I be better off putting them in the lids?@@NVSAUDIO

[@coryshockman]

What are you thoughts on them vs the Euphoria EX6NCD-CF as far as sound wise at 350-400 watts each (for close same to same retail)?

[@NVSAUDIO]

They’re both handle big power and now cost about the same since euphoria lowered their price . But they sound completely different A advantage that the cicada has is it is available in 2 and 4 ohm The euphoria had been around for years and shops already know how to tune them to make them sound great . The euphoria tweeter is louder because it has no water protection. It’s too completely different speakers you would have to listen to both to make your decision

[@dimaggiodt]

Do they play low? What are you crossing them at with 300-400 watts?

[@NVSAUDIO]

80 hertz 12 db

[@dimaggiodt]

@@NVSAUDIO nice 👍

[@austinwilliams3309]

Carlos I have the GZCF 69SPL & GZCF 6.5SPL on 2 EVOPS 800.4 4Ω, both are bridged with a S8 DSP. I have been waiting for these to drop to do the swap out to the cicada chx set up. My question is will i have to purchase new amps or just purchase them in 2Ω version. Also should I separate the woofer from the horn. Appreciate your feed back.

[@NVSAUDIO]

Bigger amp 200 watts will not be enough

[@OneOddTodd]

Hello Carlos! Would it be better to run a pair of 2ohm or 4ohm version on the cicada flx700.4? Or would it be more beneficial to run the flx1000.4? And if so, 2 or 4ohm? Thank you for your time!

[@tonychlopitsky342]

Carlos on the bike you’re demonstrating them on did you bridge them with on 800 and how did you wire yo tweeter? On this four speaker set up.,

[@NVSAUDIO]

Bridged

[@buyck50]

Will you offer these in your plug and play kit for the 24 road glide?

[@NVSAUDIO]

Yes, sir

[@Chris-yq8oz]

These speakers vs Hertz neo sx165? Your thoughts?

[@NVSAUDIO]

If I’m running less than 300 W I choose the hertz if I’m running more than 300 W, it would be tough to choose between the two of these, but these are louder

[@seansartin3831]

Can these be bi-amp’d like the 8’s. If so how much power would you run to the cones and how much power would you run to the horns.

[@NVSAUDIO]

Yes I like 50 - 100 watts on the horn tweeter and 250 - 500 on the woofer

[@seansartin3831]

@@NVSAUDIOare both components rated at the same ohms or is the horns higher?

[@P49092]

Carlos, will these or the ex6ncd work in the oem harley lowers

[@NVSAUDIO]

Yes with a 1/2 spacer

[@lwhiteb100]

Will the hertz 4.900 be enough for these and hertz 6x9?

[@NVSAUDIO]

No

[@ddtdustin1]

Is Hertz SP900.4 at at 2ohms (250-280 watts) enough for the chx65.2? Thks....

[@NVSAUDIO]

Yes

[@ddtdustin1]

So the SD EVOX2 1200.4-4ohm would drive the CHX65.2 to 300+wrms per channel/stereo? Wow!, thks for your knowledge.

[@darrensmith6202]

What are you recommending for for an amplifier? Would a 2400.4 be too much for 4 channels?

[@NVSAUDIO]

2400.4 would be perfect to run four of these

[@edwin.jacobs.666]

@@NVSAUDIOWould a 1200.4 also be ‘okay’ to run 4 of these? I don’t have enough space for a second amp… But I definitely want to play LOUD! 🔊🎵🙉👍🏻

[@ddavis4673]

@@NVSAUDIO I just installed 6 of these on a 2400.4 sound digitial and its not playing very loud at all and not very clear. Do i not have enough power for 6?

[@victorholm4783]

Do they fit in a tour pak pod?

[@NVSAUDIO]

With a half-inch spacer yes

[@victorholm4783]

Would you recommend these in the fairing and tour pak pods powered by a bda 1400.4D with the Rockford sub kit as a good versatile touring setup. Putting and emphasis on maximum bag space while touring

[@NVSAUDIO]

@@victorholm4783 that would be a excellent setup

[@victorholm4783]

What would you cross the chx 6.5 over at

[@NVSAUDIO]

@@victorholm4783 depends on how much power you are giving them

[@shawnwest4016]

Are they drop in fit for water cooled lowers??

[@NVSAUDIO]

Yes

[@coryroot5931]

@@NVSAUDIO i think its still a 2" voice coil like the CH

[@NVSAUDIO]

@@coryroot5931 yes

[@jeromesloan510]

SD evo 800.4 enough to run 4 of these chx 65? Thanks.

[@NVSAUDIO]

Yes 800 will sound really good But a 1200 would really make them shine

[@josabrock77]

@@NVSAUDIO do h still feel like a 1200.4 is enough for 4 of these

[@NVSAUDIO]

@@josabrock77 yes

[@spfx99]

Are you running them with the -3 or -6 resistor on this build?

[@NVSAUDIO]

No, I did not use the resistor at all. Only the cap in this video.

[@stacga1]

@@NVSAUDIOwhat’s a cap?

[@newmoney8128]

Is this only accessible in road glides or 14 and up or is it available for 98 through 13

[@NVSAUDIO]

They should fit the 13 and down road glide too the CH fit, and these are shorter

[@newmoney8128]

@@NVSAUDIO So only 13 and down road glides not street glides or ultras?

[@NVSAUDIO]

@@newmoney8128 Every thing fits the 13 and down street glide and ultra That why I didn’t mention it . Those bikes have no pods Big speakers fit

[@newmoney8128]

@@NVSAUDIO okay that's what I was wondering just wasn't sure do you have any recommendations for shipping a bike as in companies that are good with shipping I'm in the Midwest and it's a big cold right now but I did want to ship my bike to you and then fly to Jersey

[@patsmith3213]

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