{"product_id":"cicada-audio-ch65-2c-high-efficiency-horn-coaxial-speakers","title":"Cicada Audio CH65.2C — Larry Frederick Classic 6.5″ Horn Coaxial Motorcycle Speakers (2Ω)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe original horn coaxial for 2014+ Harley factory positions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cicada Audio CH65.2C is the Larry Frederick Classic 6.5-inch horn coaxial — designed for 2014+ Harley-Davidson factory speaker positions. 250W RMS, 96.4 dB sensitivity, aluminium horn tweeter dome, Black Coat™ OFC mid-bass voice coil, N35SH neodymium motor, and an external 12 dB crossover in a die-cast aluminium basket with Vortex Flow Venting™. Sold in pairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe horn coaxial is a different approach to the same problem every motorcycle audio builder faces: how to get high-output, high-clarity sound from a fixed factory speaker position. Where a conventional coaxial uses a dome tweeter with a dispersion guide, the CH65.2C loads an aluminium tweeter dome into a horn waveguide — a design that delivers significantly higher sensitivity than a conventional driver. At 96.4 dB, the CH65.2C extracts more volume from every watt of amplifier power than a standard 91 dB coaxial. That efficiency advantage is audible at highway speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Speaker Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor riders building around the horn coaxial character — higher sensitivity, more projected treble, and the output levels that come from 250W RMS in a 96.4 dB driver. The CH65.2C is the Larry Frederick Classic design in its 2Ω configuration, correct for dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifiers including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1000-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1000.4\u003c\/a\u003e. For bridged amplifier configurations or builds where a 4Ω load is preferred, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-ch65-4v2-6-5-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCH65.4C is the 4Ω variant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-sensitivity fairing builds on 2014+ Street Glide or Road Glide\u003c\/strong\u003e — 96.4 dB from a factory-fit 6.5-inch position delivers output headroom that a lower-sensitivity driver cannot reach at the same amplifier power. For builds where maximum SPL at highway speed is the brief, the sensitivity advantage of the CH65.2C is measurable and audible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-output builds running the FLX1000.4 or FLX700.4 at full rated output\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250W RMS power handling at 96.4 dB sensitivity means the CH65.2C is built for the output levels these amplifiers produce. The driver keeps up where lower-power-rated speakers begin to limit the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiders who want the horn tweeter character\u003c\/strong\u003e — the horn-loaded aluminium tweeter delivers a more projected, presence-forward treble compared to a dome tweeter. For riders who have listened to horn systems and prefer that character, the CH65.2C is the correct factory-fit horn option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds replacing factory 6.5-inch speakers in 2014–2023 Harley Touring models\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed for 2014+ H-D® factory positions with a 0.5-inch spacer included for models that require it. Direct-fit installation without enclosure modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e2Ω vs 4Ω — Choosing the Right Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe CH65.2C is a 2Ω speaker. Choose the 2Ω version when running a dedicated 2Ω-rated amplifier in stereo — this is where the CH65.2C delivers its full rated output. For bridged amplifier configurations where a minimum 4Ω load is required, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-ch65-4v2-6-5-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCH65.4C (4Ω)\u003c\/a\u003e is the correct choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e250W RMS and 96.4 dB sensitivity in a direct-fit 6.5-inch horn coaxial for 2014+ Harley factory positions — the Larry Frederick Classic design in its 2Ω configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReady to upgrade? Add to cart above. For the 4Ω variant, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-ch65-4v2-6-5-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCH65.4C\u003c\/a\u003e is the same speaker at 4Ω. For a larger-format horn coaxial in a custom position, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-ch69-2w-all-weather-horn-coaxial-speakers\"\u003eCH69.2W\u003c\/a\u003e is the 6×9 version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Inside the CH65.2C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tweeter is an \u003cstrong\u003ealuminium dome in a horn waveguide\u003c\/strong\u003e — the defining element of the CH65 Classic. Horn loading increases the efficiency of the tweeter element significantly: the horn waveguide couples the dome’s output to the air more effectively than a free-air dome, which is why the CH65.2C measures 96.4 dB sensitivity against a typical 91 dB for a dome tweeter coaxial. The aluminium dome itself delivers a bright, extended, low-distortion high-frequency response — harder and more projected in character than a soft dome or PEI dome. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: presence-forward treble that cuts through wind and engine noise at highway speed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid-bass cone is \u003cstrong\u003ewater resistant treated paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight, thermally stable, and efficiently coupled to the motor. Paper cones produce a fast, responsive, efficient mid-bass character. The \u003cstrong\u003e1.4-inch \/ 36mm tweeter voice coil\u003c\/strong\u003e is wound with \u003cstrong\u003eOFC copper wire\u003c\/strong\u003e for low resistance and thermal stability. The \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch \/ 51mm mid-bass voice coil\u003c\/strong\u003e uses \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Coat™ OFC copper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cicada’s high-conductivity, thermally optimised winding treatment that reduces resistance and handles the thermal load of sustained 250W RMS operation. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: consistent mid-bass output without thermal compression across a long riding day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor is an \u003cstrong\u003eN35SH neodymium\u003c\/strong\u003e — H-grade temperature rating for sustained thermal stability. The \u003cstrong\u003edie-cast aluminium basket with Vortex Flow Venting™\u003c\/strong\u003e provides structural rigidity and active thermal management, channelling airflow through the motor to control heat build-up at high output levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eexternal 12 dB crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e is custom-tooled, vented, and encased — mounted outside the main driver assembly and protected from weather and vibration. The crossover point sits at 4 kHz, where the horn tweeter takes over from the mid-bass cone with a 12 dB\/octave slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensitivity and Frequency Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 96.4 dB (1W\/1m), the CH65.2C is significantly more sensitive than a standard motorcycle coaxial. The practical effect is measurable: a 5 dB sensitivity advantage over a 91 dB speaker means the CH65.2C requires approximately one-third the amplifier power to produce the same SPL — or produces substantially more output at the same power level. On a Harley at highway speed where every decibel matters, that difference is not subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response runs 75 Hz – 20 kHz (±5 dB) — the natural operating range for a 6.5-inch coaxial horn covering mid and high frequencies. In a system with a dedicated subwoofer or mid-bass channel handling the low end, the CH65.2C fills its frequency responsibility with the output level that makes it audible over the riding environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 2Ω — Amplifier Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated motorcycle amplifiers including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx1000-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX1000.4\u003c\/a\u003e publish their rated output at 2Ω. At 250W RMS power capacity, the CH65.2C is built for exactly those operating conditions — extracting full rated output from the amplifier into a speaker capable of handling it. For bridged configurations requiring a 4Ω minimum load, or conservative builds where amplifier thermal margin is a priority, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-ch65-4v2-6-5-pro-coaxial-horn-speakers\"\u003eCH65.4C (4Ω)\u003c\/a\u003e is the correct impedance choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for 2014+ Harley-Davidson factory 6.5-inch speaker positions. 0.5-inch spacer included for models where additional depth is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson Street Glide (2014+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Batwing fairing lower speaker positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson Road Glide (2014+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairing speaker positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Fairing (Road Glide® 2015–2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory lower fairing speaker positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson Ultra Limited \/ Ultra Classic (2014+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairing and lids positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson CVO models (2014+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory 6.5-inch speaker positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting Depth: 76 mm (3.0 in). 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