The 14CXK65.2 at 4Ω – for bridged channels and conservative builds.
The Cicada Audio 14CXK65.4 is a complete 6.5-inch 4Ω passive component speaker kit – 250W RMS mid-bass, 200W RMS ring radiator horn tweeter, Carbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™) cone, OFC copper shorting ring, Black Coat™ OFC 2.0-inch mid-bass voice coil, 12 dB external passive crossover at 7 kHz, and all-weather Rain or Shine™ construction throughout. Designed for 2014–2023 H-D factory fairing positions. Sold as a complete pair kit.
The 14CXK65.4 shares every construction element with the 14CXK65.2 – the same CMC™ mid-bass, the same 107 dB ring radiator horn tweeter, the same 12 dB passive crossover at 7 kHz, and direct-fit for the 2014–2023 H-D factory fairing position. The 4Ω mid-bass impedance presents a higher electrical load to the amplifier: lower current demand, reduced thermal stress, and compatibility with bridged configurations where a 4Ω minimum load is required.
Who This Speaker Is For
For riders on 2014–2023 Street Glide, Road Glide, and other H-D Touring models running bridged front channels, or who prefer the conservative 4Ω impedance for better thermal performance. The 14CXK65.4 is the 4Ω variant of the 14CXK65.2 – same kit, same performance, higher mid-bass impedance. For dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifiers in stereo, the 14CXK65.2 extracts maximum power. For 2024+ models, see the 24CXK65.4SG (Street Glide) or 24CXK65.4RG (Road Glide).
What This Is Best For
- Bridged front channels on 2014–2023 H-D Touring models – when front channels are bridged for maximum per-channel output, the 14CXK65.4 satisfies the 4Ω minimum load requirement while delivering the full passive component stage from the factory fairing position.
- Uniform 4Ω system builds – for builds where consistent 4Ω impedance across every position simplifies amplifier matching and reduces total system current demand.
- Conservative builds where the amplifier delivers sufficient power at 4Ω – when the amp's 4Ω rated output exceeds 250W per channel, the 14CXK65.4 receives its full rated mid-bass power without requiring the 2Ω operating condition.
- Passive component front + rear at 4Ω – pairs with the CXK69.4 rear component stage for a uniform 4Ω passive system across all positions.
2Ω vs 4Ω – Choosing the Right Version
The 14CXK65.4 is a 4Ω component kit. Choose 4Ω for bridged configurations, conservative system designs, or when the amplifier already delivers sufficient power at 4Ω. For maximum output from a dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifier in stereo, the 14CXK65.2 (2Ω) is the correct choice.
What's Inside the 14CXK65.4
The 14CXK65.4 is identical in construction to the 14CXK65.2 – all construction notes below apply equally to both impedance variants.
The mid-bass cone is Carbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™) – lightweight, rigid, and thermally stable. The 2.0-inch / 51mm Black Coat™ OFC copper voice coil handles sustained 250W RMS. The OFC copper shorting ring in the motor gap reduces inductance modulation distortion and extends upper-frequency response. The 4Ω impedance adds thermal headroom to both driver and amplifier while delivering the same 94 dB sensitivity and 70 Hz – 20 kHz range as the 2Ω variant. On the road: the same mid-bass character and output as the 14CXK65.2, with the amplifier running cooler on the front channels.
The tweeter is the same 1.0-inch shallow ring radiator horn at 107 dB – the tweeter impedance is 4Ω on both kit variants. The 12 dB passive crossover at 7 kHz is external, custom-tooled, vented, and encased – the tweeter attenuation (-3/-6 dB) adjustable at the crossover to balance the 107 dB tweeter against the 94 dB mid-bass.
Sensitivity and Frequency Coverage
At 94 dB mid-bass and 107 dB tweeter, the 14CXK65.4 matches the output of the 14CXK65.2 – impedance changes amplifier compatibility, not speaker performance. Frequency response runs 70 Hz – 20 kHz with the passive crossover managing the transition at 7 kHz. The 4Ω mid-bass impedance means the amplifier draws less current on the front channels – relevant in builds where total system current demand is a design consideration.
Why 4Ω – Bridged Amps and Thermal Margin
A 4Ω mid-bass driver presents a higher electrical load than a 2Ω driver – lower current demand, less heat, and compatibility with bridged configurations. For front channels bridged for maximum per-channel output, the 4Ω load satisfies the minimum impedance requirement on most amplifiers. For stereo installs at the amp's rated 2Ω output, the 14CXK65.2 is the matching choice.
Fitment
- Designed for 2014–2023 H-D factory fairing positions – direct-fit for the standard 5.67-inch factory speaker cutout on Harley-Davidson® Touring models from 2014 through 2023.
- Mid-bass: Mounting Depth 2.64 in (67 mm). Mounting Diameter (cutout): 144 mm (5.67 in).
- Tweeter: Mounts separately in the fairing. Mounting Depth: 0.75 in (18 mm). Mounting Diameter: 2.0 in (50 mm).
- Compatible with 4Ω-rated amplifiers including bridged configurations.
Technical Specifications
| – Mid-Bass Driver – | |
| Driver Size | 6.5 in |
| Impedance | 4Ω nominal |
| Power Handling – RMS | 250W RMS |
| Power Handling – MAX | 500W peak |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB (1W/1m) |
| Frequency Response | 70 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Voice Coil | 2.0 in (51 mm) – Black Coat™ OFC copper |
| Shorting Ring | OFC copper – inductance reduction, distortion control |
| Magnet Type | Neodymium N35SH |
| Cone Material | Carbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™) |
| Basket | Die-cast aluminium – Vortex Flow Venting™ |
| Mounting Depth | 67 mm (2.64 in) |
| Mounting Diameter (Cutout) | 144 mm (5.67 in) |
| H-D Factory Fitment | 2014–2023 Harley-Davidson Touring factory fairing positions |
| – Tweeter – | |
| Driver Type | Shallow ring radiator horn tweeter |
| Driver Size | 1.0 in (25 mm) |
| Impedance | 4Ω nominal |
| Power Handling – RMS | 200W RMS |
| Power Handling – MAX | 400W peak |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB (1W/1m) |
| Frequency Response | 2 kHz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Tweeter Dome | Aluminium |
| Voice Coil | 1.0 in (25 mm) |
| Mounting Depth | 18 mm (0.75 in) |
| Mounting Diameter | 50 mm (2.0 in) |
| – System – | |
| Crossover | 12 dB @ 7 kHz – external, custom tooled, vented, encased |
| Tweeter Attenuation | -3 / -6 dB (heat-sink encased resistor crossover) |
| Weather Resistance | Rain or Shine™ – CMC™ cone, OFC shorting ring, aluminium tweeter dome |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Sold As | Complete pair kit – 2x mid-bass, 2x tweeter, 2x crossover |
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